Which of the following groups of puppies could be in pen 2?
XAT 2010 Question Paper - DM
Questions are based on a set of conditions. In answering some of the questions, it may be useful to draw a rough diagram. Choose the response that most accurately and completely answers each question.
In a local pet store, seven puppies wait to be introduced to their new owners. The puppies, named Ashlen, Blakely, Custard, Daffy, Earl, Fala and Gabino, are all kept in two available pens. Pen 1 holds three puppies, and pen 2 holds four puppies.
If Gabino is kept in pen 1, then Daffy is not kept in pen 2.
If Daffy is not kept in pen 2, then Gabino is kept in pen 1.
If Ashlen is kept in pen 2, then Blakely is not kept in pen 2.
If Blakely is kept in pen 1, then Ashlen is not kept in pen 1.
Solution
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Let us name the puppies as A, B, D, D, E, F and G on the basis of the first alphabet of their name.
From the first two statements we can infer that G and D must be in the same pen. From the last two statements we can infer that A and B must be in different pens.
Any other information is not provided. So, we have to make cases for different possibilities:
From the table, we can see that only the combination given in option D is possible (case II).
Hence, option D is the correct answer.
If Earl shares a pen with Fala, then which of the following MUST be true?
Solution
Let us name the puppies as A, B, D, D, E, F and G on the basis of the first alphabet of their name. From the first two statements we can infer that G and D must be in the same pen. From the last two statements we can infer that A and B must be in different pens. Any other information is not provided. So, we have to make cases for different possibilities:
If Earl shares a pen with Fala, cases I, II, III and VI are applicable. In all these cases, Custard is in pen 2.
Option A is violated in case III.
Option C is violated in cases I, II and VI.
Option D is violated in cases I and II.
Option E is violated in cases II and VI.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
If Earl and Fala are in different pens, then which of the following must NOT be true?
Solution
Let us name the puppies as A, B, D, D, E, F and G on the basis of the first alphabet of their name. From the first two statements we can infer that G and D must be in the same pen. From the last two statements we can infer that A and B must be in different pens. Any other information is not provided. So, we have to make cases for different possibilities:
If Earl and Fala are in different groups, cases IV, V, VII and VIII are acceptable.
Option A is true in cases IV and VII.
Option B is true in cases VII and VIII.
Option C is true in case VII.
Option D is true in case IV.
Option E is not true in any of the case IV, V, VII or VIII.
Hence, option E is the correct answer.
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
In calendar year 2008, there was turbulence in the air as Jet Airways' Chairman pondered what course of action the airline should take. Air India was also struggling with the same dilemma. Two of India's largest airlines, Air India and Jet Airways, had sounded caution on their fiscal health due to mounting operational costs. A daily operational loss of $2 million (Rs 8.6 crore) had in fact forced Jet Airways to put its employees on alert. Jet's senior General Manager had termed the situation as grave. Jet's current losses were $2 million a day (including Jet-Lite). The current rate of Jet Airways' domestic losses was $0.5 million (Rs 2.15 crore) and that of JetLite was another $0.5 million. International business was losing over $1 million (Rs 4.30 crore) a day.
The situation was equally grave for other national carriers. Driven by mounting losses of almost Rs 10 crore a day. Air India, in its merged avatar, was considering severe cost cutting measures like slashing employee allowances, reducing In flight catering expenses on short haul flights and restructuring functional arms. The airline also considered other options like cutting maintenance costs by stationing officers at hubs, instead of allowing them to travel at regular intervals.
Jet Airways, Air India and other domestic airlines had reasons to gel worried, as 24 airlines across the world had gone bankrupt in the year on account of rising fuel costs. In India, operating costs had gone up 30 - 40%. Fuel prices had doubled in the past one year to Rs 70,000 per kilolitre, forcing airlines to increase fares. Consequently, passenger load had fallen to an average 55-60% per flight from previous year's peak of 70-75%. Other airlines faced a similar situation; some were even looking for buyers. Domestic carriers had lost about Rs 4,000 crore in 2007-08 with Air India leading the pack. "As against 27% wage bill globally, our wage bill is 22% of total input costs. Even then we are at a loss," an Air India official said. Civil aviation ministry, however, had a different take. "Air India engineers go to Dubai every fortnight to work for 15 days and stay in five star hotels. If they are stationed there, the airline would save Rs 8 crore a year. This is just the tip of the iceberg. There are several things we can do to
reduce operational inefficiency. " According to analysts, Jet Airways could be looking at a combined annual loss of around Rs 3,000 crore, if there were no improvement in operational efficiencies and ATF prices. Against this backdrop, the airline had asked its employees to raise the service bar and arrest falling passenger load.
Which of the following are the reasons for Jet Airways not doing well?
