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SBI Associate 2011 PO
Study the following information carefully and answer the question.
Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and hence form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to the group ?
Solution
Except Change, all other words refer to action of 'making parts of something whole/complete'.
Change means to 'transform' or in some context 'substitute'.
Hence, the correct option is B.
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Solution
Advocate means to 'counsel' or 'represent someone in legal case'.
All other words concern 'imparting of knowledge or information'.
Hence, correct option is option D.
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Solution
Except 'Extend', all other words mean or represent action of moving upward.
Extend means to 'append'.
Hence, the correct option is option A.
For the following questions answer them individually
Which of the following symbols should replace question mark in the given expression in order to make the expression ‘$$A>D$$’ and ‘$$F \geq C$$’ definitely true ?
$$A>B \geq C ? D \leq E = F$$
Solution
The expression, A>B$$\geq$$C=D $$\leq$$ E =F,
Means that A is greater than B which can be greater than or equal to C. Now, if C is equal to D, naturally A is greter than D.
Also, D is less than or equal to E. As E and F are equal, D is less than or equal to F. Hence, C is less than or equal to F.
Which of the following expression is definitely true if the given expression ‘R<P' and 'S>
Q’ are definitely true?
Solution
P>Q=R$$\leq$$T<S
means P is greater than Q and hence, P is greater than R. R is less than or equal to T. T is less than S. Therefore, Q is less than T.
Hence, the correct option is A.
Read the following information carefully and answer the question which follows:
‘$$A \times B $$’ means ‘$$A$$ is the father of $$B$$’.
‘$$A+B$$’ means ‘$$A$$ is the daughter of $$B$$’.
‘$$A \div B$$’ means ‘$$A$$ is the son of $$B$$’
‘$$A-B$$’ means ‘$$A$$ is the sister of $$B$$’
What will come in place of question mark to establish that $$P$$ is the son-in-law of $$S$$ in the following expression ?
$$P \times Q+R-T?S$$
Solution
From the expression $$P \times Q+R-T$$ we can make deductions as:
P is father of Q. Q is daughter of R. Hence, P and R are husband and wife.
Also, R is sister of T. Hence, R must be daughter or son of S for P to be son in law of S.
Hence, the correct option is E
Study the following information to answer the given question:
Twelve people are sitting in two parallel rows containing six people each such that they are equidistant from each other. In row 1: P, Q, R, S, T and V are seated and all of them are facing South. In row 2: A, B, C, D, E and F are seated and all of them are facing North. Therefore in the given seating arrangement, each member is seated in a row faces another member of the other row.
- S sits third to the right of Q.
- Either S or Q sits at an extreme end of the line.
- The one who faces Q sits second to the right of E.
- Two people sit between B and F.
- Neither B nor F sits at an extreme end of the line.
- The immediate neighbour of B faces the person who sits third to the left of P.
- R and T are immediate neighbours
- C sits second to the left of A
- T does not face the immediate neighbour of D.
Who amongst the following sit at the extreme ends of the rows ?
Solution
From the first three conditions, two solns are possible
S _ _ Q _ _
_ E _ _ _ _
or
_ _ S _ _ Q
_ _ _ E _ _
As B and F have two people between them and neither are at the extremes, they must by in the second and fifth place. Hence, we can rule out configuration 1.
From the 6th condition, B should be fifth from left and F second.
Thus, we get
P _ S _ _ Q
_ F _ E B _
As C is second to the left of A, C must be first from left and A third. Hence, D is last from left. Thus, we can place all the people as follows
$$\downarrow$$ P V S T R Q
$$\uparrow$$ C F A E B D
Hence, P and D are at extreme ends.
Who amongst the following faces S ?
Solution
From the first three conditions, two solns are possible
S _ _ Q _ _
_ E _ _ _ _
or
_ _ S _ _ Q
_ _ _ E _ _
As B and F have two people between them and neither are at the extremes, they must by in the second and fifth place. Hence, we can rule out configuration 1.
From the 6th condition, B should be fifth from left and F second.
Thus, we get
P _ S _ _ Q
_ F _ E B _
As C is second to the left of A, C must be first from left and A third. Hence, D is last from left. Thus, we can place all the people as follows
$$\downarrow$$ P V S T R Q
$$\uparrow$$ C F A E B D
Hence, it is evident that S faces A. Option A is correct.
How many persons are seated between V and R ?
Solution
From the first three conditions, two solns are possible
S _ _ Q _ _
_ E _ _ _ _
or
_ _ S _ _ Q
_ _ _ E _ _
As B and F have two people between them and neither are at the extremes, they must by in the second and fifth place. Hence, we can rule out configuration 1.
From the 6th condition, B should be fifth from left and F second.
Thus, we get
P _ S _ _ Q
_ F _ E B _
As C is second to the left of A, C must be first from left and A third. Hence, D is last from left. Thus, we can place all the people as follows
$$\downarrow$$ P V S T R Q
$$\uparrow$$ C F A E B D
Two persons are seated between V and R.
Option B is correct option.
P is related to A in the same way as S is related to B based on the given arrangement. Which of the following is T related to, following the same pattern ?
Solution
From the first three conditions, two solns are possible
S _ _ Q _ _
_ E _ _ _ _
or
_ _ S _ _ Q
_ _ _ E _ _
As B and F have two people between them and neither are at the extremes, they must by in the second and fifth place. Hence, we can rule out configuration 1.
From the 6th condition, B should be fifth from left and F second.
Thus, we get
P _ S _ _ Q
_ F _ E B _
As C is second to the left of A, C must be first from left and A third. Hence, D is last from left. Thus, we can place all the people as follows
$$\downarrow$$ P V S T R Q
$$\uparrow$$ C F A E B D
In the given arrangement, A is two places right of C which faces P.
B is two places to the right of A which faces S.
D is two places to the right of E which faces T.
Hence, the option correct option is B.
Which of the following is true regarding T ?
Solution
From the first three conditions, two solns are possible
S _ _ Q _ _
_ E _ _ _ _
or
_ _ S _ _ Q
_ _ _ E _ _
As B and F have two people between them and neither are at the extremes, they must by in the second and fifth place. Hence, we can rule out configuration 1.
From the 6th condition, B should be fifth from left and F second.
Thus, we get
P _ S _ _ Q
_ F _ E B _
As C is second to the left of A, C must be first from left and A third. Hence, D is last from left. Thus, we can place all the people as follows
$$\downarrow$$ P V S T R Q
$$\uparrow$$ C F A E B D
F faces V who is second to the right of T.
Hence, option C is correct.
Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on the give arrangements and so form a group.Which is the one that does not belong to that group ?
Solution
From the first three conditions, two solns are possible
S _ _ Q _ _
_ E _ _ _ _
or
_ _ S _ _ Q
_ _ _ E _ _
As B and F have two people between them and neither are at the extremes, they must by in the second and fifth place. Hence, we can rule out configuration 1.
From the 6th condition, B should be fifth from left and F second.
Thus, we get
P _ S _ _ Q
_ F _ E B _
As C is second to the left of A, C must be first from left and A third. Hence, D is last from left. Thus, we can place all the people as follows
$$\downarrow$$ P V S T R Q
$$\uparrow$$ C F A E B D
In all pairs except E-Q, the first person faces an immediate neighbour of the second person.
Hence, option E is correct.
Each of the question below consists of a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it.You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give answer
Which bag amongst P,Q,R,S and T is the heaviest ?
I. Bag Q is heavier than R and S. Bag T is heavier than only bag P.
II. Only three bags are lighter than R. The weight of bag Q is 50kg, which is 2 kg more than bag R.
Solution
From statement 1, we get Q> R, S and T>P. Hence, Q> R / S >= S / R > T > P. Hence, Q is the heaviest.
From statement 2, R is second heaviest and Q is heavier than R. Hence, Q is the heaviest.
Hence, the question can be answered using either statement alone.
Are all the five friends-A,B,C,D and E - who are seated around a circular table facing the center ?
I.A sits to the left of B. B faces the centre. D and E are immediate neighbour of each other. C sits second to the right of E.
II.D sits second to right of C.C faces the center. Both E and A are immediate neighbours of D.B sits second to the right of A.
Solution
Data in statement II alone is sufficient to give us the idea that 5 friends are sitting around a circular table.
Data in statement I contains missing information regarding the position of E with respect to A or B. Hence, we cannot say with surety whether the A,B,C,D and E are facing the centre by sitting in circular manner or not.
Hence, option B is correct.
In a college, five different subjects, viz Physics Chemistry,Botany,Zoology and Mathematics are taught on five different days of the same week starting from monday and ending on friday.Is.Chemistry taught on Wednesday ?
I.Two subjects are taught between Zoology and Mathematics.Mathematics is taught before Zoology.Chemistry is taught on the day immediately next to the day when Physics is taught.Botany is not taught on Friday.
II.Three lectures are scheduled between the lectures of Botany and Zoology. Mathematics is taught immediately before Physics.
Solution
Data in statement 1 is enough to give us idea about the order of the subjects taken serially on each day of the week.
The table formed is:
Hence, statement 1 is sufficient to help us form this table.
Is it 9 o’ clock now ?
I.After half an hour the minute and the hour hands of the clock will make an angle of exactly 90 with each other
II.Exactly 15 minutes ago the hour and the minute hands of the clock coincided with each other
Solution
Here, the data in statement 1 is sufficient to answer the question.
Half an hour ago, the hour hand will be between 8 and 9. After half, the hour hand will be at 9 while minute hand will be on 12.
