Question Paper- Sitce,Kolhapur (100ques -60min)
Question Paper- SITCE ,Kolhapur ( 100 ques -60 min)
Questions and Answers
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Directions-(Q.1-3) Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them . 1 . He walked up to his teacher and asked "Why does one die, Master ?" 2. "The time has come for your vase to die". 3. "Its natural," said the teacher. "Everything has a beginning and an end." 4. A young student happened to break a precious vase belonging to his teacher. 5. When he heard his teacher's footsteps, he quickly hid the broken vase behind him. 6. The student then, held out the pieces of the broken vase saying. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after the rearrangement ?
- A.
3
- B.
4
- C.
6
- D.
1
- E.
5
Correct Answer
B. 4Explanation
The correct answer is 4. A young student happened to break a precious vase belonging to his teacher. This should be the first sentence because it introduces the main event of the paragraph, which is the student breaking the vase. The other sentences provide further details and dialogue related to this event.Rate this question:
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Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after the rearrangement ?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
5
- D.
1
- E.
6
Correct Answer
C. 5 -
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Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after the rearrangement ?
- A.
1
- B.
5
- C.
2
- D.
6
- E.
3
Correct Answer
E. 3Explanation
The correct answer is 3 because it should be the fourth sentence after the rearrangement.Rate this question:
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Directions-(Q.4-7) Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (E) i.e. 'No error'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)
- A.
My name is Rahul
- B.
And I am coming
- C.
From a beautiful state
- D.
In India
- E.
No error
Correct Answer
B. And I am comingExplanation
The given sentence is grammatically correct. There is no error in any part of the sentence.Rate this question:
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If you want to / keep good health / you must eats / a lot of vegetables / No error (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
- A.
If you want to
- B.
Keep good health
- C.
You must eats
- D.
A lot of vegetables
- E.
No error
Correct Answer
C. You must eatsExplanation
The correct answer is (C). The verb "eats" is incorrect in this context. The correct form should be "eat" to agree with the subject "you." Therefore, the correct sentence should be "you must eat a lot of vegetables" to maintain subject-verb agreement.Rate this question:
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In recent months / a large number of equipments / has been steal / from construction sites / No error (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
- A.
In recent months
- B.
A large number of equipments
- C.
Has been steal
- D.
From construction sites
- E.
No error
Correct Answer
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The Indian Government's / primary goal / is to reduction / of poverty / No error (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
- A.
The Indian Government's
- B.
Primary goal
- C.
Is to reduction
- D.
Of poverty
- E.
No error
Correct Answer
C. Is to reductionExplanation
The correct answer is (C). The error in the sentence lies in the phrase "is to reduction." The correct phrase should be "is the reduction." The use of the article "the" before "reduction" is necessary to indicate a specific reduction in poverty.Rate this question:
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Directions-(Q.8-12) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. Vishnu Raman was an Indian magistrate who lived about a hundred years ago. He was famed for the fairness of his judgements. One day while the magistrate was walking through the market he saw a crowd outside a poultry shop. On enquiring what the matter was he learnt that a worker had accidentally dropped a heavy sack on a chicken, crushing it to death. The chicken was small, worth only about five rupees, but the owner of the shop had caught the worker by his throat and was demanding a hundred rupees. His argument was that the chicken would have grown into a plump bird in another two years and then it would have fetched him the amount he was asking for. Somebody in the crowd recognized the magistrate, and everybody made way for him. "Judge our case, your honour !" said the owner of the chicken, letting go of the worker and bowing respectfully to the magistrate. "This man, through his carelessness has caused the death of a chicken that would have fetched me a hundred coins in another two years !" Fear had made the worker's speech incoherent. Nobody could understand what he was saying. "The price put on the chicken is hundred rupees," said the magistrate, to the worker. "I advise you to pay the owner." There was a gasp from the crowd. Everybody had expected the magistrate to favour the poor worker. The owner of the chicken was overjoyed. "They said you were fair in your judgements" he said, rubbing his hands in glee, "now I can say there is no one fairer than you !" "The Law is always fair," smiled the magistrate. "Tell me, how much grain a chicken would eat in a year ?" "About half a sack," said the poultry shop owner. "So in two years the chicken who died would have eaten a whole sack of grain," said Vishnu Raman. "Please give the sack of grain you've saved to the worker." The chicken owner turned pale. A sack of grain would cost more than hundred rupees. Frightened by the shouts from the crowd, he declared he would not take any money from the worker, and retreated into the safety of his shop in the end. What was Vishnu Raman well known for?