1. Rising ATF prices
2. Reduced passenger load
3. Declining service quality
4. Staff travelling to Dubai
Solution
In the third paragraph, it has been mentioned that due to rise in oil prices and fall in passenger load, Jet Airways is incurring heavy losses. So, statements 1 and 2 are valid reasons. Statement 3 is not mentioned in the passage. Statement 4 is about Air India, and not Jet Airways.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.
The total loss for the airline industry was likely to be Rs. 10,000 crore. Jet Airlines lost Rs. 3,000 crore, Air India lost Rs. “X” crore and “rest of the airlines” lost Rs. “Y” crore. What was the loss for the “rest of the airlines”, in 2008?
Solution
The loss to Air India is given as almost Rs. 10 crore a day, which is equal to Rs 366*10=3660 crores in a year.(leap year)
Total loss = 10000=3000+3660 + rest of the airlines loss
=> Rest of the airlines loss = Rs 3340 crore
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
Suppose fuel constitutes 30% of the revenues, do you think airlines would be in a better situation by reducing prices?
Solution
Since we do not now what part of the operating costs is constituted by fuel, we cannot take a decision regarding prices. Also we don't know the percentage by which the passengers will increase if we reduce the prices.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
An audit unearthed a financial scam in NWC Corporation. One or more among the 9 financial accountants of NWC Corporation are suspected to have fudged the accounts. Following are the statements made by the nine suspects.
Shrinivas: Nagraj fudged the accounts
Datta: Shrinivas did not fudge the accounts
Nagraj: Datta is lying and I did not fudge accounts
Jose: Shrinivas is telling the truth
Samuel: Exactly three of the suspects are telling the truth
Ejaz: Datta is lying and Shrinivas fudged the accounts
Chaudhary: Datta fudged the accounts
Ganeshan: Datta is lying and Shrinivas is telling the truth
Panda: Samuel is lying
If Samuel is telling the truth, which of the following statements is true?
Solution
It is given that Samuel is telling the truth. So, there must be exactly three truth tellers including Samuel.
If Samuel is telling the truth, Panda must be lying.
Case I
Let us assume that Shrinivas is telling the truth and Nagraj fudged the accounts.. In this case, Jose must also be telling the truth. So, everybody except Samuel, Shrinivas and Jose must be lying. However, Datta's statement is also true and thus there are more than three truth tellers. So, our assumption is wrong. Thus, Shrinivas must be lying and Nagraj did not fudge the accounts. Also, Jose and Ganeshan must be lying as both says that Shrinivas is telling the truth
Case II
Let us assume that Datta is telling the truth and Shrinivas did not fudge the accounts. In this case, Nagraj and Ezaz must be lying as they say that Datta is lying. So, we have already got six liers and thus, Chaudhary must be telling the truth. Therefore, our assumption is valid.
Case III
Let us assume that Datta is not telling the truth. In this case Nagraj and Ezaz can be telling the truth along with Samuel and the other six guys must be lying. This case is also possible.
Except the above cases, any other case is not possible.
Therefore, option A is true in case II.Hence, option A is the correct answer.
If Panda is lying, which of the following statements cannot be true?
Solution
It is given that Panda is lying. Thus, Samuel is telling the truth. So, there must be exactly three truth-tellers including Samuel. If Samuel is telling the truth, Panda must be lying.
Case I
Let us assume that Shrinivas is telling the truth and Nagraj fudged the accounts.. In this case, Jose must also be telling the truth. So, everybody except Samuel, Shrinivas and Jose must be lying. However, Datta's statement is also true and thus there are more than three truth-tellers. So, our assumption is wrong. Thus, Shrinivas must be lying and Nagraj did not fudge the accounts. Also, Jose and Ganeshan must be lying as both say that Shrinivas is telling the truth
Case II
Let us assume that Datta is telling the truth and Shrinivas did not fudge the accounts. In this case, Nagraj and Ezaz must be lying as they say that Datta is lying. So, we have already got six liers and thus, Chaudhary must be telling the truth. Therefore, our assumption is valid.
Case III
Let us assume that Datta is not telling the truth. In this case, Nagraj and Ezaz can be telling the truth along with Samuel and the other six guys must be lying. This case is also possible.
Except for the above cases, any other case is not possible.
Therefore,
Option A is true in case I.
Option B is true in case I.
Option C is true in both cases.
Option E is true in case I.
Option D cannot be true in any case.
Option D is the correct answer.
Questions are based on a set of conditions. In answering some of the questions, it may be useful to draw a rough diagram. Choose the response that most accurately and completely answers each question.
Five colleagues pooled their efforts during the office lunch-hour to solve the crossword in the daily paper.
Colleagues: Mr. Bineet, Mr. Easwar, Ms. Elsie, Ms. Sheela, Ms. Titli.
Answers: Burden, Barely, Baadshah, Rosebud, Silence.
Numbers: 4 down, 8 across, 15 across, 15 down, 21 across.