Therefore, option A is correct.
Is F granddaughter of B ?
I.B is the father of M.M is the sister of T.T is the mother of F.
II.S is the son of F. V is the daughter of F. R is the brother of T.
Solution
The data in statement 1 gives us the relation that B is grandfather of F.
But even data from both the statements is insufficient to give the gender of F.
F can be grandson or granddaughter of B.
Hence correct option is D.
Study the following information to answer the given questions:
A word and number arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearranges them following a particular rule in each step. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement.(All the numbers are two-digit numbers and are arranged as per some logic based on the value of the numbers.)
Input:win 56 32 93 bat for 46 him 28 11 give chance
Step I:93 56 32 bat for 46 him 28 11 give chance win
StepII:11 93 56 32 bat for 46 28 give chance win him
Step III:56 11 93 32 bat for 46 28 chance win him give
Step IV:28 56 11 93 32 bat win him give for chance bat
Step V:46 28 56 11 93 32 bat win him give for chance
Step VI:32 46 28 56 11 93 win him give for chance bat
Step VI is the last step of the arrangement the above input.
Input for the question:
Input:fun 89 at the 28 16 base camp 35 53 here 68
(All the number given in the arrangement are two digit numbers.)
Which of the following would be step II ?
Solution
Data provided to us is:
Input:win 56 32 93 bat for 46 him 28 11 give chance
Step I:93 56 32 bat for 46 him 28 11 give chance win
StepII:11 93 56 32 bat for 46 28 give chance win him
Step III:56 11 93 32 bat for 46 28 chance win him give
Step IV:28 56 11 93 32 bat win him give for chance bat
Step V:46 28 56 11 93 32 bat win him give for chance
Step VI:32 46 28 56 11 93 win him give for chance bat
Step VI is the last step of the arrangement the above input.
By analysing the data we get,
The numbers are shifted in such a manner that alternately highest and lowest number are shifted leftwards.
The words are shifted leftwards such that they are moved in descending order in alphabetical series.
Hence for us input is,
Input:fun 89 at the 28 16 base camp 35 53 here 68
Step I: 16 fun 89 at 28 base camp 35 53 here 68 the
Step II: 89 16 fun at 28 base camp 35 53 68 the here
Step III: 28 89 16 at base camp 35 53 68 the here from
Step IV: 68 28 89 16 at base 35 53 the here fun camp
Step V: 35 68 28 89 16 at 53 the here fun camp base
Step VI: 53 35 68 28 89 16 the here fun camp base at
Hence, it is evident that none of the options matches step II.
Which word/number would be at seventh position from the left in step IV ?
Solution
Data provided to us is:
Input:win 56 32 93 bat for 46 him 28 11 give chance
Step I:93 56 32 bat for 46 him 28 11 give chance win
StepII:11 93 56 32 bat for 46 28 give chance win him
Step III:56 11 93 32 bat for 46 28 chance win him give
Step IV:28 56 11 93 32 bat win him give for chance bat
Step V:46 28 56 11 93 32 bat win him give for chance
Step VI:32 46 28 56 11 93 win him give for chance bat
Step VI is the last step of the arrangement the above input.
By analysing the data we get,
The numbers are shifted in such a manner that alternately highest and lowest number are shifted leftwards.
The words are shifted leftwards such that they are moved in descending order in alphabetical series.
Hence for us input is,
Input:fun 89 at the 28 16 base camp 35 53 here 68
Step I: 16 fun 89 at 28 base camp 35 53 here 68 the
Step II: 89 16 fun at 28 base camp 35 53 68 the here
Step III: 28 89 16 at base camp 35 53 68 the here from
Step IV: 68 28 89 16 at base 35 53 the here fun camp
Step V: 35 68 28 89 16 at 53 the here fun camp base
Step VI: 53 35 68 28 89 16 the here fun camp base at
35 is at seventh position in step IV.
Which step number would be the following output ?
68 28 89 16 at base 35 53 the here fun camp
Solution
Data provided to us is:
Input:win 56 32 93 bat for 46 him 28 11 give chance
Step I:93 56 32 bat for 46 him 28 11 give chance win
StepII:11 93 56 32 bat for 46 28 give chance win him
Step III:56 11 93 32 bat for 46 28 chance win him give
Step IV:28 56 11 93 32 bat win him give for chance bat
Step V:46 28 56 11 93 32 bat win him give for chance
Step VI:32 46 28 56 11 93 win him give for chance bat
Step VI is the last step of the arrangement the above input.
By analysing the data we get,
The numbers are shifted in such a manner that alternately highest and lowest number are shifted leftwards.
The words are shifted leftwards such that they are moved in descending order in alphabetical series.
Hence for us input is,
Input:fun 89 at the 28 16 base camp 35 53 here 68
Step I: 16 fun 89 at 28 base camp 35 53 here 68 the
Step II: 89 16 fun at 28 base camp 35 53 68 the here
Step III: 28 89 16 at base camp 35 53 68 the here from
Step IV: 68 28 89 16 at base 35 53 the here fun camp
Step V: 35 68 28 89 16 at 53 the here fun camp base
Step VI: 53 35 68 28 89 16 the here fun camp base at
Hence, it is evident that answer is option E.
Study the following information carefully and answer the given question.
Eight colleagues A,B,C,D,E,F,G and H, are sitting around a circular table facing the center but not necessarily in the same order.Each one of them holds a different post--- Manager, Company Secretary, Chairman, President, Vice President, Group Leader, Financial Advisor and Managing Director.
A sits third to the right of the Managing Director. Only two people sit between the Managing Director and H.The Vice President and the company Secretary are immediate neighbours. Neither A nor H is a Vice President or a company Secretary.The Vice President is not an immediate neighbours of the Managing Director.The manager sits second to the left of E.E is not an immediate neighbour of H.The manager is an immediate neighbour of both the Group Leaders and the Financial Advisor. The Financial Advisor sits third to the right of B.B is not the Vice President.C sits on the immediate right of the Chairman. A is not the chairman . F is not an immediate neighbour of A G is not an immediate neighbour of the Manager.
Who amongst the following sits third to the right of E ?
Solution
The Data given is:
A sits third to the right of the Managing Director. Only two people sit between the Managing Director and H.The Vice President and the company Secretary are immediate neighbours. Neither A nor H is a Vice President or a company Secretary.The Vice President is not an immediate neighbours of the Managing Director.The manager sits second to the left of E.E is not an immediate neighbour of H.The manager is an immediate neighbour of both the Group Leaders and the Financial Advisor. The Financial Advisor sits third to the right of B.B is not the Vice President.C sits on the immediate right of the Chairman. A is not the chairman . F is not an immediate neighbour of A G is not an immediate neighbour of the Manager.
In a graphical way, this can be intrepreted as:
Hence, G sits to third to the right of E.
Hence, the correct option is B.
Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on the given arrangement and thus form a group.Which is the one that does not belong to that group ?
Solution
The Data given is:
A sits third to the right of the Managing Director. Only two people sit between the Managing Director and H.The Vice President and the company Secretary are immediate neighbours. Neither A nor H is a Vice President or a company Secretary.The Vice President is not an immediate neighbours of the Managing Director.The manager sits second to the left of E.E is not an immediate neighbour of H.The manager is an immediate neighbour of both the Group Leaders and the Financial Advisor. The Financial Advisor sits third to the right of B.B is not the Vice President.C sits on the immediate right of the Chairman. A is not the chairman . F is not an immediate neighbour of A G is not an immediate neighbour of the Manager.
In a graphical way, this can be intrepreted as:
Here the relation is person's name and designation of the person who sits immediately besides that person to the right.
Hence, the correct answer is E
Who among the following is the President of the company ?
Solution
The Data given is:
A sits third to the right of the Managing Director. Only two people sit between the Managing Director and H.The Vice President and the company Secretary are immediate neighbours. Neither A nor H is a Vice President or a company Secretary.The Vice President is not an immediate neighbours of the Managing Director.The manager sits second to the left of E.E is not an immediate neighbour of H.The manager is an immediate neighbour of both the Group Leaders and the Financial Advisor. The Financial Advisor sits third to the right of B.B is not the Vice President.C sits on the immediate right of the Chairman. A is not the chairman . F is not an immediate neighbour of A G is not an immediate neighbour of the Manager.
In a graphical way, this can be intrepreted as:
From our intrepretation of data, we can say that A is the President of the company.
Which of the following is true respect to the given seating arrangement ?
Solution
The Data given is:
A sits third to the right of the Managing Director. Only two people sit between the Managing Director and H.The Vice President and the company Secretary are immediate neighbours. Neither A nor H is a Vice President or a company Secretary.The Vice President is not an immediate neighbours of the Managing Director.The manager sits second to the left of E.E is not an immediate neighbour of H.The manager is an immediate neighbour of both the Group Leaders and the Financial Advisor. The Financial Advisor sits third to the right of B.B is not the Vice President.C sits on the immediate right of the Chairman. A is not the chairman . F is not an immediate neighbour of A G is not an immediate neighbour of the Manager.
In a graphical way, this can be intrepreted as:
Only statement corresponding to the option D is correct. The Chairman of the company sits to the immediate left of the Managing Director
Option D is correct answer.
Which of the following posts does B hold in the company ?
