PSA: Qualitative Reasoning Part-I
Test Contains 20 Questions and is of 30 Minutes.
Maximum Marks: 30
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Rohit walked 25 m towards south. Then he turned to his left and walked 20 m. He then turned to his left and walked 25 m. He again turned to his right and walked 15 m. At what distance is he from the starting point and in which direction?
- A.
35 m East
- B.
35 m North
- C.
30 m West
- D.
45 m East
Correct Answer
A. 35 m EastExplanation
After walking 25 m towards the south, Rohit turned left and walked 20 m. This means he is now facing east. Then, he turned left again and walked 25 m. This means he is now facing north. Finally, he turned right and walked 15 m. This means he is now facing east again. Therefore, he is 35 m away from the starting point in the east direction.Rate this question:
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- 2.
If A + B means A is the mother of B; A - B means A is the brother B; A % B means A is the father of B and A x B means A is the sister of B, which of the following shows that P is the maternal uncle of Q?
- A.
Q - N + M x P
- B.
P + S x N - Q
- C.
P - M + N x Q
- D.
Q - S % P
Correct Answer
C. P - M + N x QExplanation
P - M → P is the brother of M
M + N → M is the mother of N
N x Q → N is the sister of Q
Therefore, P is the maternal uncle of Q.Rate this question:
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- 3.
If P $ Q means P is the brother of Q; P # Q means P is the mother of Q; P * Q means P is the daughter of Q in A # B $ C * D, who is the father?
- A.
D
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
Data is inadequate
Correct Answer
A. DExplanation
A is the mother of B, B is the brother of C and C is the daughter of D. Hence, D is the father.
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- 4.
If M x N means M is the daughter of N; M + N means M is the father of N; M % N means M is the mother of N and M - N means M is the brother of N then P % Q + R - T x K indicates which relation of P to K?
- A.
Daughter-in-law
- B.
Sister-in-law
- C.
Aunt
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
D. None of theseExplanation
P % Q → P is the mother of Q
Q + R → Q is the father of R
R - T → R is the brother of T
Hence, → Q is the father of T
T x K → T is the daughter of K
Hence, → Q is the husband of K.
Therefore, P is the mother-in-law of K.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Statements: All men are vertebrates. Some mammals are vertebrates. Conclusions:
- All men are mammals.
- All mammals are men.
- Some vertebrates are mammals.
- All vertebrates are men.
- A.
Only (4) Follows the Right Conclusion
- B.
Only (2)
- C.
Only (3)
- D.
Only (1)
- E.
Only (1) and (3)
Correct Answer
C. Only (3)Explanation
The given statements state that all men are vertebrates and some mammals are vertebrates. From these statements, we can conclude that some vertebrates are mammals because mammals are a subset of vertebrates. However, we cannot conclude that all men are mammals or that all mammals are men because the statements do not provide enough information to make these conclusions. Therefore, only conclusion (3) follows the right conclusion.Rate this question:
- 6.
Statements: Some tables are T.V. Some T.V. are radios. Conclusions:
- Some tables are radios.
- Some radios are tables.
- All the radios are T.V.
- All the T.V. are tables.
- A.
Only (2) and (4)
- B.
Only (1) and (3)
- C.
Only (4)
- D.
Only (1) and (4)
- E.
None of the four
Correct Answer
E. None of the fourExplanation
The given statements state that there is a possibility of some tables being T.V. and some T.V. being radios, but they do not provide enough information to draw any conclusions about the relationship between tables, T.V., and radios. Therefore, none of the given conclusions can be derived from the given statements.Rate this question:
- 7.
Statements: All the locks are keys. All the keys are bats. Some watches are bats. Conclusions:
- Some bats are locks.
- Some watches are keys.
- All the keys are locks.
- A.
Only (1) and (2)
- B.
Only (1)
- C.
Only (2)
- D.
Only (1) and (3)
Correct Answer
B. Only (1)Explanation
The conclusion "Some bats are locks" can be derived from the given statements because it is possible for there to be bats that are also locks, based on the information that all locks are keys and all keys are bats. However, there is no information given that directly supports the conclusions "Some watches are keys" or "All the keys are locks." Therefore, the correct answer is only (1), which is the conclusion "Some bats are locks."Rate this question:
- 8.
Statements: All the books are papers. Some papers are journals. Some journals are calendars. Conclusions:
- Some journals are books.
- Some calendars are papers.
- Some books are journals.
- Some books are calendars.
- A.
Only (1)
- B.
Only (2)
- C.
Only (3)
- D.
Only (4)
- E.
None of the four
Correct Answer
E. None of the fourExplanation
The given statements state that all books are papers, some papers are journals, and some journals are calendars. However, none of the given conclusions can be derived from these statements. There is no direct or indirect relationship mentioned between books and journals, calendars and papers, or books and calendars. Therefore, none of the four conclusions can be considered correct based on the given statements.Rate this question:
- 9.
Which one of the following a 'Drama' must have?
- A.
Actors
- B.
Story
- C.
Sets
- D.
Director
Correct Answer
B. StoryExplanation
A drama must have a story in order to engage and captivate the audience. The story is the central element that drives the plot and character development. Without a story, there would be no conflict, resolution, or emotional journey for the characters and the audience to experience. The story provides the framework for the actors to portray their roles, the sets to be designed, and the director to bring their vision to life. It is the foundation upon which the entire dramatic production is built.Rate this question:
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- 10.