- A.
He was well known for his respectable position
- B.
He was well known for his honesty
- C.
He was well known for his fairness of judgement
- D.
He was well known for time management
- E.
None of these
Correct Answer
C. He was well known for his fairness of judgementExplanation
Vishnu Raman was well known for his fairness of judgement. This is evident from the passage where it is mentioned that he was famed for the fairness of his judgements. Additionally, when the owner of the chicken expected the magistrate to favor the poor worker, Vishnu Raman surprised everyone by making a fair decision based on logical reasoning. Therefore, his fairness in making judgements is his notable characteristic.Rate this question:
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Why was the owner asked to give a sack of grain to the worker?
- A.
The worker could not afford grain
- B.
The worker had purchased the sack of grain
- C.
The worker did not get paid for his services
- D.
A sack of grain was equal to a hundred rupees
- E.
He would have saved on a sack of grain
Correct Answer
E. He would have saved on a sack of grainExplanation
The owner was asked to give a sack of grain to the worker because it would have allowed the worker to save money. By receiving a sack of grain, the worker would not have to spend money on purchasing it, thus saving him the cost of a sack of grain.Rate this question:
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In the end, the owner turned pale because- 1. The magistrate was being unjust. 2. He realised that he was being cheated. 3. The magistrate asked him to give the worker a sack of grain.
- A.
Only 1
- B.
Only 2
- C.
Only 3
- D.
Only 1 and 2
- E.
Only 2 and 3
Correct Answer
C. Only 3Explanation
The owner turned pale because the magistrate asked him to give the worker a sack of grain.Rate this question:
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Why was the owner of the shop initially overjoyed with the magistrate's judgement ?
- A.
The magistrate asked the worker to pay him a hundred rupees
- B.
He was fond of the magistrate
- C.
He did not expect the magistrate to favour the worker
- D.
He could now buy another chicken
- E.
The law is always fair
Correct Answer
A. The magistrate asked the worker to pay him a hundred rupeesExplanation
The owner of the shop was initially overjoyed with the magistrate's judgment because the magistrate asked the worker to pay him a hundred rupees. This means that the worker would have to pay a fine, and the owner would benefit from this as he would receive the money.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What was the commotion in the market about ?
- A.
The worker quitting his job
- B.
The shop owner beating the magistrate
- C.
The magistrate's visit to the market
- D.
The death of a chicken
- E.
The missing money from the owner's shop
Correct Answer
D. The death of a chickenExplanation
The correct answer is the death of a chicken. This suggests that there was a disturbance or uproar in the market due to the unexpected death of a chicken. It implies that this event caused a commotion among the people present in the market, possibly leading to chaos or confusion.Rate this question:
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Directions-(Q.13-14) Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning of the word printed in bold as used in the passage- Accidentally
- A.
Deliberately
- B.
Mistakenly
- C.
Erroneously
- D.
Cautiously
- E.
Hastily
Correct Answer
B. MistakenlyExplanation
The word "mistakenly" means to do something in error or by mistake. The opposite of this would be "deliberately," which means to do something intentionally or on purpose.Rate this question:
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Fair
- A.
Brilliant
- B.
Good
- C.
Honest
- D.
Unjust
- E.
Clever
Correct Answer
D. UnjustExplanation
"Unjust" is the correct answer because it is the opposite of "Fair" and fits the pattern of the other words in the list, all of which are synonyms of "Fair" except for "Unjust."Rate this question:
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Directions-(Q.15-17) Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete- Most of the people who .......... the book exhibition were teachers.
- A.
Witnessed
- B.
Presented
- C.
Conducted
- D.
Held
- E.
Attended
Correct Answer
E. AttendedExplanation
The word "attended" is the most effective word to fill in the blank because it means to be present at an event or gathering, which fits the context of people being at a book exhibition.Rate this question:
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The frequent errors are a result of the student's .................
- A.
Talent
- B.
Smartness
- C.
Carelessness
- D.
Perception
- E.