Solution
he Data given is:
A sits third to the right of the Managing Director. Only two people sit between the Managing Director and H.The Vice President and the company Secretary are immediate neighbours. Neither A nor H is a Vice President or a company Secretary.The Vice President is not an immediate neighbours of the Managing Director.The manager sits second to the left of E.E is not an immediate neighbour of H.The manager is an immediate neighbour of both the Group Leaders and the Financial Advisor. The Financial Advisor sits third to the right of B.B is not the Vice President.C sits on the immediate right of the Chairman. A is not the chairman . F is not an immediate neighbour of A G is not an immediate neighbour of the Manager.
In a graphical way, this can be intrepreted as:
B holds the post of company secretary.
Who among the following sits exactly between the Managing Director and H ?
Solution
he Data given is:
A sits third to the right of the Managing Director. Only two people sit between the Managing Director and H.The Vice President and the company Secretary are immediate neighbours. Neither A nor H is a Vice President or a company Secretary.The Vice President is not an immediate neighbours of the Managing Director.The manager sits second to the left of E.E is not an immediate neighbour of H.The manager is an immediate neighbour of both the Group Leaders and the Financial Advisor. The Financial Advisor sits third to the right of B.B is not the Vice President.C sits on the immediate right of the Chairman. A is not the chairman . F is not an immediate neighbour of A G is not an immediate neighbour of the Manager.
In a graphical way, this can be intrepreted as:
Chairman i.e E and Group Leader i.e F sit between H and Managing Director.
Option E is correct.
Who among the following is the Group Leader ?
Solution
he Data given is:
A sits third to the right of the Managing Director. Only two people sit between the Managing Director and H.The Vice President and the company Secretary are immediate neighbours. Neither A nor H is a Vice President or a company Secretary.The Vice President is not an immediate neighbours of the Managing Director.The manager sits second to the left of E.E is not an immediate neighbour of H.The manager is an immediate neighbour of both the Group Leaders and the Financial Advisor. The Financial Advisor sits third to the right of B.B is not the Vice President.C sits on the immediate right of the Chairman. A is not the chairman . F is not an immediate neighbour of A G is not an immediate neighbour of the Manager.
In a graphical way, this can be intrepreted as:
F is group leader as evident from our solution. Hence, option B is correct.
Read the following information and the sentence A,B,C,D and E given below it carefully and answer the question which follow:
A host of foreign companies are in talks with the Indian government for selling B150, a tough short-haul plane ideal for connectivity of smaller towns which is lacking in India at present.
(A) B150 planes have not only low operating costs than competing planes like Cezana but also a much better track record in terms of safety and efficiency.
(B) The profit margin of road transport operators in the smaller towns connected by B150 planes has been reduced substantially as a majority of people prefer air transport over other means of transport.
(C)Smaller towns at present, are better connected by roads and railways as compared to flight services.
(D)B150 planes are capable of operating in sectors where large airlines cannot fly due to challenging conditions such as mist short runways etc.Such planes can also double up as cargo planes and charter flights for the rich and the elite
(E)B150 planes need to operate in the existing airports which are situated in bigger cities only and are poorly connected to the smaller cities.
Which of the statements (A),(B),(C),(D)and (E) can be inferred from the facts/information given in the statement ? (An inference is something which is not directly stated but can be inferred from the given facts.)
Solution
Except statement C, all other statements are making inferences abased on certain assumptions.
Only statement C is infering based on stated fact in the statement. Towns are connected by roads and arilways but poorly connected by airways.
Hence, option C is correct.
Which of the statements (A),(B),(C),(D)and (E) mentioned above would weaken the offer made by the foreign companies for selling B0150 planes to Indian government ?
Solution
If B0150 are operated only at airports in bigger cities, naturally they cannot be looked as means to connect towns as towns lack big airports. This, obviously, would weaken the offer made by foreign companies selling the planes to indian government.
Hence, option E is correct.
Which of the statements (A),(B),(C),(D)and (E) mentioned above represents a possible consequence of the success of B150 planes in smaller cities ?
Solution
If B150s are introduced, the planes would naturally be preferred by people over road transport.
Hence, this may cause to road transport operator to loose business.
Statement B is a consequence and hence option B is correct.
Which of the statements (A),(B),(C),(D)and (E) would favor the foreign companies bid to sell B150 planes in India ?
Solution
Both the factors of low operating cost and the ability of planes to connect to sectors where big planes can't, favor the bid of foreign companies in selling the planes to Indian goernment.
Hence, both A and D are correct.
Therefore, option D is correct.
Study the following information to answer the given questions:
In a certain code, ‘always create new ideas ‘ is written as ‘ba ri sha gi’ ideas and new thoughts’ is written as ‘fa gi ma ri’ ‘create thoughts and insight’ is written as ‘ma jo ba fa’, and ‘new and better solutions’ is written as ‘ki ri to fa’.
What is the code for ‘ideas’ ?
Solution
By analysing the relation between the given sentences and the codes we can deduce following codes and their words.
ideas=gi,
and=fa,
new=ri,
create=ba,
thoughts=ma,
insights=jo,
always= sha,
better solution= ki so.
Hence, the correct option is C.
What does ‘fa’ stand for ?
Solution
By analysing the relation between the given sentences and the codes we can deduce following codes and their words.
ideas=gi,
and=fa,
new=ri,
create=ba,
thoughts=ma,
insights=jo,
always= sha,
better solution= ki so.
Hence, and stands for fa. Option D is correct.
’fa lo ba’ could be a code for which of the following ?
Solution
By analysing the relation between the given sentences and the codes we can deduce following codes and their words.
ideas=gi,
and=fa,
new=ri,
create=ba,
thoughts=ma,
insights=jo,
always= sha,
better solution= ki so.
Here, fa= and and ba= create. Only 'innovate (lo)' is new word.
Hence, option B is correct.
What is the code for ‘new’ ?
Solution
By analysing the relation between the given sentences and the codes we can deduce following codes and their words.
ideas=gi,
and=fa,
new=ri,
create=ba,
thoughts=ma,
insights=jo,
always= sha,
better solution= ki so.
Hence, option B is correct.
Which of the following may represent ‘insights always better’ ?
Solution
By analysing the relation between the given sentences and the codes we can deduce following codes and their words.
ideas=gi,
and=fa,
new=ri,
create=ba,
thoughts=ma,
insights=jo,
always= sha,
solution= so,
better = to.
Hence, option D is correct.
What is the code for ‘thoughts’ ?
Solution
By analysing the relation between the given sentences and the codes we can deduce following codes and their words.
ideas=gi,
and=fa,
new=ri,
create=ba,
thoughts=ma,
insights=jo,
always= sha,
solution= so.
Hence, option A is correct.
Read the following information carefully and answer the question which follows.
The government of India has introduced a new policy mandating all existing and upcoming hotels within a 5 km radius of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries to pay 30% of their annual turnover as tax. The official statement is part of broader efforts to regulate human activities near wildlife habitats. Environmental experts on the policy panel have argued that unregulated tourism often disrupts wildlife patterns, while proponents of eco-tourism suggest that responsible tourism can create incentives for conservation. Additionally, some states have been known to levy similar surcharges on tourism activities to fund environmental programs.
Which of the following statements can be inferred from the information given above?
Solution
Let us evaluate the given statements -
Option A: Though it is possible that the tax revenue may be used for conservation, the premise does not explicitly or indirectly confirm this. It only hints at the intention to regulate human activities.
Option B: The premise states that hotels within a 5 km radius are being taxed specifically due to their proximity to wildlife areas. This implies that the government recognizes a relationship between the presence of hotels (human activity) and the ecosystem around these protected areas. While it is not explicitly stated in the premise, the tax policy logically follows from the acknowledgement of such an impact. Thus, the statement here is a logical inference.
Option C: There is no indication in the premise that similar regulations will extend beyond the 5 km radius in the future. This is speculative.
Option D: The policy may increase costs for private hotels, but it does not explicitly state that this will discourage construction. Other factors like demand and profit margins might still make such projects viable.
Option E: The premise does not clearly mention “striking a balance” or promoting eco-tourism directly. This statement overinterprets the purpose of the tax.
Hence, Option B is the best choice.
Read the following paragraph and answer the question which follows
Tenants’ associations have demanded a ‘vacancy tax’ on all vacant and unsold flats in Mumbai.
Which of the following would support the demand made by the tenants’ association ?
Solution
Levy of vacancy tax would discourage people from hoarding property making them to sell or rent it. This would naturally cause the prices of property to fall.
Hence, option E is correct option.
In each question below are given two/three statements followed by two conclusion numbered I and II.You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known fact.Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows from the given statement disregarding commonly know facts.Give answer.
Statements: All rings are circles.
All square are are rings.
No ellipse is a circle.
Conclusions:I. Some rings being ellipses is a possibility.
II. At least some circles are squares.
Solution
ll rings are circles. Some circles are rings.
All square are are rings. Hence, some squares must be circles. Since no circle is an ellipse, no ring can be ellipse.
This can be seen from the following venn diagram.
Only statement II follows.
Statements: No house is an apartment.
Some bungalows are apartments.
Conclusions:I.No house is a bungalow.
II.All bungalows are houses.
Solution
No house is an apartment.
Some bungalows are apartments. We cannot establish a relationship between bungalows.
Neither of I and II follow.
Therefore, option D is correct.
Statements:Some gases are liquids
All liquids are water.
Conclusions:I.All gases being water is a possibility.
II.All such gases which are not water can never be liquids.
Solution
Some gases are liquids. All liquids might be gases.
All liquids are water. Hence, all liquids might be water.
Therefore, only statement I follows.
