1.
Blueberries cost more than strawberries.Blueberries cost less than raspberries.Raspberries cost more than strawberries and blueberries.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Based on the given information, we can conclude that raspberries are the most expensive fruit, followed by blueberries and then strawberries. Therefore, the third statement that "Raspberries cost more than strawberries and blueberries" is true.
2.
Book is to page as library is to
Correct Answer
C. Books
Explanation
The analogy in this question is based on the relationship between a book and a page. A book is made up of multiple pages, just as a library is made up of multiple books. Therefore, the correct answer is "Books."
3.
3. The eighth month of the year is:
Correct Answer
B. August
Explanation
August is the correct answer because it is the eighth month of the year. In the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used today, August follows July and precedes September. It has a total of 31 days.
4.
In the following set of words, which word does not belong?
Correct Answer
D. Impulsiveness
Explanation
All the given words - happiness, pleasure, enjoyment, and satisfaction - are related to positive emotions or feelings. However, impulsiveness stands out as it is not directly associated with positive emotions. Impulsiveness refers to acting without thinking or considering the consequences, which can often lead to negative outcomes. Therefore, impulsiveness does not belong in the given set of words.
5.
___________ is to CLEANING as DISEASE is to CURING
Correct Answer
B. Dirt
Explanation
Dirt is to CLEANING as DISEASE is to CURING because dirt is something that needs to be cleaned, just like a disease is something that needs to be cured. Cleaning is the action taken to remove dirt, while curing is the action taken to eliminate a disease. Both dirt and disease are undesirable and require specific actions to address them.
6.
If the first two statements are true, is the final statement true? "Black haired people are kind. I have black hair. I am kind."
Correct Answer
C. Neither True or False (No rational argument)
Explanation
The final statement cannot be determined as true or false based solely on the given information. While it is stated that black-haired people are kind and the individual has black hair, it does not necessarily mean that the individual is kind. This conclusion lacks a logical connection between the two statements and therefore cannot be determined as true or false.
7.
How many of the five pairs listed below are exact duplicates? Truman. H.W. Trumen, H.W. Salif, O.L. Salif, O.J.Grinberg, A.L. Grinberg, A.L. Havanos, B.G. Havanos, B.G.
Correct Answer
B. 2
Explanation
There are two pairs listed that are exact duplicates: Truman, H.W. and Trumen, H.W., and Grinberg, A.L. and Grinberg, A.L.
8.
Choose the sentence that is written most correctly:
Correct Answer
B. He has received no other message than an urgent telegram asking him to rush to his village immediately
Explanation
The correct answer is "He has received no other message than an urgent telegram asking him to rush to his village immediately." This sentence is written most correctly because it uses the appropriate preposition "to" before "his village" and the correct verb form "rush" after "asking him to." The sentence is grammatically accurate and conveys the intended meaning clearly.
9.
Find two words, one from each group, that are closest in meaning.Group AdecreasefloorstairsGroup Bdownreducebasement
Correct Answer
E. Decrease and reduce
Explanation
The words "decrease" and "reduce" are closest in meaning because they both refer to the act of making something smaller or less in quantity or size. Both words imply a decrease or a lowering of something. In contrast, the other word pairs do not have similar meanings. "Floor" and "basement" are not related in meaning, and "stairs" and "down" have a relationship of movement rather than a similarity in meaning. Therefore, the correct answer is "decrease and reduce."
10.
Which word does not belong?Tomato, banana, seed, cabbage, apple
Correct Answer
C. Seed
Explanation
The word "seed" does not belong because it is the only word that does not refer to a type of fruit or vegetable.
11.
After being dropped a certain ball always bounces back to 2/5 of the height of its previous bounce. After the first bounce it reaches a height of 125 centimeters. How high (in centimeters) will it reach after its fourth bounce?