Destructiveness
Correct Answer
C. CarelessnessExplanation
The frequent errors are a result of the student's carelessness. This means that the student is not paying enough attention or being thorough in their work, leading to mistakes.Rate this question:
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I finally.......... her to stay another day.
- A.
Advised
- B.
Persuaded
- C.
Suggested
- D.
Called
- E.
Tortured
Correct Answer
B. PersuadedExplanation
The correct answer is "persuaded." This is because the word "persuaded" means to convince someone to do something, which fits the context of the sentence. The speaker is trying to convince the person to stay another day.Rate this question:
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Directions-(Q.1-3) Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them . 1 . He walked up to his teacher and asked "Why does one die, Master ?" 2. "The time has come for your vase to die". 3. "Its natural," said the teacher. "Everything has a beginning and an end." 4. A young student happened to break a precious vase belonging to his teacher. 5. When he heard his teacher's footsteps, he quickly hid the broken vase behind him. 6. The student then, held out the pieces of the broken vase saying. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after the rearrangement ?
- A.
3
- B.
4
- C.
6
- D.
1
- E.
5
Correct Answer
B. 4Explanation
The first sentence after the rearrangement should be 4. A young student happened to break a precious vase belonging to his teacher. This sentence sets the context for the paragraph by introducing the event that leads to the conversation between the student and the teacher.Rate this question:
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Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after the rearrangement ?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
5
- D.
1
- E.
6
Correct Answer
C. 5Explanation
The second sentence after the rearrangement should be 5.Rate this question:
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Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after the rearrangement ?
- A.
1
- B.
5
- C.
2
- D.
6
- E.
3
Correct Answer
E. 3Explanation
The fourth sentence after the rearrangement should be 3.Rate this question:
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Directions-(Q.4-7) Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (E) i.e. 'No error'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)
- A.
My name is Rahul
- B.
And I am coming
- C.
From a beautiful state
- D.
In India
- E.
No error
Correct Answer
B. And I am comingExplanation
The given sentence is grammatically correct. There is no error in any part of the sentence.Rate this question:
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If you want to / keep good health / you must eats / a lot of vegetables / No error (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
- A.
If you want to
- B.
Keep good health
- C.
You must eats
- D.
A lot of vegetables
- E.
No error
Correct Answer
C. You must eatsExplanation
The correct form of the verb after "must" is the base form of the verb (eat), not the third person singular form (eats). Therefore, the correct answer is "you must eat" instead of "you must eats".Rate this question:
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In recent months / a large number of equipments / has been steal / from construction sites / No error (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
- A.
In recent months
- B.
A large number of equipments
- C.
Has been steal
- D.
From construction sites
- E.
No error
Correct Answer
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The Indian Government's / primary goal / is to reduction / of poverty / No error (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
- A.
The Indian Government's
- B.
Primary goal
- C.
Is to reduction
- D.
Of poverty
- E.
No error
Correct Answer
C. Is to reduction -
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Directions-(Q.8-12) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. Vishnu Raman was an Indian magistrate who lived about a hundred years ago. He was famed for the fairness of his judgements. One day while the magistrate was walking through the market he saw a crowd outside a poultry shop. On enquiring what the matter was he learnt that a worker had accidentally dropped a heavy sack on a chicken, crushing it to death. The chicken was small, worth only about five rupees, but the owner of the shop had caught the worker by his throat and was demanding a hundred rupees. His argument was that the chicken would have grown into a plump bird in another two years and then it would have fetched him the amount he was asking for. Somebody in the crowd recognized the magistrate, and everybody made way for him. "Judge our case, your honour !" said the owner of the chicken, letting go of the worker and bowing respectfully to the magistrate. "This man, through his carelessness has caused the death of a chicken that would have fetched me a hundred coins in another two years !" Fear had made the worker's speech incoherent. Nobody could understand what he was saying. "The price put on the chicken is hundred rupees," said the magistrate, to the worker. "I advise you to pay the owner." There was a gasp from the crowd. Everybody had expected the magistrate to favour the poor worker. The owner of the chicken was overjoyed. "They said you were fair in your judgements" he said, rubbing his hands in glee, "now I can say there is no one fairer than you !" "The Law is always fair," smiled the magistrate. "Tell me, how much grain a chicken would eat in a year ?" "About half a sack," said the poultry shop owner. "So in two years the chicken who died would have eaten a whole sack of grain," said Vishnu Raman. "Please give the sack of grain you've saved to the worker." The chicken owner turned pale. A sack of grain would cost more than hundred rupees. Frightened by the shouts from the crowd, he declared he would not take any money from the worker, and retreated into the safety of his shop in the end. What was Vishnu Raman well known for?