Option A is correct answer.
Statements :
All seconds are hours.
No second is a day
Conclusions :
I. No day is an hour.
II. At least some hours are seconds
Solution
The venn diagram for above statements is :
Conclusions :
I. No day is an hour = false
II. At least some hours are seconds = true
Thus, only conclusion II follows.
=> Ans - (B)
Statements:Some teachers are professors.
Some lecturers are teachers.
Conclusions:I.All teachers as well as professors being lectures is a possibility.
II.All those teachers who are lectures are also professors.
Solution
Some teachers are professors. All professors might be teachers.
Some lecturers are teachers. All teachers might be lecturers. Hence, all professors might be lecturers.
Therefore only statement I follows.
Option A is correct.
Statements:Some teacher are professors.
Some lecturers are teachers.
Conclusions:I.No professor is a lecture.
II.All lectures being professors is a possibility.
Solution
Some teachers are professors. All professors might be teachers.
Some lecturers are teachers. All teachers might be lecturers. All lecturers might professors.
Therefore only statement II follows.
Option A is correct.
In each of the questions given below which one of the five answer figure should come after the problem figure, if the sequence were continued ?
Solution
As we can see in the given problem figures that leftmost 2 designs of the first row and rightmost two designs of the last row are getting changed from the first figure itself.
The change in the design has a pattern where it changes from "cc" to "uu" then "uu" to "oo" and then goes back to "uu" and "cc".
Now rightmost 2 designs of the first row and leftmost 2 designs of the last row will start changing according to the above-stated pattern from the 2nd problem figure.
Similarly, 2nd row and 3rd-row designs will start changing from next figures according to the pattern mentioned already.
Hence, answer will be A
Solution
Given problem figures have a pattern for 2nd, 4th and 6th figure where design is getting rotated by 135 degrees without any changes in the darkened leaf. Hence, accordingly answer will be E
Solution
As we can see in the given problem figures that the individual designs with the line are getting changed according to different patterns.
The line with the arrow is rotating in the anticlockwise direction as 90 degrees, 180 degrees, 90 degrees, 180 degrees and so on.
The line with "u" is rotating in the clockwise direction as 45 degrees, 90 degrees, 135 degrees, 180 degrees and so on.
The line with a square is rotating in the anticlockwise direction as 0 degrees, 45 degrees, 90 degrees, 135 degrees, 180 degrees and so on.
Hence, according to the patterns described above answer will be D
Solution
As we can see in the given problem figure that the whole design is rotating in the anticlockwise direction and with every rotation a letter is getting changed with the exchange of positions of other letters.
The position of changing letter is starting from the left-most to the right side and then to the topmost. Remaining letters are exchanging their positions in the sets of two letters. Hence, answer will be B
Solution
In the given problem figures, designs are getting changed according to different patterns. The changes in figure 5 to 6 will happen according to figure 1 to 2.
The pattern for figure 1 to 2: Lower-most letters are shifting to right and rightmost letter is coming to the leftmost position, star and square will exchange their positions, C and S will exchange their positions and the remaining 2 letters will also exchange their positions.
The same pattern will be followed for figure 5 to 6 and hence, answer will be D
For the following questions answer them individually
A major Public Sector Bank raised interest rates on loans by 25 basis points was news in some major financial newspapers recently. This means the bank has raised interest by 25 basis points of
The Finance Minister of India in one of his press conferences said that inflationary Pressure is likely to continue following recent increase in rates of some commodities in international markets. Which of the following commodities was he referring to as it gets frequent increase at international levels and disturbs our Home Economy substantially ?
Immediately prior to change in the measure of Food Inflation Which of the following indexes was being used for measuring it ?
What is the full form of ‘FINO’ a term we see frequently in financial newspapers ?
Which of the following is/are commodity/lies on which subsidy is given to farmers/poor in India ?
(A)Fertilizer (B)Kerosene (C)LPG
’Bhagyam Oilfields’ which were recently in news, are located in which of the following states in India ?
The Finance Minister of India recently decided to review the position of ‘Bad Debts’ in priority sector.Which of the following is/are the reason(s) owing to which FM took this decision ?
(A) Bad Debt in agriculture is still rising substantially every year despite special treatment to it
(B) Bad Debt in other areas of priority sector is almost nil now.
(c) Govt is planning to disburse another instalment of rs 1,60,000 crore, which will bring ‘Bad Debts’ almost at ‘Nil level’ and no special treatment will be needed in next fiscal year
Which amongst the following countries is NOT a member of the TAPI pipeline project which was in news recently ?
An agreement on Arms Reduction Popularly known as START is one of the major issues in the way of smooth relations between which of the following two countries ?
The International WWW Conference -2011 was organized in which of the following places in March 2011 ?
Which of the following international agencies/organizations had initiated an International Convention for the Protection of All persons from Enforced Disappearance Which came into effect recently ?
’BRIC’ which was the organisation of 4 nations namely Brazil Russia India and China has now become BRICS which is the fifth nation included in it ?
The process of acquisition of agricultural land and its compensation to farmers recently came up as a major issue in which of the following states ? (it also created law and order problem in the State )
What does the letter ‘L’ denote in the term ‘LAF’ as referred every now and then in relation to monetary policy of the RBI ?
BP Plc, which was in news recently is a major international company in the field of
Who amongst the following has been appointed the new coach of the Indian Cricket team for a period of two years ?
Why was Kanishtha Dhankhar’s name in news recently ?
K Balachander who was awarded prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award 2010 is basically a/an
Banks and other financial institutions in India are required to maintain a certain amount of liquid assets like cash precious metals and other short-term securities as a reserve all the time In Banking World this known as
Which of the following space agencies recently launched three satellites and placed them into Polar Sun Synchronous Orbit successfully ?
As per the decision taken by the Govt of India recently ‘Bamboo is a liberated item now’ What does it really mean ?
(A) Bamboo henceforth will be treated as a minor forest produce only
(B) Now villagers are free to sell bamboo in their community forest areas
(C) Gram Sabha has been given right to issue transport passes to legally transport the produce
Union Cabinet recently passed a rs 7000-crore project to clean up which of the following rivers in India ?
As per estimates of the Planning Commission of India the target growth rate of 12th Five Year Plan is set at
Goodluck Jonathan was the President of
Which of the following schemes has not been launched by the Ministry of Rural Development, Govt of India ?
Where are you likely to find an embedded operating system ?
An online discussion group that allows direct ‘live’ communication is known as
Which of the following is a program that uses a variety of different approaches to identify and eliminate spam ?
Connection or link to other documents or web pages that contain related information is called
Which of the following is a programming language for creating special programs like applets ?
The system unit
System software
Computer and communication technology such as communication links to the Internet that provide help and understanding to the end user is known as
Which of the following is contained on chips connected to the system board and is a holding area for data instructions and information (processed data waiting to be output to secondary storage)
Microsoft’s Messenger allows users to
Portable computer also known as laptop computer, weighing between 4 and 10 pounds is called
The main circuit-board of the system unit is the
Which of the following is billionth of a second ?
Online Marketing is the function of which of the following ?
Customisation is useful for
The key challenge to market-driven strategy is
Effective selling skills depends on
Generation of sales leads can be improved by
A Market plan is
Marketing channels mean
Social Marketing means
Service Marketing is the same as
Market-driven strategies include
Innovation in marketing is same as
Personal Loans can be canvassed among
What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following questions:
$$32\cdot05$$% of 259.99=?
Solution
The problem can be solved quickly by rounding off,
32.05% ~32 and 259.99~ 260
Now, 32% of 260 = 83.2
$$\frac{1}{8} of \frac{2}{3} of \frac{3}{5}$$ of 1715=?
Solution
Now, $$\frac{1}{8} of \frac{2}{3} $$= (1/8)*(2/3)=1/12
Also, ( $$\frac{1}{8} of \frac{2}{3}$$ ) of $$\frac{3}{5}$$ = (1/12) * (3/5) = 1/20
Now, (1/20) 0f 1715= (1/20)*1715 = 85
$$25\cdot05\times123\cdot95+388\cdot999\times15\cdot001=?$$
Solution
Here we are approximating 25.05~25, 123.95~124, 388.99~389, 15.001~15.
The question can be rewritten as,
25*123+388*15=8935
Hence the correct option is 8935.
$$561\div35\cdot05\times19\cdot99$$=?
Solution
By approximating 561~560, 19.99~20 and 35.05~ 35 for easier calculation,
the question can be written as,
560*(20/35)=320
$$(15\cdot01)^{2}\times\sqrt{730}=?$$
Solution
The question can be reframed as,
$$15^{2}$$*$$\sqrt(729)$$=$$225\times27$$=607
In each of these question a number series is given.In each series only one number is wrong.Find out the wrong numbers
3601, 3602, 1803, 604, 154, 36, 12
Solution
In the given series, nth term is obtained by - (Previous term/(n-1) ) +(n-1).
Hence the 5th term should be (604/4)+4 = 155.
However 5th term is given as 154.
Hence, 154 is wrong term in the given series.
4, 12, 42, 196, 1005, 6066, 42511
Solution
In this question, the nth term is obtained by (previous term*n + n^2).
Hence, after 12, the number would be (12*3+9)= 45
Therefore, the correct option is 45.
2, 8, 12, 20, 30, 42, 56
Solution
Here the consecutive difference between the terms is incremented by 2 for the series.
Hence, after 2, the number should be 6.
32, 16, 24, 65, 210, 945, 5197.5
Solution
Here the sucessive numbers are multiplied by .5,1.5.2.5....