Order: First, second, third, fourth, fifth.
1. Titli produced the answer to 8 across, which had the same number of letters as the previous answer to be inserted, and one more than the subsequent answer which was produced by one of the men.
2. It was not Bineet who solved the clue to ‘Burden’, and Easwar did not solve 4 down.
3. The answers to 15 across and 15 down did not have the same number of letters.
4. 'Silence', which was not the third word to be inserted, was the answer to an across clue.
5. 'Barely' was the first word to be entered in the grid, but 'Baadshah' was not the second answer to be found.
6. Elsie's word was longer than Bineet's; Sheela was neither the first nor the last to come up with an answer.
7. Fifth one to be worked out was an answer to an across clue
What was Sheela’s word?
Solution
Titli produced the answer to 8 across, which had the same number of letters as the previous answer to be inserted, and one more than the subsequent answer which was produced by one of the men. So, Titli must have produced a 7-letter word i.e either Silence or Rosebud. The word next to Titli's word must be a 6-letter word which is Burden. It cannot be Barely because it has been given that Barely is the first word to be inserted. Also, the word preceding Titli's word must be a 7-letter word.
Thus, both the 7-letter word and Burden must be at he consecutive places. They can be either at second, third and fourth position or third, fourth and fifth position. But, in the second case, Baadshah would be at the second position which is not possible as given in the question. So, both the 7-letter words and Burden must be at the second, third and the fourth position respectively and Baadshah would be at the fifth position. Also, Silence is not at the third position. So, it must be at the second position and Rosebus must be at the third position.
15 across and 15 down must start from the same alphabet and their length must be unequal. Also, Silence is an answer to across clue which can be either 15 across or 21 across. However, if Silence is an answer to 15 across, the answer to 15 down must also start with 'S'. But, there is no other word starting with 'S'. So, Silence must be the answer to 21 across clue. Fifth one to be worked out was an answer to an across clue. So, Baadshah should be an answer to across clue.
Elsie's word was longer than Bineet's. So, Elsie's word must be either Baadshah or Silence and Bineet's word should be either Barely or Silence. In both the cases, Burden would be Easwar's word and it would be the answer to 15 down clue.
Sheela was neither the first nor the last to come up with an answer. So, her answer must be Silence. Bineet's word must be Barely and Elsie's word must be Baadshah.
From the table we can see that Sheela's word was Silence.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
What could be Titli’s answer?
Solution
Titli produced the answer to 8 across, which had the same number of letters as the previous answer to be inserted, and one more than the subsequent answer which was produced by one of the men. So, Titli must have produced a 7-letter word i.e either Silence or Rosebud. The word next to Titli's word must be a 6-letter word which is Burden. It cannot be Barely because it has been given that Barely is the first word to be inserted. Also, the word preceding Titli's word must be a 7-letter word.
Thus, both the 7-letter word and Burden must be at he consecutive places. They can be either at second, third and fourth position or third, fourth and fifth position. But, in the second case, Baadshah would be at the second position which is not possible as given in the question. So, both the 7-letter words and Burden must be at the second, third and the fourth position respectively and Baadshah would be at the fifth position. Also, Silence is not at the third position. So, it must be at the second position and Rosebus must be at the third position.
15 across and 15 down must start from the same alphabet and their length must be unequal. Also, Silence is an answer to across clue which can be either 15 across or 21 across. However, if Silence is an answer to 15 across, the answer to 15 down must also start with 'S'. But, there is no other word starting with 'S'. So, Silence must be the answer to 21 across clue. Fifth one to be worked out was an answer to an across clue. So, Baadshah should be an answer to across clue.
Elsie's word was longer than Bineet's. So, Elsie's word must be either Baadshah or Silence and Bineet's word should be either Barely or Silence. In both the cases, Burden would be Easwar's word and it would be the answer to 15 down clue. Sheela was neither the first nor the last to come up with an answer. So, her answer must be Silence. Bineet's word must be Barely and Elsie's word must be Baadshah.
From the table we can see that Titli's answer is Rosebud.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
What was Titli’s order?
Solution
Titli produced the answer to 8 across, which had the same number of letters as the previous answer to be inserted, and one more than the subsequent answer which was produced by one of the men. So, Titli must have produced a 7-letter word i.e either Silence or Rosebud. The word next to Titli's word must be a 6-letter word which is Burden. It cannot be Barely because it has been given that Barely is the first word to be inserted. Also, the word preceding Titli's word must be a 7-letter word.
Thus, both the 7-letter word and Burden must be at he consecutive places. They can be either at second, third and fourth position or third, fourth and fifth position. But, in the second case, Baadshah would be at the second position which is not possible as given in the question. So, both the 7-letter words and Burden must be at the second, third and the fourth position respectively and Baadshah would be at the fifth position. Also, Silence is not at the third position. So, it must be at the second position and Rosebus must be at the third position.