- A.
He was well known for his respectable position
- B.
He was well known for his honesty
- C.
He was well known for his fairness of judgement
- D.
He was well known for time management
- E.
None of these
Correct Answer
C. He was well known for his fairness of judgementExplanation
Vishnu Raman was well known for his fairness of judgement. This is evident in the passage when he is asked to judge the case involving the worker and the chicken owner. Despite the expectations of the crowd, Raman does not show favoritism towards the poor worker but instead considers the value of the chicken and the grain it would have consumed in the future. This decision showcases his fairness and impartiality in making judgements.Rate this question:
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Why was the owner asked to give a sack of grain to the worker?
- A.
The worker could not afford grain
- B.
The worker had purchased the sack of grain
- C.
The worker did not get paid for his services
- D.
A sack of grain was equal to a hundred rupees
- E.
He would have saved on a sack of grain
Correct Answer
E. He would have saved on a sack of grainExplanation
The owner was asked to give a sack of grain to the worker because the worker would have saved money by receiving the sack of grain instead of purchasing it.Rate this question:
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In the end, the owner turned pale because- 1. The magistrate was being unjust. 2. He realised that he was being cheated. 3. The magistrate asked him to give the worker a sack of grain.
- A.
Only 1
- B.
Only 2
- C.
Only 3
- D.
Only 1 and 2
- E.
Only 2 and 3
Correct Answer
C. Only 3Explanation
The owner turned pale because the magistrate asked him to give the worker a sack of grain.Rate this question:
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Why was the owner of the shop initially overjoyed with the magistrate's judgement ?
- A.
The magistrate asked the worker to pay him a hundred rupees
- B.
He was fond of the magistrate
- C.
He did not expect the magistrate to favour the worker
- D.
He could now buy another chicken
- E.
The law is always fair
Correct Answer
A. The magistrate asked the worker to pay him a hundred rupeesExplanation
The owner of the shop was initially overjoyed with the magistrate's judgement because the magistrate asked the worker to pay him a hundred rupees. This means that the worker would have to compensate the owner for any damages or losses caused, which would benefit the owner financially.Rate this question:
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What was the commotion in the market about ?
- A.
The worker quitting his job
- B.
The shop owner beating the magistrate
- C.
The magistrate's visit to the market
- D.
The death of a chicken
- E.
The missing money from the owner's shop
Correct Answer
D. The death of a chickenExplanation
The correct answer is the death of a chicken. The commotion in the market was caused by the death of a chicken, which could have led to a dispute or disturbance among the people present.Rate this question:
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Directions-(Q.13-14) Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning of the word printed in bold as used in the passage- Accidentally
- A.
Deliberately
- B.
Mistakenly
- C.
Erroneously
- D.
Cautiously
- E.
Hastily
Correct Answer
B. MistakenlyExplanation
The word "mistakenly" means to do something in error or by mistake. The opposite of this would be "deliberately," which means to do something intentionally or on purpose.Rate this question:
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Directions for the Questions: Refer to the data below and answer the questions that follow. A training college has to conduct to refresher course for teachers of seven different subjects— Chemistry, Botany, Physics, Zoology, Economics, Geography and Mathematics from 2nd July to 9th July. Course should start with Botany. 3rd July, being Sunday, should be a holiday. Geography subject should be on the previous day of the Mathematics subject. Course should end with Chemistry subject. Physics should be immediately after holiday. There should be a gap of one day between Economics and Mathematics. There should be a gap of two days between Zoology and Economics. Mathematics is taught on which day?
- A.
Wednesday
- B.
Friday
- C.
Saturday
- D.
Thursday
- E.