Correct Answer
C. 8
Explanation
The ball reaches a height of 125 centimeters after the first bounce. Since it always bounces back to 2/5 of its previous height, after the second bounce it will reach a height of (2/5) * 125 = 50 centimeters. After the third bounce, it will reach a height of (2/5) * 50 = 20 centimeters. Finally, after the fourth bounce, it will reach a height of (2/5) * 20 = 8 centimeters.
12.
Last night men who knocked at our doors ________
Correct Answer
C. Were strangers
Explanation
The correct answer is "Were strangers." In this sentence, the subject is "men who knocked at our doors," which is plural. Therefore, the correct verb form to agree with the plural subject is "were."
13.
In a family there are husband wife, two sons and two daughters. All the ladies were invited to a dinner. Both sons went out to play. Husband did not return from office. Who was at home?
Correct Answer
E. Nobody was at home
Explanation
Based on the given information, it is stated that all the ladies were invited to a dinner, both sons went out to play, and the husband did not return from the office. Therefore, nobody was at home.
14.
A, B and C can do a piece of work in 20, 30 and 60 days respectively. In how many days can A do the work if he is assisted by B and C on every third day?
Correct Answer
B. 15 days
Explanation
A can do 1/20th of the work in a day, B can do 1/30th of the work in a day, and C can do 1/60th of the work in a day. Working together on every third day, A, B, and C can do 1/20 + 1/30 + 1/60 = 1/10th of the work in a day. Therefore, they can complete the entire work in 10 days.
15.
A father said to his son, "I was as old as you are at the present at the time of your birth". If the father's age is 38 years now, the son's age five years back was:
Correct Answer
A. 14
Explanation
The father's age at the time of the son's birth was 38 years. The father states that he was as old as the son is now at the time of the son's birth. This means that the son's current age is 38 years. If we subtract 5 years from the son's current age, we get the son's age five years back, which is 33 years. Therefore, the correct answer is 33.
16.
All the offices on the 9th floor have wall-to-wall carpeting.No wall-to-wall carpeting is pink.None of the offices on the 9th floor has pink wall-to-wall carpeting.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Based on the given information, we know that all the offices on the 9th floor have wall-to-wall carpeting and that no wall-to-wall carpeting is pink. Therefore, it can be concluded that none of the offices on the 9th floor has pink wall-to-wall carpeting. Hence, the third statement is true.
17.
What decimal of an hour is a minute?
Correct Answer
B. 0.016
Explanation
A minute is equal to 1/60th of an hour. To convert this fraction into a decimal, we divide 1 by 60, which gives us 0.016. Therefore, 0.016 is the decimal representation of a minute in an hour.
18.
Statement: A large number of people in ward X of the city are diagnosed to be suffering from a fatal malaria type.What Courses of action should be taken:- .The city municipal authority should take immediate steps to carry out extensive fumigation in ward X.
- The people in the area should be advised to take steps to avoid mosquito bites
Correct Answer
D. Both I and II follow
Explanation
The statement suggests that a large number of people in ward X are suffering from a fatal malaria type. Course of action I states that the city municipal authority should take immediate steps to carry out extensive fumigation in ward X. This action is necessary to eliminate the mosquitoes that are transmitting the malaria and prevent further spread of the disease. Course of action II suggests that the people in the area should be advised to take steps to avoid mosquito bites. This is important because even with fumigation, it is crucial for individuals to protect themselves from mosquito bites to prevent contracting malaria. Therefore, both courses of action are necessary and should be implemented.
19.
Cake is to party as bed is to
Correct Answer
D. Room
Explanation
The analogy in this question is comparing the relationship between cake and party to the relationship between bed and room. Just as cake is typically associated with parties, a bed is typically associated with a room. Both cake and bed are items that are commonly found or used in their respective settings. Therefore, the correct answer is room.
20.
I need not offer any explanation regarding this incident - my behaviour is speaking itself.
Correct Answer
B. Speaks for itself
Explanation
The phrase "speaks for itself" means that something is so clear or obvious that it does not require any further explanation or justification. In this context, the person is stating that their behavior is self-explanatory and does not need any additional explanation.