Elsie's word was longer than Bineet's. So, Elsie's word must be either Baadshah or Silence and Bineet's word should be either Barely or Silence. In both the cases, Burden would be Easwar's word and it would be the answer to 15 down clue.
Sheela was neither the first nor the last to come up with an answer. So, her answer must be Silence. Bineet's word must be Barely and Elsie's word must be Baadshah.
From the table we can see that Titli's order is third.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
What was Easwar’s number?
Solution
Titli produced the answer to 8 across, which had the same number of letters as the previous answer to be inserted, and one more than the subsequent answer which was produced by one of the men. So, Titli must have produced a 7-letter word i.e either Silence or Rosebud. The word next to Titli's word must be a 6-letter word which is Burden. It cannot be Barely because it has been given that Barely is the first word to be inserted. Also, the word preceding Titli's word must be a 7-letter word.
Thus, both the 7-letter word and Burden must be at he consecutive places. They can be either at second, third and fourth position or third, fourth and fifth position. But, in the second case, Baadshah would be at the second position which is not possible as given in the question. So, both the 7-letter words and Burden must be at the second, third and the fourth position respectively and Baadshah would be at the fifth position. Also, Silence is not at the third position. So, it must be at the second position and Rosebus must be at the third position.
15 across and 15 down must start from the same alphabet and their length must be unequal. Also, Silence is an answer to across clue which can be either 15 across or 21 across. However, if Silence is an answer to 15 across, the answer to 15 down must also start with 'S'. But, there is no other word starting with 'S'. So, Silence must be the answer to 21 across clue. Fifth one to be worked out was an answer to an across clue. So, Baadshah should be an answer to across clue.
Elsie's word was longer than Bineet's. So, Elsie's word must be either Baadshah or Silence and Bineet's word should be either Barely or Silence. In both the cases, Burden would be Easwar's word and it would be the answer to 15 down clue. Sheela was neither the first nor the last to come up with an answer. So, her answer must be Silence. Bineet's word must be Barely and Elsie's word must be Baadshah.
From the table we can see that Easwar's number is 15 down.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.
What was Bineet’s word?
Solution
Titli produced the answer to 8 across, which had the same number of letters as the previous answer to be inserted, and one more than the subsequent answer which was produced by one of the men. So, Titli must have produced a 7-letter word i.e either Silence or Rosebud. The word next to Titli's word must be a 6-letter word which is Burden. It cannot be Barely because it has been given that Barely is the first word to be inserted. Also, the word preceding Titli's word must be a 7-letter word.
Thus, both the 7-letter word and Burden must be at he consecutive places. They can be either at second, third and fourth position or third, fourth and fifth position. But, in the second case, Baadshah would be at the second position which is not possible as given in the question. So, both the 7-letter words and Burden must be at the second, third and the fourth position respectively and Baadshah would be at the fifth position. Also, Silence is not at the third position. So, it must be at the second position and Rosebus must be at the third position.
15 across and 15 down must start from the same alphabet and their length must be unequal. Also, Silence is an answer to across clue which can be either 15 across or 21 across. However, if Silence is an answer to 15 across, the answer to 15 down must also start with 'S'. But, there is no other word starting with 'S'. So, Silence must be the answer to 21 across clue. Fifth one to be worked out was an answer to an across clue. So, Baadshah should be an answer to across clue.
Elsie's word was longer than Bineet's. So, Elsie's word must be either Baadshah or Silence and Bineet's word should be either Barely or Silence. In both the cases, Burden would be Easwar's word and it would be the answer to 15 down clue. Sheela was neither the first nor the last to come up with an answer. So, her answer must be Silence. Bineet's word must be Barely and Elsie's word must be Baadshah.
From the table, we can see that Bineet's word is Barely.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.
Questions are based on a set of conditions. In answering some of the questions, it may be useful to draw a rough diagram. Choose the response that most accurately and completely answers each question.
Seven bands were scheduled to perform during the week long music festival at XLRI. The festival began on a Monday evening and ended on the Sunday evening. Each day only one band performed. Each band performed only once. The organizing committee had the task of scheduling the performances of the seven bands - Cactus, Axis, Enigma, Boom, Fish, Dhoom and Bodhi Tree. The festival schedule followed the following conditions: the performance of Bodhi Tree, the home band of XLRI, did not precede the performance of any other band. Among the visiting bands three were rock bands and the other three were fusion bands. All three bands of the same genre were not allowed to perform consecutively. Boom, which was a rock band, refused
to perform immediately before or after Fish. Meet, who was a lead vocalist with a rock band, refused to perform after Angelina. Angelina, the only female lead vocalist in the music fest besides Bony, was with the band Enigma. Angelina refused to perform after Thursday citing personal reasons. Ali, who was the lead vocalist of a rock band, was not with the band Dhoom, and did not perform on Saturday. Sid, the lead vocalist of the rock band Cactus, could perform only on Monday. Rupam, the only male among the lead vocalists of the fusion bands, was with Fish and performed on Wednesday. None of the bands performed in absence of their lead vocalist.