Cannot be determined
Correct Answer
E. Cannot be determinedExplanation
The given information does not provide any specific day for Mathematics. We know that the course starts with Botany and ends with Chemistry, and that there should be a gap of one day between Economics and Mathematics. However, we do not have enough information to determine the exact day for Mathematics. Therefore, the answer is "Cannot be determined".Rate this question:
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Directions for the Questions: In each of the questions below are given four statements followed by some conclusions. Take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements. Statements: I All chairs are tables. II Some tables are sofas. III All sofas are beds. IV Some beds are couches. Conclusions: I Some couches are sofas. II Some beds are tables. III Some sofas are chairs.
- A.
Only I and II follow
- B.
Only III follows
- C.
Only II follows
- D.
Only I follows
- E.
None follows
Correct Answer
B. Only III followsExplanation
The given statements establish a relationship between chairs, tables, sofas, beds, and couches. From the statements, we can conclude that some sofas are beds (III). However, there is no direct connection between couches and sofas, so we cannot conclude that some couches are sofas (I). Similarly, there is no direct connection between beds and tables, so we cannot conclude that some beds are tables (II). Therefore, the correct conclusion is that some sofas are chairs (III) as it is supported by the given statements.Rate this question:
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Directions for the Questions: In each question below given is a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. Assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow. Mark your answer as: The car dealer found that there was a tremendous response for the new XYZ's car-booking with long queues of people complaining about the duration of business hours and arrangements. I People should make their arrangement of lunch and snacks while going for car XYZ's booking and be ready to spend several hours II Arrangement should be made for more booking desks and increased business hours to serve more people in less time
- A.
If only I follows
- B.
If only II follows
- C.
If either I or II follows
- D.
If neither I nor II follows and
- E.
If both I and II follow
Correct Answer
E. If both I and II followExplanation
The statement mentions that there is a tremendous response for the new XYZ's car-booking, with long queues of people complaining about the duration of business hours and arrangements. Based on this, it can be inferred that people are willing to spend several hours waiting for the booking. Therefore, course of action I, which suggests that people should make arrangements for lunch and snacks while going for car XYZ's booking and be ready to spend several hours, logically follows. Additionally, course of action II, which suggests making arrangements for more booking desks and increased business hours to serve more people in less time, also logically follows as it addresses the issue of long queues and aims to serve more people efficiently.Rate this question:
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Directions for the Questions: In each question below given is a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. Assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow. Mark your answer as: Most of those who study in premier engineering colleges in India migrate to developed nations for better prospects in their professional pursuits. I All the students joining these colleges should be asked to sign a bond at the time of admission to the effect that they will remain in India at least for ten years after they complete education II All those students who desire to settle in the developed nations should be asked to pay entire cost of their education which the government subsidises
- A.
If only I follows
- B.
If only II follows
- C.
If either I or II follows
- D.
If neither I nor II follows and
- E.
If both I and II follow
Correct Answer
C. If either I or II followsExplanation
The statement suggests that most students from premier engineering colleges in India migrate to developed nations for better prospects. Course of action I proposes that all students joining these colleges should be asked to sign a bond to remain in India for at least ten years after completing education. This would ensure that the students contribute to the development of the country. Course of action II suggests that students who desire to settle in developed nations should be asked to pay the entire cost of their education, which the government subsidizes. This would ensure that the burden of subsidizing education for students who do not plan to stay in India is shifted to them. Therefore, either I or II could logically follow.Rate this question:
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Directions for the Questions: Each of the following questions consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. Give answer as Statement: Should there be reservation of seats and posts on communal basis? Arguments: I Yes. It will check most of the intercommunal biases II No. Qurs is a secular state
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If only argument I is strong
- B.
If only argument II is strong
- C.
If either I or II is strong
- D.
If neither I nor II is strong and
- E.
If both I and II are strong
Correct Answer
A. If only argument I is strongExplanation
Argument I states that reservation on communal basis will check most of the intercommunal biases. This argument suggests that by providing reservation based on communal lines, it will address and reduce biases between different communities. This implies that reservation can be an effective tool to promote social inclusion and equality. However, argument II states that a secular state like Qurs should not have reservation on communal basis. This argument highlights the importance of maintaining a secular and unbiased approach in governance. Since only argument I supports the idea of reservation on communal basis, the correct answer is "if only argument I is strong".Rate this question:
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Directions for the Questions: Each of the following questions consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. Give answer as Statement: Should there be compulsory medical examination of both the man and the woman before they marry each other? Arguments: I No. This is an intrusion to the privacy of an individual and hence cannot be tolerated II Yes. This will substantially reduce the risk of giving birth to children with serious ailments
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If only argument I is strong
- B.