A car always has
- A.
Driver
- B.
Wheels
- C.
Bonnet
- D.
Bumper
Correct Answer
B. WheelsExplanation
A car always has wheels because they are essential for its mobility and movement. Wheels provide the necessary contact with the road surface, allowing the car to roll and travel from one place to another. Without wheels, a car would be unable to function properly and would not be able to transport people or goods. Therefore, wheels are a fundamental component of any car.Rate this question:
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- 11.
How many points will be on the face opposite to in face which contains 2 points?
- A.
1
- B.
5
- C.
4
- D.
6
Correct Answer
D. 6Explanation
In first two positions of dice one common face containing 5 is same. Therefore according to rule no. (3) the face opposite to the face which contains 2 point, will contains 6 points.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which number is on the face opposite to 6?
- A.
4
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
3
Correct Answer
B. 1Explanation
As the numbers 2, 3, 4 and 5 are adjacent to 6. Hence the number on the face opposite to 6 is 1.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation between Factory, Product and Machinery ?
- A.
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- B.
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- C.
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- D.
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Correct Answer
D.Explanation
Product and Machinery are different from each other but both are found in Factory.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Study the following figure and answer the questions given below. If hospital management requires only married trained nurses for operation theater, which part of diagram should be chosen by him ?
- A.
7
- B.
4
- C.
5
- D.
6
Correct Answer
C. 5Explanation
Based on the given information, the hospital management requires married trained nurses for the operation theater. Looking at the diagram, option 5 represents the married trained nurses. Therefore, the hospital management should choose option 5.Rate this question:
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- 15.
All the faces of a cube are painted with blue colour. Then it is cut into 125 small equal cubes. How many small cubes will be formed having no face coloured ?
- A.
27
- B.
8
- C.
16
- D.
24
Correct Answer
A. 27Explanation
When a cube is cut into smaller equal cubes, the number of small cubes formed is equal to the number of divisions made on each side of the cube. In this case, the original cube is divided into 5 smaller cubes on each side, resulting in a total of 5 x 5 x 5 = 125 small cubes. Since all the faces of the original cube were painted blue, the small cubes that are formed by cutting the cube will have no face colored. Therefore, the correct answer is 27.Rate this question:
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- 16.
A cube is cut in two equal parts along a plane parallel to one of its faces. One piece is then coloured red on the two larger faces and green on the remaining, while the other is coloured green on two smaller adjacent faces and red on the remaining. Each is then cut into 32 cubes of same size and mixed up. What is the number of cubes with at least one green face each ?
- A.
36
- B.
32
- C.
38
- D.
48
Correct Answer
C. 38Explanation
When the cube is cut into two equal parts along a plane parallel to one of its faces, each part will have the same number of cubes with green faces. One piece is coloured red on the two larger faces and green on the remaining, which means it has 4 cubes with green faces. The other piece is coloured green on two smaller adjacent faces and red on the remaining, which means it also has 4 cubes with green faces. When each piece is cut into 32 cubes of the same size, each piece will have 16 cubes with green faces. Therefore, the total number of cubes with at least one green face is 16 + 16 + 6 = 38.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Based on the information given below :
- 8 persons E, F, G, H, I, J, K and L are seated around a square table - two on each side.
- There are 3 ladies who are not seated next to each other.
- J is between L and F.
- G is between I and F.
- H, a lady member is second to the left of J.
- F, a male member is seated opposite to E, a lady member.
- There is a lady member between F and I.
- A.
F
- B.
I
- C.
K
- D.
Cant Determine
Correct Answer
C. KExplanation
K is seated between E and H. This can be determined by analyzing the given information. According to the given information, J is between L and F, and H is second to the left of J. Therefore, the seating arrangement can be represented as L - J - H. Since there are only two people seated on each side of the table, the only possible position for E is opposite to H. Therefore, the seating arrangement can be represented as L - J - H - E. And since K is the only remaining person, it can be concluded that K is seated between E and H.Rate this question:
- 18.
Six girls are sitting in a circle facing to the centre of the circle. They are P, Q, R, S, T and V. T is not between Q and S but some other one. P is next to the left of V. R is 4th to the right of P. Which one is sitting just right to the V?
- A.
P
- B.
T
- C.
R
- D.
S/Q
Correct Answer
B. TExplanation
Based on the given information, we know that T is not between Q and S, so T cannot be sitting just right to V. P is next to the left of V, so P cannot be sitting just right to V either. R is 4th to the right of P, so R cannot be sitting just right to V. Therefore, the only option left is S/Q, and S/Q must be sitting just right to V.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Arrange the words given below in a meaningful sequence. 1. Leaves 2. Branch 3. Flower 4. Tree 5. Fruit
- A.
4, 3, 1, 2, 5
- B.
4, 2, 5, 1, 3
- C.
4, 3, 2, 1, 5
- D.
4, 2, 1, 3, 5
Correct Answer
D. 4, 2, 1, 3, 5Explanation
The correct order is :
Tree Branch Leaves Flower Fruit
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- 20.
Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation between Football, Player and Field ?
- A.
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- B.
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- C.
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- D.
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Correct Answer
C.Explanation
Football, Players and Field all are different.Rate this question:
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