Hence, in place of 65 the number should be 24*2.5=60.
Therefore, the incorrect number for series is 65.
7, 13, 25, 49, 97, 194, 385
Solution
Here, in this series, the nth term is (previous term + 6*2n-2 )
Hence, in place of 194 the term should be (97+6*24) = 193
For the following questions answer them individually
Mr X invested a certain amount in Debt and equity Funds in the ratio of 4:5. At the end of one year he earned a total dividend of 30% on his investment.After one year he reinvested the amount including the dividend in the ratio of 6:7 in Debt and Equity Funds.If the amount reinvested in Equity Funds was rs 94,500,what was the original amount invested in Equity Funds ?
Solution
Share
Let the original amount invested be x.
Hence, the amount with him after recieving the dividend is 1.3x.
Now, this amount was reinvested in ratio 6:7 in debt and equity funds. Amount invested in equity fund was 94,500
Hence, (7/13)(1.3x)=94,500, x=135000
now, the original amount invested in equity was (5/9)*135000=75000
The age of the father is 30 years more than the son’s age.Ten years hence the father’s age will become three times the son’s age that time.What is the son’s present age in years?
Solution
Let the son age be x and fathers age be y.
The solution is obtained by solving two simultaneous equations as per given conditions,
x=y+10 and x+10=3(y+10)
Hence, y = 5
If the length of a rectangular field is increased by 20% and the breadth is reduced by 20% the area of the rectangle will be $$192m^{2}$$. What is the area of the original rectangle ?
Solution
Let the length be L and breadth be B. The new length and breadth is 1.2L and 0.8B.
Hence, area = 1.2L*.8B=192
Now L*B=200, but original area = L*B= 200
The product of one-third of a number and 150% of another number is what per cent of the product of the original numbers ?
Solution
Let the number be x and another number be y.
Now, the product of number and another number = x*y
As per given condition, new product (x/3)*1.5y=0.5xy
Now, per cent of the product of the original numbers= (0.5xy/xy)*100=50
Inside a square plot,a circular garden is developed which exactly fits in the square plot and the diameter of the garden is equal to the side of the square plot which is 28 meters. What is the area of the space left out in the square plot after developing the garden ?
Solution
Here, diameter of plot= 28m, radius= 14m.
Area of circular plot = (22/7)*14*14=22*28
Area of square plot= 28*28
Difference of areas= 28*28-22*28=168
Amit and sujit together can complete an assignment of data entry in five days. Sujit’s speed 80% of Amit’s speed and the total key depressions in the assignment are 5,76,000. What is Amit’s speed in key depressions per hour if they work for 8 hours a day ?
Solution
Let, amit's speed be x and sujit's speed be y. y=.8x
They work for total 8*5= 40 hours
x+y=(576000)/40
1.8x=14400
x=8000
Amit speed is 8000 depressions/hr
Out of five girls and three boys,four children are to be randomly selected for a quiz contest.What is the probability that all the selected children are girls ?
Solution
The girls can be chosen in 5C4 ways.
The total candidates can be chosen in 8C4 ways.
Hence,
Probability=5C4/8C4= 1/14
Correct option is option A
Profit earned by organisation is distributed among officers and clerks in the ratio of 5:3 If the number of officers is 45 and the number of clerks is 80 and the amount received by each officer is rs 25,000 what was the total amount of profit earned ?
Solution
The total amount distributed among officers = 45*25000= 11,25,000
If the total amount is x, then this amount is (5/8)x=11,25,000
Hence, x=18,00,000
A shopkeeper labelled the price of the articles so as to earn a profit of 30% on the cost price. He then sold the articles by offering a discount of 10% on the labelled price what is the actual per profit earned in the deal ?
Solution
Let the cost price be x.
As per given condition, the labelled price will be 1.3x.
Discounted price will be 0.9*1.3x= 1.17x
Now, Profit = Price at which item was sold - Cost Price = 1.17x - x = .17x = 17% of Cost price.
Hence, profit is 17%.
Mr Shamin’s salary increase every year by 10% in june. If there is no other increase or reduction in the salary and his salary in June 2011 was rs 22,385, what was his salary in June 2009 ?
Solution
Here, the salary is compounded every year.
Let salary be x.
22385=x(1+.1)2
x=18,500
In each of these question one question is given followed by data in three statements I,II and III. You have to study the question and the data in statements and decide the question can be answered with data in which of the statements and mark your answer accordingly.
What is the rate of interest pcpa ?
Statements:
I.The difference between the compound interest and simple interest earned in two years on the amount invested is rs 100.
II.The amount becomes rs 19,500 in three years on simple interest.
III.The simple interest accrued in two years on the same amount at the same rate of interest is 3,000.
Solution
Here, we don't know principal and rate of interest. They form the two unknown variables.
Let Principal be P and Number of years be N.
II and III condition give two equations in terms of P and N.
I doesn't help with it's data and hence, it is redudant.
Correct option is Option C
What is the speed of the train in kmph ?
Statements:
I.The train crosses an ‘X’ meter-long platform in ‘n’ seconds.
II.The length of the train is ‘y’ metres.
III.The train crosses a signal pole in ‘m’ seconds
Solution
Here, there are four unknown variables namely length of platform (X), time required to cross the platfom (n), length of train (y) and time required to cross signal pole (m).
With given information we can only form 3 equations
The number of variables (4) is more than the equations (3) that can formed.
Hence, we can say that the data is insufficient for calculation.
Therefore, E is the correct option.
How many students passed in first class ?
Statements:
I.85% of the students who appeared in examination have passed either in first class or in second class or in pass class
II.750 students have passed in second class
III.The number students who passed in pass class is 28% of those passed in second class
Solution
Let the number of students be x.
Let number of students in first class, second class, pass class be A. B and C respectively.
Now with given information,
I gives A+B+C=0.85x
II gives B=750
III gives C=0.28B
From I, II and III we can find B and C but A can't still be found as x is unknown.
Here data is insufficient.
Hence, the correct option is option D.
What is the amount invested in scheme ‘B’ ?
Statement:
I.The amounts invested in scheme ‘A’ and ‘B’ are in the ratio of 2:3
II.The amount invested in scheme ‘A’ is 40% of the total amount invested
III.The amount invested in scheme ‘A’ is rs 45,000
Solution
Here, let amount invested in A and B be x and y respectively.
Now, from I, (x/y)=(2/3)
and from II, x=45000
Therefore, y= 67500
We get the amount invested in B from I and III
From II we cannot get the relation between A and B as there can be more schemes other than A and B.
Hence, the correct option is option B
What is the cost of flooring a rectangular hall?
Statements:
I.The length of the rectangle is 6 metres.
II.The breadth of the rectangle is two-third of its length.
III.The cost of flooring the area of 100 $$cm^{2}$$ is rs 45
Solution
Let Length be L and Breadth be B.
Now, from I, L=6m
from II, B=(2/3)L= 4m
Area=L*B=240000cm2 = 240000*.45=10800
Hence, data from I, II and III helps us to give the answer.
Correct option is C
Study the following graph carefully to answer these question .
per cent profit earned by two companies producing electronic goods over the years
% $$profit = \frac{profit Earned}{Total Investment}\times100$$
profit Earned=Total Income-Total Investment in the year
If the profit earned in 2006 by Company B was rs 8,12,500 what was the total income of the company in that year ?
Solution
The profit percent for 2006 of company B is 65%
Hence the Total investment= 812500/0.65 = 12,50,000
Total income= 20,62,500
If the amount invested by the two companies in 2005 was equal what was the ratio of total income of the Company A to that of B in 2005 ?
Solution
Let amount invested be x.
Total income of A = 1.70x
Total income of B = 1.55x
Ratio= 1.7/1.55= 34/31
If the total amount invested by the two companies in 2009 was rs 27 lakh while the amount invested by company B was 50% of the amount invested by company A what was the total profit earned by the two companies together ?
Solution
From given information if A & B is amount invested by the companies, then A=2B
Hence, A=18, B=9.
Profit of A = 75% of 18lakhs = 13.5 lakhs
Profit of B = 80% of 9lakhs = 7.2 lakhs
Total profit earned = 20.7 lakhs
If the income of company A in 2007 and that in 2008 were equal and the amount invested in 2007 was rs 12 lakh what was the amount invested in 2008 ?
Solution
Let the income be x.
Total income in 2007 =12 lacs+.45*12 lacs = 17.4 lacs
Now income in 2008 = x+0.6x=1.6x=17.4 lacs
x=10.875 lacs= 10,87,500
If the amount of profit earned by company A in 2006 was rs 10.15 lakh what was the total investment ?
Solution
if x is the total investment then,
55% of x,
.55x = 10.15 .
x= 18.45
Hence, the option is none of these.
If the amount invested by company B in 2004 is rs 12 lakh and the income of 2004 is equal to the investment in 2005,what is the amount of profit earned in 2005 by company B ?
Solution
Income in 2004 = 12+.55*12=18.6 lakhs
Investment in 2005 = 18.6
Profit earned in 2005 = 18.6*0.55=10.23 lakhs
If the investments of company A in 2007 and 2008 were equal what is the difference between the profits earned in the two years if the income in 2008 was rs 24 lakh ?
Solution
Investment in 2008 = 1.6x=24 lakhs, x=15 lakhs
Profit in 2007 = 0.45 *15= 6.75 lakhs
Difference in profit= 9-6.75=2.25 lakhs
If each of the companies A and B invested rs 25 lakh in 2010 what was the average profit earned by the two companies ?