If only argument II is strong
- C.
If either I or II is strong
- D.
If neither I nor II is strong and
- E.
If both I and II are strong
Correct Answer
C. If either I or II is strongExplanation
The argument I states that compulsory medical examination before marriage is an intrusion to privacy and cannot be tolerated. This argument highlights the importance of individual privacy and personal autonomy. On the other hand, argument II states that such examinations can substantially reduce the risk of giving birth to children with serious ailments. This argument emphasizes the potential benefits of pre-marital medical examinations in terms of ensuring the health and well-being of future children. Both arguments have valid points, and either argument can be considered strong depending on one's perspective.Rate this question:
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Directions for the Questions: Each of the following questions consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. Give answer as Statement: Should there be students' union in college/university? Arguments: I No. This will create a political atmosphere in the campus II Yes. It is very necessary. Students are future political leaders
- A.
If only argument I is strong
- B.
If only argument II is strong
- C.
If either I or II is strong
- D.
If neither I nor II is strong and
- E.
If both I and II are strong
Correct Answer
E. If both I and II are strongExplanation
Both arguments I and II are strong. Argument I states that having a students' union will create a political atmosphere on campus. This is a valid concern as students' unions often engage in political activities and may disrupt the academic environment. Argument II states that having a students' union is necessary as students are future political leaders. This argument emphasizes the importance of providing students with a platform to develop leadership skills and engage in democratic processes. Both arguments present valid points, highlighting the potential advantages and disadvantages of having a students' union in college/university.Rate this question:
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Directions for the Questions: Each of the following questions consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. Give answer as Statement: Can pollution be controlled? Arguments: I Yes. If everyone realizes the hazards it may create and cooperates to get rid of it, pollution may be controlled II No. The crowded highways, factories and industries and an ever¬growing population eager to acquire more and more land for constructing houses are beyond control
- A.
If only argument I is strong
- B.
If only argument II is strong
- C.
If either I or II is strong
- D.
If neither I nor II is strong and
- E.
If both I and II are strong
Correct Answer
B. If only argument II is strongExplanation
The statement discusses whether pollution can be controlled. Argument I suggests that if everyone realizes the hazards of pollution and cooperates to eliminate it, pollution can be controlled. Argument II, on the other hand, states that factors such as crowded highways, factories, an ever-growing population, and the desire for more land make pollution uncontrollable. The correct answer is "if only argument II is strong" because it provides valid reasons for why pollution may not be controlled. Argument I does not address the specific challenges mentioned in argument II.Rate this question:
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Directions for the Questions: In each question below given is a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. Assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow. Mark your answer as: There has been an unprecedented increase in the number of requests for berths in most of the long distance trains during the current holiday season. I The railway authority should immediately increase the capacity in each of these trains by attaching additional coaches II The people seeking accommodation should be advised to make their travel plan after the holiday
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If only I follows
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If only II follows
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If either I or II follows
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If neither I nor II follows and
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If both I and II follow
Correct Answer
B. If only II followsExplanation
The statement mentions that there has been an unprecedented increase in the number of requests for berths in long distance trains during the current holiday season. Course of action I suggests that the railway authority should immediately increase the capacity in each of these trains by attaching additional coaches. However, there is no information given in the statement about the availability of additional coaches or the feasibility of attaching them. Course of action II suggests that the people seeking accommodation should be advised to make their travel plans after the holiday. This follows logically as it addresses the issue of high demand by suggesting a solution that can help manage the situation better.Rate this question:
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Directions for the Questions: Each of the following questions consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. Give answer as Statement: Should cutting of trees be banned altogether? Arguments: I Yes. It is very much necessary to do so to restore ecological balance II No. A total ban would harm timber based industries
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If only argument I is strong
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If only argument II is strong
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If either I or II is strong
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If neither I nor II is strong and
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If both I and II are strong
Correct Answer
D. If neither I nor II is strong andExplanation
Neither argument I nor argument II is strong. Argument I states that cutting trees should be banned to restore ecological balance, but it does not provide any evidence or reasoning to support this claim. Argument II states that a total ban on cutting trees would harm timber-based industries, but it does not consider any alternative solutions or weigh the potential benefits of banning tree cutting against the harm to industries. Therefore, neither argument is strong enough to support a definitive answer.Rate this question:
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Directions for the Questions: Each question is followed by two statements I and II. Mark the answer. How long did the secretary’s speech last? I He spoke at an average of 50 words per minute II He would have spoken for 10 minutes extra, had his speech rate been 4 words per minute
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If statement (I) ALONE is sufficient to answer the question but statement (II) alone is not sufficient
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If statement (II) ALONE is sufficient to answer the question but statement (I) alone not sufficient
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If BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient
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If EACH statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question
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If the statements (I) and (II) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question
Correct Answer
D. If EACH statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the questionExplanation
Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question because it provides the information that the secretary spoke at an average of 50 words per minute. By multiplying the average words per minute by the total time, we can calculate the duration of the speech.