All of the following statements can be true except:
Solution
Bodhi Tree ,The Home band will perform on Sunday
Sid from Rock Band Cactus performs on Monday
Rupam from Fusion Band Fish performs on Wednesday
Since Angelina does not perform after Thursday and Meet does not perform after Angelina
Meet from Rock band has to perform on Tuesday and Angelina on Fusion Band Enigma on Thursday
Since Ali from Rock band does not perform on Saturday ,he has to perform on Friday
Finally Bony will perform on Saturday for a Fusion Band
On Tabulating the details , we get
All the options can be true except E
Hence E is the right answer
Which of the following must be true?
Solution
By going through the conditions , we can say
Bodhi Tree ,The Home band will perform on Sunday
Sid from Rock Band Cactus performs on Monday
Rupam from Fusion Band Fish performs on Wednesday
Since Angelina does not perform after Thursday and Meet does not perform after Angelina
Meet from Rock band has to perform on Tuesday and Angelina on Fusion Band Enigma on Thursday
Since Ali from Rock band does not perform on Saturday ,he has to perform on Friday
Finally Bony will perform on Saturday for a Fusion Band
On Tabulating the details , we get
Clearly C is the correct answer
Which of the following is a plausible performance sequence?
Solution
By going through the conditions , we can say
Bodhi Tree ,The Home band will perform on Sunday
Sid from Rock Band Cactus performs on Monday
Rupam from Fusion Band Fish performs on Wednesday
Since Angelina does not perform after Thursday and Meet does not perform after Angelina
Meet from Rock band has to perform on Tuesday and Angelina on Fusion Band Enigma on Thursday
Since Ali from Rock band does not perform on Saturday ,he has to perform on Friday
Finally Bony will perform on Saturday for a Fusion Band
On Tabulating the details , we get
So D is the correct answer
Questions are based on a set of conditions. In answering some of the questions, it may be useful to draw a rough diagram. Choose the response that most accurately and completely answers each question.
A BPO has assigned duty to nine operators - Abdulla, Ballal, Chandan, Dogra, Eshita, Falguni, Ganguli, Henri and Indra - on Monday, January 05, 2009 from 00:00 hours. Each operator commences duty at any of the following hours: 00:00 hrs, 04:00 hrs, 08:00 hrs, 12:00 hrs, 16:00 hrs and 20:00 hrs. At any point in time, at least one operator is required, to take clients' calls. Each operator works continuously for eight hours. All operators located at any single location start work simultaneously. The operators took training in five different colleges -Abhiman College, Sutanama College, Gutakal College, Barala College and Khatanama College. These colleges are located in the cities Jamshedpur, Pune, Noida, Hyderabad and Mangalore, not necessarily in that order. The operators operate from the cities where their respective colleges are located.
Indra operates alone from a city other than Mangalore and Jamshedpur. Operator(s) trained in Abhiman College will start working at 12:00 hrs. Only Dogra and Falguni operate from Pune, but they are not trained in Gutakal College. Three of the operators took training from Sutanama College, and they operate from Noida. The operator(s) from Jamshedpur will start working at 0:00 hrs. Abdulla and Henri operate together as a two member team from a single location. They do not operate from Mangalore. No operator(s) will join at 20:00 hrs. Ballal, who alone operates from his location, was not trained in Barala College, and will commence his duty four hours after the operator(s) trained in Gutakal College. The operator(s) trained in Barala College operate from Hyderabad. The number of operator(s) trained in Khatanama College is same as the number of operator(s) trained in Barala College.
Which of the following statements must be true?
Solution
Let A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I represent Abdulla, Ballal, Chandan, Dogra, Eshita, Falguni, Ganguli, Henri and Indra.
Indira operates alone from Pune, Noida or Hyderabad and only Dogra and Falguni operate from Pune, while there are three operators from Noida
who have studies in Sutanama College. Since Indira works alone, she cannot be from Pune or Noida.
Thus, Indira works alone from Hyderabad.
Thus, D, F- Pune - 2
I- Hyderabad - 1
-Noida- 3
We are given, Abdulla and Henri operate together as a two member team from a single location and they do not operate from Mangalore.
Thus, A and H work from Jamshedpur and Only 1 person work from Mangalore.
D, F- Pune - 2
I- Hyderabad - 1
- Noida- 3
A, H- Jamshedpur
- Mangalore- 1
Ballal operates alone from his location.
Thus, we get:-
D, F- Pune - 2
I- Hyderabad - 1
C, E, G - Noida- 3
A, H- Jamshedpur
B - Mangalore- 1
Three of the operators took training from Sutanama College, and they operate from Noida
Thus, C, E and G took training from Sutanama College.