Solution
Profit earned by company A= .7*25= 17.5 Lakhs
Similarly, profit of company B= 22.5 Lakhs
Average profit = 20 Lakhs
Study the following table carefully and answer the question which follows
Number of candidates found Eligible and the
Number of candidates short listed for Interview for a recent Recruitment process for six posts from different states
From state B which post had the highest percentage of candidates short listed ?
Solution
For state B, percent of people shortlisted candidates for post I = 220/3220 *100 = 6.43%
percent of people shortlisted candidates for post II = 420/8500 *100 =4.9%
percent of people shortlisted candidates for post III = 190/8400 *100 = 2.26%
percent of people shortlisted candidates for post IV = 320/6200 *100 = 5.16%
percent of people shortlisted candidates for post V = 180/5800 *100 = 3.1%
percent of people shortlisted candidates for post VI = 430/6200 *100 = 6.94%
For post VI percent is highest among all the posts.
What is the average number of candidates (approximately) found eligible for post III from all states ?
Solution
Average = (Total number of eligible candidates from all the states)/ number of states
= (5200+8400+7600+2600+3800+4400+6000)/7 = 38000/7
$$\approx$$ 5428
What is the overall percentage (rounded off to one digit after decimal) of candidates short listed over the total number of candidates eligible for post I from all the states together ?
Solution
Overall Percentage= (Number of candidates shortlisted for post I from all the states)/(Number of candidates eligible for post I from all the states)
=$$\frac{65+220+280+85+120+325+550}{2500+3200+2800+2400+3000+4800+6500}\times100$$
=6.5%
What is the ratio of the total number of candidates short listed for all the posts together from state E to that from state G ?
Solution
ratio =(Total number of candidates shortlisted from state E)/(Total number of candidates shortlisted from state G)
=$$\frac{120+280+75+280+260+520}{550+140+325+220+410+200}$$
= 307/369
The total number of candidates found eligible for post I from all states together is approximately what per cent of the total of candidates found eligible for post VI from all states together ?
Solution
Percent of candidates eligible from I to VI = (Total no. of candidates found eligible for post I from all states) / ( Total no. of candidates found eligible for post I from all states)
= $$\frac{2500+3200+2800+2400+3000+4800+6500}{5400+6200+3700+4800+7800+8800+2700}\times100$$
= 65%
Which state had the lowest percentage of candidates short listed with respect to candidate eligible for post IV ?
Solution
Amongst all the eligible candidates, for the post IV
E has 280 of 5880 candidates.
E has only 4.1%.
Hence, the correct option is option C
What is the ratio of the total number of candidates short listed for post V to that for post VI from all states together ?
Solution
ratio = $$\frac{4600+5800+7300+3900+6100+4900+8100}{5400+6200+3700+4800+7800+8800+2700}$$ =165/278
These question are based on the following data.Study it carefully and answer the question that follow.
In a school having 400 students boys and girls are in the ratio of 3:5 The students speak Hindi,English or both the languages 12% of the boys speak only Hindi. 22% of the girls speak only English 24% of the total students speak only Hindi and the number of boys speaking both the languages is six times the number of boys speaking only Hindi
How many boys speak Hindi ?
Solution
The no. of boys speaking only hindi = 12% of 3/8 of 400= 18
The no. of boys speaking both Hindi and English = 6*18= 108
The total no. of boys speaking Hindi = 126
How many girls speak only Hindi ?
Solution
24% speak only Hindi i.e 96 speak Hindi.
12% of 150 boy i.e 18 boys speak only Hindi
Of these 18 boys speak only Hindi and hence remaining 76 are girls speaking only hindi
How many students speak English ?
Solution
24% speak only Hindi.
Hence remaining 76% must speak English or English and Hindi both.
Total number of students = 400
76% of 400=304
Hence, option A is correct.
The number of girls speaking only Hindi is what percent of the total number of students speaking only Hindi ?
Solution
Total number of students who speak only Hindi=24% of 400 = 96
Number of boys who speak only Hindi = 12% of 150 = 18
Number of girls who speak only Hindi = 78
The percent of girls speaking only Hindi of the total number of students speaking only Hindi = $$\frac{78}{96}\times100$$ = 81.25
What is the ratio of the number of boys to the number of girls speaking both the languages ?
Solution
Number of girls speaking both the langauge = (400- no. of boys speaking both language)- No. of girls speaking only english - No. of girls speaking only hindi = 400 - 108 - 44-96 =117
The ratio = 108/117
For the following questions answer them individually
The area of the circle is $$616 cm^{2}$$. What is the area of the rectangle ?(. or ‘dot’ or indicates centre of the circle.)
Solution
Let the length be L and breadth bhe B.
Now Diameter of circle is equal to the Length.
And it's radius is equal to breadth.
Here, radius of circle is = 14
Hence, Length = 28
Breadth = 14
Area = 28*14=392
Study the information given in each of these question and then answer the question
Population in million
City Total population Male Population
A 12 6.5
B 15 7.2
C 17 9.0
D 19 9.9
E 22 10.8
What is the average female population in million ?
Solution
Female Population = Total Population - Male Population
Now, Average =(Total number of females)/number of cities
=$$\frac{6.5+7.8+6.0+6.0+9.1+11.2}{5}$$
= 8.32
What is the per cent rise in production in 2007 from 2006 ?(round off to two digits after decimal.)
graph
Solution
The increase in production = $$\frac{1300-1100}{1100}\times100$$
= 18.18%
Out of a total 550 students how many students did not prefer Maths or Economics ?
Break-up of students having preference for each subject
Solution
No. of students not preferring Maths or Economics = No. of students preferring History or Geography
= (Percent of students preferrig history + Percent of students preferrig history)% of 550
= 72% of 550 = 396
Person salary (in rs lakh)
A 8.5
B 7.6
C 12.8
D 5.4
E 10.5
What is the difference (in rs lakh ) between the average salary and the lowest salary ?
Solution
Average = (8.5+7.6+12.8+5.4+10.5)/5 = 8.96
Difference between the lowest and average = 8.96-5.5 = 3.46
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions
Jagir Singh has sold red onions at a market in south Delhi every day for the past half-century.Perched on an upturned crate wrapped tight against the chill air he offers pyaz a staple for much Indian cooking, for 60 rs a kilo the most he can remember.Business is brisk but most customers pick up only a small handful of onions.That is just as well Wholesale supplies are tight he says and the quality is poor.
As India’s economy grows by some 9% a year food prices are soaring In late December the commerce ministry judged that food inflation had reached 18.3% with pricey vegetables mostly to blame.Officials have made some attempts to temper the rise in the past month scrapping import taxes for onions banning their export and ordering low-priced sales at government-run shops. But there is no quick fix
Heavy rain in the west of India brought a rotten harvest Vegetables from farther afield-including a politically sensitive delivery from a neighbouring country are costly to move on India crowded pot-holed roads. Few refrigerated lorries and poor logistics mean that much of each harvested is wasted Newspapers allege hoarders are cashing in
The biggest problem are structural Food producers hampered by land restrictions archaic retail networks and bad infrastructure fail to meet extra demand from consumers It was estimated in October that a 39% rise in income per person in the previous five years might have created an extra 220 million regular consumer of milk eggs meat and fish Supplies have not kept up with this potential demand
The broader inflation rate may be a less eye watering problem than the onions suggest The central bank has lifted interest rates steadily in the past year and is expected to do so again later this month Headline inflation fell to 7.5% in November down by just over a percentage points from October though it is still above the central bank’s forecaste of 5.5% for March.
What is responsible for the increased demand of certain food items amongst consumers ?
Solution
In the fourth paragraph of the passage, author clearly outlines that there has been 39% rise in income per person in the previous 5 years. This has been responsible for the increased demand of certain food items amongst consumers. Hence, the correct option is option C.
Which of the following is not true in the context of the passage ?
Solution
The help from other countries is a politcally sensitive issue along with issue of logistics and transport and hence, it has been difficult to get their help to counter food inflation. Hence, option B is correct answer.
Which of the following is\are the reason for increase in food/vegetable prices ?
(A)Bad weather
(B)Land restrictions
(C)Poor infrastructure for storage and transportation
Solution
As outlined in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4, we see that bad weather, land rerstrictions and poor infrastructure for storage and transportation are all responsible for increase in food/vegetable prices.
Which of the following is/are TRUE in the context of the passage ?
(A)Interest rates are being raised in India
(B)India is witnessing a steady economic growth
(C)It has been proven that the food inflation is mainly because of hoarding
Solution
The passage talks about the rising food inflation and various reasons responsible for it. Also, the rising interest rates are also mentioned.
Hence, the correct option is B.
Which of the following is possibly the most appropriate title for the passage ?
Solution
The passage talks about the food inflation in India and gives various aspects of it. Out of all the options, 'Food inflation in India' is most appropriate title.
Hence, the correct option is option is A.
What can be said about the sale of onions at present as given in the passage ?
Solution
At the start of the passage, in the first paragraph, author mentions that people are not buying as much onion as they used to. This is inspite of the fact that sale is brisk.
Hence, the correct option is B.
The usage of the phrase ‘cashing in’ in the passage can possibly mean
Solution
In the context of passage, cashing in used for hoarders. It means that they are profiting.
Hence, the correct option is A.
Which of the following is most similar in meaning to the word tight as used in the passage ?