Statement II alone is also sufficient to answer the question because it states that the secretary would have spoken for 10 minutes extra if his speech rate had been 4 words per minute. This information allows us to calculate the duration of the speech.
Therefore, each statement alone is sufficient to answer the question.Rate this question:
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Directions for the Questions: Each question is followed by two statements I and II. Mark the answer. Is p = m? ‘p’ and ‘m’ are real numbers? I p2 = m2 II p3 = m3
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If statement (I) ALONE is sufficient to answer the question but statement (II) alone is not sufficient
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If statement (II) ALONE is sufficient to answer the question but statement (I) alone not sufficient
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If BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient
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If EACH statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question
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If the statements (I) and (II) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question
Correct Answer
E. If the statements (I) and (II) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the questionExplanation
The given statements provide information about the squares and cubes of p and m, but they do not directly give any information about the values of p and m themselves. Therefore, the statements (I) and (II) together are not sufficient to answer the question.Rate this question:
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Directions for the Questions: Each question is followed by two statements I and II. Mark the answer. Three consecutive integers X, Y and Z are not necessarily in that order. Which is the highest number? I The average of X and Y is Z II X is greater than Y
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If statement (I) ALONE is sufficient to answer the question but statement (II) alone is not sufficient
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If statement (II) ALONE is sufficient to answer the question but statement (I) alone not sufficient
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If BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient
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If EACH statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question
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If the statements (I) and (II) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question
Correct Answer
A. If statement (I) ALONE is sufficient to answer the question but statement (II) alone is not sufficientExplanation
If the average of X and Y is Z, it means that Z is the middle number between X and Y. Therefore, Z is the highest number among the three consecutive integers. However, statement II does not provide any information about the relationship between X, Y, and Z, so it is not sufficient to answer the question. Therefore, statement I alone is sufficient to determine that Z is the highest number.Rate this question:
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Directions for the Questions: Each question is followed by two statements I and II. Mark the answer. Sonal made 5 deposits to his savings account. What w the total of the deposits? I The average of the deposits was $75 II The largest deposit was $110 and the smallest deposit was $35
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If statement (I) ALONE is sufficient to answer the question but statement (II) alone is not sufficient
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If statement (II) ALONE is sufficient to answer the question but statement (I) alone not sufficient
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If BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient
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If EACH statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question
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If the statements (I) and (II) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question
Correct Answer
C. If BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficientExplanation
From statement I, we know that the average of the deposits was $75. However, we do not know the individual amounts of the deposits or the total amount.
From statement II, we know that the largest deposit was $110 and the smallest deposit was $35. Again, we do not know the individual amounts of the deposits or the total amount.
By combining both statements, we can conclude that there were at least 5 deposits with a range of $75 per deposit. However, we still do not know the exact individual amounts or the total amount. Therefore, both statements together are sufficient to answer the question, but neither statement alone is sufficient.Rate this question:
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Directions for the Questions: Each question is followed by two statements I and II. Mark the answer. Mary has Rs. 4 in 50-paisa and one-rupee coins. How many 50-paisa coins does she have? I She has less 50-paisa coins than one-rupee coins II She has a total of 5 coins
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If statement (I) ALONE is sufficient to answer the question but statement (II) alone is not sufficient
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If statement (II) ALONE is sufficient to answer the question but statement (I) alone not sufficient
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If BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient
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If EACH statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question
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If the statements (I) and (II) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question
Correct Answer
B. If statement (II) ALONE is sufficient to answer the question but statement (I) alone not sufficientExplanation
Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question because it tells us that Mary has a total of 5 coins. Since we know that Mary has Rs. 4 in 50-paisa and one-rupee coins, and the total number of coins is 5, we can deduce that Mary must have 5 - 4 = 1 50-paisa coin.