The operator(s) trained in Barala College operate from Hyderabad.
Thus, I is trained in Barala College.
The number of operator(s) trained in Khatanama College is same as the number of operator(s) trained in Barala College.
Thus, only 1 person is trained from Khatanama College and that person is B.
Only Dogra and Falguni operate from Pune, but they are not trained in Gutakal College.
Thus, D and F are trained in Abhiman college.
Thus, A and H are trained in Gutakal College.
The operator(s) from Jamshedpur will start working at 0:00 hrs
Hence, A and H will start working from 0.
Operator(s) trained in Abhiman College will start working at 12:00 hrs.
Hence, D and F will start working from 12
Ballal will commence his duty four hours after the operator(s) trained in Gutakal College
Hence, B will commence his duty from 4.
Thus, the final table is:-
From the table, we can see that only option B is true.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
Which of the following can be true for the operators operating from 20:00 hrs (of January 05, 2009) to 00:00 hrs (of January 06, 2009)?
Solution
Let A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I represent Abdulla, Ballal, Chandan, Dogra, Eshita, Falguni, Ganguli, Henri and Indra.
Indira operates alone from Pune, Noida or Hyderabad and only Dogra and Falguni operate from Pune, while there are three operators from Noida
who have studies in Sutanama College. Since Indira works alone, she cannot be from Pune or Noida.
Thus, Indira works alone from Hyderabad.
Thus, D, F- Pune - 2
I- Hyderabad - 1
-Noida- 3
We are given, Abdulla and Henri operate together as a two member team from a single location and they do not operate from Mangalore.
Thus, A and H work from Jamshedpur and Only 1 person work from Mangalore.
D, F- Pune - 2
I- Hyderabad - 1
- Noida- 3
A, H- Jamshedpur
- Mangalore- 1
Ballal operates alone from his location.
Thus, we get:-
D, F- Pune - 2
I- Hyderabad - 1
C, E, G - Noida- 3
A, H- Jamshedpur
B - Mangalore- 1
Three of the operators took training from Sutanama College, and they operate from Noida
Thus, C, E and G took training from Sutanama College.
The operator(s) trained in Barala College operate from Hyderabad.
Thus, I is trained in Barala College.
The number of operator(s) trained in Khatanama College is same as the number of operator(s) trained in Barala College.
Thus, only 1 person is trained from Khatanama College and that person is B.
Only Dogra and Falguni operate from Pune, but they are not trained in Gutakal College.
Thus, D and F are trained in Abhiman college.
Thus, A and H are trained in Gutakal College.
The operator(s) from Jamshedpur will start working at 0:00 hrs
Hence, A and H will start working from 0.
Operator(s) trained in Abhiman College will start working at 12:00 hrs.
Hence, D and F will start working from 12
Ballal will commence his duty four hours after the operator(s) trained in Gutakal College
Hence, B will commence his duty from 4.
Thus, the final table is:-
From the table, we can see that only option C can be true.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
Which of the following statements must be true for the operator(s) trained in Gutakal College?
Solution
Let A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I represent Abdulla, Ballal, Chandan, Dogra, Eshita, Falguni, Ganguli, Henri and Indra.
Indira operates alone from Pune, Noida or Hyderabad and only Dogra and Falguni operate from Pune, while there are three operators from Noida
who have studies in Sutanama College. Since Indira works alone, she cannot be from Pune or Noida.
Thus, Indira works alone from Hyderabad.
Thus, D, F- Pune - 2
I- Hyderabad - 1
-Noida- 3
We are given, Abdulla and Henri operate together as a two member team from a single location and they do not operate from Mangalore.
Thus, A and H work from Jamshedpur and Only 1 person work from Mangalore.
D, F- Pune - 2
I- Hyderabad - 1
- Noida- 3
A, H- Jamshedpur
- Mangalore- 1
Ballal operates alone from his location.
Thus, we get:-
D, F- Pune - 2
I- Hyderabad - 1
C, E, G - Noida- 3
A, H- Jamshedpur
B - Mangalore- 1
Three of the operators took training from Sutanama College, and they operate from Noida
Thus, C, E and G took training from Sutanama College.
The operator(s) trained in Barala College operate from Hyderabad.
Thus, I is trained in Barala College.
The number of operator(s) trained in Khatanama College is same as the number of operator(s) trained in Barala College.
Thus, only 1 person is trained from Khatanama College and that person is B.
Only Dogra and Falguni operate from Pune, but they are not trained in Gutakal College.
Thus, D and F are trained in Abhiman college.
Thus, A and H are trained in Gutakal College.
The operator(s) from Jamshedpur will start working at 0:00 hrs
Hence, A and H will start working from 0.
Operator(s) trained in Abhiman College will start working at 12:00 hrs.