Solution
In the passage, 'tight' is used in context of 'limited' supply.
Hence, the correct option is C.
Which of the following is most similar in meaning to the word temper as used in the passage ?
Solution
In the passage, temper is used in context of 'tempering the inflation' meaning 'controlling the inflation'.
Hence, the correct option is E.
Which of the following is most opposite in meaning of the word archaic as used in the passage ?
Solution
In the context of passage, the word 'archaic' means 'old'.
Hence, the correct option is 'Modern' i.e option C.
Which of the phrases (a) (b)(c)and (d) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct ?If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required mark (e) as the answer.
Seeing that there was an ongoing sale in one of her favourite stores Seeta made a bee line for it immediately after entering the mall
Solution
The statement is gramatically correct with proper usage of phrase.
Hence, the correct option is E.
Sharon made it to work in the nicks of times or else she would have missed the meeting
Solution
The english idiom is 'nick of time' which means at the last possible instant.
All other variations of the phrase given in option are wrong.
The gramatically correct statement would be, 'Sharon made it tp work in the nick of time or else she would have missed the meeting.'
Hence, the correct option is A.
Varun was on cloud nine after having stood first in his class.
Solution
The sentence is gramatically correct and no correction is required.
Hence, E is correct option.
Vithal had a habit of pass the buck when it came to important issues at work
Solution
'Passing the buck' means to attribute the responsibility to another person.
Other options might seem variation of the same but are incorrect gramatically.
The gramatically correct sentence would read as, 'Vithal had a habit of passing the buck when it came to important issues at work.'
Hence, the correct option is C.
Puneet raked his brains and tried to find an answer to a tricky question given in the paper but could’t find one
Solution
The sentence withcorrect usage of phrase would read as, 'Puneet racked his brains and tried to find an answer to a tricky question given in the paper but couldn't find one.'
Hence, the correct option is option B.
Each question below has two blanks each blank indicating that something has been omitted Find out which option can be used to fill up the blank in the sentence in the same sequence to make it meaningfully complete.
The water transport project on the west coast is _____to get a shot in the arm with a new plan in which the Road Development Corporation will build the infrastructure and ____a private party to operate the service.
Solution
The correct usage is pair of words would be slated and allow.
The sentence would read as:
The water transport project on the west coast is slated to get a shot in the arm with a new plan in which the Road Development Corporation will build the infrastructure and allow a private party to operate the service.
Hence, the correct option is D.
As the weekend finally rolled around the city folk were only ____happy to settle down and laugh their cares____
Solution
The pair of words corresponding to option B most suits the context of the sentence. Hence, the sentence would read as: As the weekend finally rolled aroud the city folk were only too happy to settle down and laugh their cares away.
The flood of brilliant ideas has not only_______ us but has also encouraged us to ______ the last date for submission of entries
Solution
The pair of words corresponding to option A is most apprpriate. The sentence reads as: The flood of brilliant ideas has not only overwhelmed us but has also encouraged us to extend the last date for submission of entries.
_______about prolonged power cuts in urban areas, the authorities have decided to ______over to more reliable and eco-friendly system to run its pumps
Solution
The pair of words corresponding to option D is most appropriate. The sentence reads as: Concerned about prolonged power cuts in urban areas, the authorities have decided to switch over to more reliable and eco-friendly system to run its pump.
The high cutoff marks this year have _____college admission-seekers to either ______for lesser known colleges or change their subject preferences
Solution
The pair of words corresponding to option C is most apprpriate. The sentence reads as: The high cutoff marks this year have forced college admission-seekers to either settle for lesser known colleges or change their subject preferences.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the question.
India is rushing headlong towards economic success and modernisation counting on high-tech industries such as information technology and biotechnology to propel the nation to prosperity India’s recent announcement that it would no longer produce unlicensed inexpensive generic pharmaceuticals bowed to the realities of the world Trade Organisation while at the same time challenging the domestic drug industry to compete with the multinational firms. Unfortunately its weak higher education sector constitutes the Achilles’ heel of this strategy. Its systematic disinvestment in higher education in recent years has yielded neither world-class research nor very many highly trained scholars scientists or managers to sustain high-tech development.
India’s main competitors-especially China but also Singapore Taiwan and South Korea are investing in large and differentiated higher education systems. They are providing access to a large number of students at the bottom of the academic system while at the same time building some research-based universities that are able to compete with the world’s best institutions. The recent London Times Higher Education Supplement ranking of the world’s top 200 universities included three in China three in Hong Kong three in South Korea One in Taiwan and one in India. These countries are positioning themselves for leadership in the knowledge-based economies of the coming era.
There was a time when countries could achieve economic success with cheap labour and low-tech manufacturing, Low wages still help but contemporary large scale development requires a sophisticated and at least partly knowledge-based economy India has chosen that path but will find a major stumbling block in its university system
India has significant advantages in the 21st century knowledge race.It has a large higher education sector the third largest in the world in terms of numbers of students after China and the united states It uses english as a primary language of higher education and research It has long acdemic tradition Academic freedom is respected There are a small number of high-quality institutions departments, and centres that can from the basic sector in higher education The fact that the states rather than the central Government exerise major responsibility for higher education creates a rather “cumbersome” but the system allows for a variety of policies and approaches
Yet the weaknesses far outweigh the strengths India educates approximately 10 per cent of its young people in higher education compared to more than half in the major industrialised countries and 15 per cent in China Almost all of the world’s academic system “resemble” a pyramid, with a smaller high-quality tier at the top tier.None of its universities occupies a solid position at the top A few of the best unversities have some excellence The University Grants Commission’s recent major support to five universities to build on their recognised strength is a step towards recognising a differentiated academic system and “fostering” excellence These universities combined enro; well under one percent of the student population.
Which of the following is TRUE in the context of the passage ?
Solution
In the third paragraph of the passage, it is clearly mentioned that in the past countries could progress economically through low manufacturing cost as well as low wages of labour.
Hence, the correct option is C.
What does the phrase ‘Achilles heel’ mean as used in the passage ?
Solution
Achilles heel is an idiom which means weakness inspite of overall strength.
In the context of passage, phrase 'Achilles heel' does refer to 'weakness'.
Hence, the correct option is option A.
Which of the following is/are India’s strength/s in terms of higher education ?
(A) Its system of higher education allows variations
(B)Medium of instruction for most higher learning is English
(C)It has the paraphernalia allbeit small in number to build a high-quality higher educational sector
Solution
As paragraph 3 outlines, both statements B and C are correct.
India offers specialization in higher education in only selected areas.
Only B and C are statements stating India's strength in higher education.
Therefore, option D is correct.
What are the Asian countries other than India, doing to head towards a knowledge based economy ?
(A)Building competitive research based universities
(B)Investing in diverse higher education system
(C)Providing access to higher education to select few students
Solution
In paragraph 2 of the passage, author states that countries like China, Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea are investing in large and differentiated education system. They are also providing avenues for research. Hence, both the statements I and II are correct.Option B is correct.
Which of the following is possibly the most appropriate title for the passage ?
Solution
The passage gives various different aspects of India's higher education scenario. However, it's main purpose is to put India in context of other nations and their hunt for a knowledge based economy.
What did India agree to do at the behest of the World Trade Organisation ?
Solution
As stated in first paragraph of the passage, India agreed to stop manufacturing cheap common medicines without licence. Hence, option D is correct.
Which of the following is/are India’s weakness/es when it comes to the higher education ?
(A)Indian universities do not have the requisite teaching faculty to cater to the needs of the higher education sector
(B)Only five Indian universities occupy the top position very strongly in the academic pyramid when it comes to higher education
(C)India has the least percentage of young population taking to higher education as compared to the rest of the comparable countries
Solution
Only 10% of India's young population takes to higher education. Therefore, statement corresponding to option C is correct.
Which of the following according to the passage is/are needed for the economic success of a country ?
(A)Cheap labour
(B)Educated employees
(C)Research institutions to cater to the needs of development
Solution
The author over the course of passage does outline the need of cheap labour, educated employees and research institutions in need for economic development of the country. These ensures availability of cheap manpower, skilled and knowledgeable employees and research for innovation and subsequent growth.
Hence, the correct option is E.
Choose the word of words which is most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage: FOSTERING
Solution
In the context of passage, 'fostering' refers to 'nurturing' and is used in context of 'growth'. Hence, the correct option is D.
Choose the word of words which is most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage: PROPEL
Solution
In the context of passage 'propel' is used in reference of 'driving forward' the growth.
Hence, the correct option is A.
Choose the word of words which is most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage: MASSIVE
Solution
Massive, here, in the passage, refers to enormous or huge.
Therfore, the correct option is option E.
Choose the word of words which is most similar in meaning to the phrase printed in bold as used in the passage: STUMBLING BLOCK
Solution
In general sense, 'stumbling block' refers to something which causes difficulty in progress.
In the context of given passage, 'stumbling block' refers to hurdle i.e something which is obstructing the progress.
Hence, the correct option is D.
Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage: CUMBERSOME
Solution
Here, in the passage, 'cumbersome' refers to 'difficult' to manage. It's opposite is manageable. Hence, the correct option is B.
Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage: RESEMBLE
Solution
Here, resemble means to show similarity. Opposite of resemble would be 'to differ'. Hence, the correct option is D.
Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage: DIFFERENTIATED
Solution
Here, differentiated is used in context of 'differing from'. And opposite of that usage would be 'similar'.
Hence, the correct option is option A.