Statement I alone does not provide any information about the total number of coins, so it is not sufficient to answer the question.Rate this question:
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Directions for the Questions: In each of the questions below are given four statements followed by some conclusions. Take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements. Statements: I All roses are sunflowers II Some sunflowers are lilies III Some lilies are poppies IV No poppy is pansy Conclusions: I Some roses are lilies II No sunflower is pansy III No lily is pansy IV Some sunflowers are pansy
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Only II follows
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Only II & III follow
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Only either II or IV follows
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Only III follows
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None of these
Correct Answer
A. Only II followsExplanation
Conclusion II follows from the given statements because statement IV states that "No poppy is pansy." Since some sunflowers are lilies (as stated in statement II), and no poppy is pansy, it can be concluded that "No sunflower is pansy" (as stated in conclusion II).Rate this question:
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Directions for the Questions: In each of the questions below are given four statements followed by some conclusions. Take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements. Statements: I Some plates are knives II All knives are forks III Some forks are spoons IV All spoons are bowls Conclusions: I Some bowls are forks II Some spoons are knives III Some forks are plates
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Only I and II follow
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Only I and III follow
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Only II and III follow
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All I, II and III follow
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None of these
Correct Answer
E. None of theseExplanation
The given statements do not provide any direct or logical relationship between the objects mentioned. Therefore, none of the conclusions can be logically inferred from the given statements.Rate this question:
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Directions for the Questions: In each of the questions below are given four statements followed by some conclusions. Take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements. Statements: I All wrenches are hammers II No hammer is screw III Some screws are nails IV All nails are nuts Conclusions: I Some nuts are hammers II No nut is hammer III Some screws are wrenches
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Only I follows
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Only II follows
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Only III follows
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Only either I or II follows
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Only either I or II and III follow
Correct Answer
B. Only II followsExplanation
The given statements establish that there is no overlap between hammers and screws, and that all wrenches are hammers. Therefore, it can be concluded that no nut is a hammer, which is consistent with conclusion II. However, there is no information provided to support conclusion I or conclusion III, so they do not logically follow from the given statements.Rate this question:
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Directions for the Questions: In each of the questions below are given four statements followed by some conclusions. Take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements. Statements: I All triangles are ovals II All ovals are circles III Some circles are squares IV Some squares are rectangles Conclusions: I Some rectangles are ovals II Some circles are triangles III Some squares are triangles
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None follows
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Only I follows
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Only II follows
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Only III follows
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Only I and II follow
Correct Answer
C. Only II followsExplanation
The given statements state that all triangles are ovals, all ovals are circles, some circles are squares, and some squares are rectangles. From these statements, it can be concluded that some circles are triangles because triangles are ovals and ovals are circles. However, it cannot be concluded that some rectangles are ovals or that some squares are triangles, as there is no direct relationship stated between these shapes in the given statements. Therefore, the correct conclusion that logically follows is Only II follows, which states that some circles are triangles.Rate this question:
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Directions for the Questions: In each of the questions below are given four statements followed by some conclusions. Take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements. Statements: I Some pearls are diamonds. II Some diamonds are sapphires. III All sapphires are emeralds. IV All emeralds are topaz. Conclusions: I Some topaz are sapphires. II Some emeralds are diamonds. III Some sapphires are pearls.
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Only I and II follow
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Only III follows
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Only II follows
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Only I follows
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None follows
Correct Answer
D. Only I followsExplanation
Conclusion I follows from the given statements because it is possible for some topaz to be sapphires, as stated in statement III. However, conclusion II does not follow because there is no direct relationship stated between emeralds and diamonds. Conclusion III also does not follow because there is no direct relationship stated between sapphires and pearls.Rate this question:
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