Hence, D and F will start working from 12
Ballal will commence his duty four hours after the operator(s) trained in Gutakal College
Hence, B will commence his duty from 4.
Thus, the final table is:-
From the table, we can see that option A is the correct answer.
Which of the following is not definitely true?
Solution
Let A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I represent Abdulla, Ballal, Chandan, Dogra, Eshita, Falguni, Ganguli, Henri and Indra.
Indira operates alone from Pune, Noida or Hyderabad and only Dogra and Falguni operate from Pune, while there are three operators from Noida
who have studies in Sutanama College. Since Indira works alone, she cannot be from Pune or Noida.
Thus, Indira works alone from Hyderabad.
Thus, D, F- Pune - 2
I- Hyderabad - 1
-Noida- 3
We are given, Abdulla and Henri operate together as a two member team from a single location and they do not operate from Mangalore.
Thus, A and H work from Jamshedpur and Only 1 person work from Mangalore.
D, F- Pune - 2
I- Hyderabad - 1
- Noida- 3
A, H- Jamshedpur
- Mangalore- 1
Ballal operates alone from his location.
Thus, we get:-
D, F- Pune - 2
I- Hyderabad - 1
C, E, G - Noida- 3
A, H- Jamshedpur
B - Mangalore- 1
Three of the operators took training from Sutanama College, and they operate from Noida
Thus, C, E and G took training from Sutanama College.
The operator(s) trained in Barala College operate from Hyderabad.
Thus, I is trained in Barala College.
The number of operator(s) trained in Khatanama College is same as the number of operator(s) trained in Barala College.
Thus, only 1 person is trained from Khatanama College and that person is B.
Only Dogra and Falguni operate from Pune, but they are not trained in Gutakal College.
Thus, D and F are trained in Abhiman college.
Thus, A and H are trained in Gutakal College.
The operator(s) from Jamshedpur will start working at 0:00 hrs
Hence, A and H will start working from 0.
Operator(s) trained in Abhiman College will start working at 12:00 hrs.
Hence, D and F will start working from 12
Ballal will commence his duty four hours after the operator(s) trained in Gutakal College
Hence, B will commence his duty from 4.
Thus, the final table is:-
From the table, if Chandan, Eshita and Ganguli start working at 4:00, then between 4:00 to 8:00, there will be 6 people working. Thus, option B is incorrect.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
If five operators are working between 16:00 hrs and 20:00 hrs, which of the following must be true?
Solution
Let A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I represent Abdulla, Ballal, Chandan, Dogra, Eshita, Falguni, Ganguli, Henri and Indra.
Indira operates alone from Pune, Noida or Hyderabad and only Dogra and Falguni operate from Pune, while there are three operators from Noida
who have studies in Sutanama College. Since Indira works alone, she cannot be from Pune or Noida.
Thus, Indira works alone from Hyderabad.
Thus, D, F- Pune - 2
I- Hyderabad - 1
-Noida- 3
We are given, Abdulla and Henri operate together as a two member team from a single location and they do not operate from Mangalore.
Thus, A and H work from Jamshedpur and Only 1 person work from Mangalore.
D, F- Pune - 2
I- Hyderabad - 1
- Noida- 3
A, H- Jamshedpur
- Mangalore- 1
Ballal operates alone from his location.
Thus, we get:-
D, F- Pune - 2
I- Hyderabad - 1
C, E, G - Noida- 3
A, H- Jamshedpur
B - Mangalore- 1
Three of the operators took training from Sutanama College, and they operate from Noida
Thus, C, E and G took training from Sutanama College.
The operator(s) trained in Barala College operate from Hyderabad.
Thus, I is trained in Barala College.
The number of operator(s) trained in Khatanama College is same as the number of operator(s) trained in Barala College.
Thus, only 1 person is trained from Khatanama College and that person is B.
Only Dogra and Falguni operate from Pune, but they are not trained in Gutakal College.
Thus, D and F are trained in Abhiman college.
Thus, A and H are trained in Gutakal College.
The operator(s) from Jamshedpur will start working at 0:00 hrs
Hence, A and H will start working from 0.
Operator(s) trained in Abhiman College will start working at 12:00 hrs.
Hence, D and F will start working from 12
Ballal will commence his duty four hours after the operator(s) trained in Gutakal College
Hence, B will commence his duty from 4.
Thus, the final table is:-
Five operators are working between 16:00 hrs and 20:00 hrs. This is only possible if Chandan, Ishita and Ganguli start working at 16:00. Hence, the operators working between 20:00 hrs and 0:00 hrs are Chandan Ganguli and Eshita.
Hence, option E is the correct answer.