Rearrange the following six sentence (A),(B),(C),(D),(E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph then answer the question given below them.
(A)Its prevalence reflects very badly on a society that is not able to stop this evil.
(B)Though elimination of child labour is an impossible task considering the current socio-economic scenario of these poor families the Indian government is committed to the task of ensuring that no child remains illiterate hungry and without medical care,
(C)Therefore unless the socio-economic status of the poor families is improved India has to live with child labour
(D)The members of these households have to send their children to work even if the future of these innocent children is ruined as that is the only choice open for them to survive in the world
(E)Child labour is no doubt an evil that should be done away with at the earliest
(F)But in a society where many households may have to suffer the pangs of hunger if the children are withdrawn from work beggars can’t be choosers
Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ?
Solution
The order of sentences to form meaningful paragraph is given as:
( The statement number in question has been left unchanged for ease of understanding.)
(E)Child labour is no doubt an evil that should be done away with at the earliest. (Here, premise of child labour is introduced and therefore this forms the first sentence.)
(A)Its prevalence reflects very badly on a society that is not able to stop this evil. (This will naturally be the second sentence, as there is continuation of explanation of the 'evil' of child labour.)
(F)But in a society where many households may have to suffer the pangs of hunger if the children are withdrawn from work beggars can’t be choosers. (Here, the most prevalent and primary reason for child labour is given. The paragraph is now taking turn towards explanation.)
(D)The members of these households have to send their children to work even if the future of these innocent children is ruined as that is the only choice open for them to survive in the world. (Again, further explanation is given.)
(C)Therefore unless the socio-economic status of the poor families is improved India has to live with child labour. (This should form penultimate sentence of the paragraph. Here, a sense of closure to the ongoing premise is apparent.)
(B)Though elimination of child labour is an impossible task considering the current socio-economic scenario of these poor families the Indian government is committed to the task of ensuring that no child remains illiterate hungry and without medical care. (This will form the last sentence of the paragraph mainly because it offers a sense of closure to the idea.)
Hence option B is correct.
Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ?
Solution
The order of sentences to form meaningful paragraph is given as:
( The statement number in question has been left unchanged for ease of understanding.)
(E)Child labour is no doubt an evil that should be done away with at the earliest. (Here, premise of child labour is introduced and therefore this forms the first sentence.)
(A)Its prevalence reflects very badly on a society that is not able to stop this evil. (This will naturally be the second sentence, as there is continuation of explanation of the 'evil' of child labour.)
(F)But in a society where many households may have to suffer the pangs of hunger if the children are withdrawn from work beggars can’t be choosers. (Here, the most prevalent and primary reason for child labour is given. The paragraph is now taking turn towards explanation.)
(D)The members of these households have to send their children to work even if the future of these innocent children is ruined as that is the only choice open for them to survive in the world. (Again, further explanation is given.)
(C)Therefore unless the socio-economic status of the poor families is improved India has to live with child labour. (This should form penultimate sentence of the paragraph. Here, a sense of closure to the ongoing premise is apparent.)
(B)Though elimination of child labour is an impossible task considering the current socio-economic scenario of these poor families the Indian government is committed to the task of ensuring that no child remains illiterate hungry and without medical care. (This will form the last sentence of the paragraph mainly because it offers a sense of closure to the idea.)
Hence option D is correct.
Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ?
Solution
The order of sentences to form meaningful paragraph is given as:
( The statement number in question has been left unchanged for ease of understanding.)
(E)Child labour is no doubt an evil that should be done away with at the earliest. (Here, premise of child labour is introduced and therefore this forms the first sentence.)
(A)Its prevalence reflects very badly on a society that is not able to stop this evil. (This will naturally be the second sentence, as there is continuation of explanation of the 'evil' of child labour.)
(F)But in a society where many households may have to suffer the pangs of hunger if the children are withdrawn from work beggars can’t be choosers. (Here, the most prevalent and primary reason for child labour is given. The paragraph is now taking turn towards explanation.)
(D)The members of these households have to send their children to work even if the future of these innocent children is ruined as that is the only choice open for them to survive in the world. (Again, further explanation is given.)
(C)Therefore unless the socio-economic status of the poor families is improved India has to live with child labour. (This should form penultimate sentence of the paragraph. Here, a sense of closure to the ongoing premise is apparent.)
(B)Though elimination of child labour is an impossible task considering the current socio-economic scenario of these poor families the Indian government is committed to the task of ensuring that no child remains illiterate hungry and without medical care. (This will form the last sentence of the paragraph mainly because it offers a sense of closure to the idea.)
Hence option A is correct.
Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement ?
Solution
The order of sentences to form meaningful paragraph is given as:
( The statement number in question has been left unchanged for ease of understanding.)
(E)Child labour is no doubt an evil that should be done away with at the earliest. (Here, premise of child labour is introduced and therefore this forms the first sentence.)
(A)Its prevalence reflects very badly on a society that is not able to stop this evil. (This will naturally be the second sentence, as there is continuation of explanation of the 'evil' of child labour.)
(F)But in a society where many households may have to suffer the pangs of hunger if the children are withdrawn from work beggars can’t be choosers. (Here, the most prevalent and primary reason for child labour is given. The paragraph is now taking turn towards explanation.)
(D)The members of these households have to send their children to work even if the future of these innocent children is ruined as that is the only choice open for them to survive in the world. (Again, further explanation is given.)
(C)Therefore unless the socio-economic status of the poor families is improved India has to live with child labour. (This should form penultimate sentence of the paragraph. Here, a sense of closure to the ongoing premise is apparent.)
(B)Though elimination of child labour is an impossible task considering the current socio-economic scenario of these poor families the Indian government is committed to the task of ensuring that no child remains illiterate hungry and without medical care. (This will form the last sentence of the paragraph mainly because it offers a sense of closure to the idea.)
Hence option D is correct.
Which of the following should should be the SIXTH sentence after rearrangement ?
Solution
The order of sentences to form meaningful paragraph is given as:
( The statement number in question has been left unchanged for ease of understanding.)
(E)Child labour is no doubt an evil that should be done away with at the earliest. (Here, premise of child labour is introduced and therefore this forms the first sentence.)
(A)Its prevalence reflects very badly on a society that is not able to stop this evil. (This will naturally be the second sentence, as there is continuation of explanation of the 'evil' of child labour.)
(F)But in a society where many households may have to suffer the pangs of hunger if the children are withdrawn from work beggars can’t be choosers. (Here, the most prevalent and primary reason for child labour is given. The paragraph is now taking turn towards explanation.)
(D)The members of these households have to send their children to work even if the future of these innocent children is ruined as that is the only choice open for them to survive in the world. (Again, further explanation is given.)
(C)Therefore unless the socio-economic status of the poor families is improved India has to live with child labour. (This should form penultimate sentence of the paragraph. Here, a sense of closure to the ongoing premise is apparent.)
(B)Though elimination of child labour is an impossible task considering the current socio-economic scenario of these poor families the Indian government is committed to the task of ensuring that no child remains illiterate hungry and without medical care. (This will form the last sentence of the paragraph mainly because it offers a sense of closure to the idea.)
Hence option E is correct.
In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words are suggested one of which fits the blank appropriately.Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Around the world forests are being(191) at a rate of about thirteen million hectares a year and deforestation accounts for an estimated 17%-20% of all global emissions In addition forests and other terrestrial carbon sinks play a (192) role in preventing runaway climate change soaking up a full 2.6 GT of atmospheric carbon every year The destruction of forests therefore not only emits carbon a staggering 1.6 Gt a year Which severely (193) forests capacity to absorb emissions from other sources but also drastically (194) the amount of forested land available to acts as a carbon sink in the future
However the effects of deforestation extend beyond carbon Rainforests (195) a wide variety of ecosystems services from regulating rainfall to purifying groundwater and keeping fertile soil from (196) deforestation in one area can seriously damage food production and (197) to clean water in an entire region The value of global ecosystem services has been estimated at 33 trillion USD each year almost half of global GDP but these services have been taken for granted without a mechanism to make the market reflect their value.Rainforests are also a home and (198) of income for a huge number of people in Africa Asia and South America. (199) this economic pressures frequently drive both local communities and national governments in the developing world to (200)these forests in ways that are unsustainable clear-cutting vast areas for fuel timber mining or agriculture land
191
Solution
Ended, extinct, wasted and killed don't suit the context of the sentence. They don't make sentence seem sensible.
Hence, use of destroyed is correct.
Therefore, option B is correct.
192
Solution
Here, important and vital both mean same thing.
However, to make gramatical sense, use of vital is appropriate.
Hence, option C is correct.
193
Solution
Here, affects and diminshes both can be choices. However, 'impairs' is most appropriate in context of paragraph.
Hence, the correct option is E.
194
Solution
Among all the options, 'reduces' is most appropriate and suits the context well.
Hence, C is the correct option.
195
Solution
'Offer' is most appropriate in the context. Other options don't seem much in sync with the context.
Hence, the correct option is B.
196
Solution
Here, the reasons of deforestration are given. We generally use 'erosion' in relation with 'soil'.
Hence, the correct option is E.
197
Solution
Here, 'availability' and 'acess' both can be used.
However, 'acess' is much more appropriate usage.
Hence, the correct option is D.
198
Solution
We, generally, use 'source of income'.
Hence, option B is correct.
199
Solution
'Despite' makes much more gramatical sense then other words given as option.
Hence, the correct option is A.
200
Solution
Only 'exploit' suits the context to correctly convey the meaning.
Hence, option A is correct.