For the following questions answer them individually
Dr. Puneet worried about the test results of his patient, Ms. Benita. Ms. Benita was an old rich widow with no dependents. The results indicate that Ms. Benita has the potentially fatal Lymphanigioleiomyomatosis (LAM) disease. LAM is rare and difficult to diagnose. People with LAM often need oxygen and lung transplants as the disease continues its course. According to the test results, Ms. Benita might have got it.
Dr. Puneet explained the situation to Ms. Benita carefully. Without naming the disease, he explained that the disease was progressive and would need treatment using drugs which were still at the experimental stage. Even then, the chance of success was not too bright. If the treatment was unsuccessful, then they would have to get ready for a lung transplant. The lung transplant itself was a risky course of treatment. Even if successful, she would require constant medical support and treatment.
Ms. Benita looked blank. She asks Dr. Puneet for his advice about the course of action. He nods gravely, ”I’m afraid, Ms. Benita, I think there is only one course we can take.”
What should be Dr. Puneet’s advice?
Solution
Let's analyze the options one by one
Choice (A): It does not constitute a course of action to be taken up by Ms. Benita.
Choice (B): Dr. Puneet would not discuss the gravity of the situation unless he is sure about it. The passage indicates that Dr. Puneet is almost sure. The passage states that the test results indicate that Ms. Benita has the disease. The passage does not indicate whether the test that has been done is the first one or not. Hence, this is not a proper course of action.
Choice (C): It is stated that LAM is potentially fatal but not surely fatal. It is also stated that there are some drugs at experiment stage and that lung transplant is one of the options, even though risky. It indicates that there are chances to change the outcome. Hence, (C) is not a proper course of action.
Choice (D):It is improper to treat a patient without telling her/him about the disease for which he/she is being treated. Hence, it is not a proper course of action.
Choice (E): Test results indicate that Mr.Benita is suffering from LAM. The two available cures are medication. Which is at experimental stage and lung transplantation which is risky. Even if successful, she would require constant medical support and treatment. It is appropriate to go for experimental drug first, before taking up risky lung transplantation.
Read the following case and choose the best alternative Guruji's guidance
Bhola, an avid nature lover, wanted to be an entrepreneur. He dreamt of establishing a chain of huts in Chatpur region to cater to tourists, who came attracted by the beauty and splendour of the Himalayas.
However, he was appalled by current degradation of the Himalayan environment. He remembered the early times when everything was so green, clean and peaceful. Now, greenery was replaced by buildings, peace was shattered by honking of vehicles and flocking of tourists, and cleanliness was replaced by heaps of plastics.
Bhola had a strong sense of right and wrong. On speaking to few locals about the issue, he realized that the locals were aware of these issues. However, they pointed out the benefits of development: pucca houses for locals, higher disposable income and with that, ability to send their children to better schools and colleges, better road connectivity, and access to latest technology in agriculture. Most locals wanted the development to continue.
Saddened by the lack of support from the locals, Bhola took up the issue with the government. He met the chief minister of the state to find out if government could regulate the developmental activities to prevent environmental degradation. However, the chief minister told Bhola that such an action would slow down the economic progress. That also meant loss of substantial tax revenues for the government.
Bhola needed to resolve the dilemma. Bhola always wanted to be an entrepreneur, who could contribute to the society and earn money as well. However, his business would also be responsible for destroying environment. If he did not set up His business, he would not be able to earn money and contribute to the society.
After mulling over the issues, he went to his mentor "Guruji". Guruji realized that it was really a difficult puzzle: if one saves the environment, there seems to be no development and if the people and the government sought development, the environment and hence future of this planet and human beings was at stake. After careful thought, he felt that the dilemma could be resolved. He fixed up a meeting with Bhola to answer Bhola's queries.
Should Bhola still think of doing business?
Solution
It is given that Bhola wants to earn money which is necessary for living. So, he should start his business. However, he is concerned about the environment. So, he must ensure minimal, if not zero, damage to the environment. Option C is the most relevant in this context.
Bhola wanted to advise the government about the new tourism policy. Bhola had developed a few alternatives as given below. Choose the best alternative.
Solution
Option A is too extreme because both the Government as well as local people want development.
Option B is also extreme because forgetting about the environment would be disastrous and Bhola does not want that.
Between option C and option D, D is a better choice because in option D, it is mentioned that the government would work in coordination with private entities so that there would not be any harm to any of the parties involved. Option C talks about giving total control in the hands of government which might strangle the prospects of private enterprises.
Option E is holding government responsible for the degradation of environment which is not correct as people are also equally responsible.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.
Bhola wished he was heading the government. He had listed down five concrete measures he would take if he were to head the government. Choose the best alternative.
Solution
The motive is to stop the degradation of the environment. So, only afforestation won't work. Steps which would discourage people from polluting the environment should be taken. Option B is correct.
Option E only mentions about rewarding those who are active in afforestation efforts, but has no provision for punishing those who pollutes the environment. Same is true for option C too.
Option D is too extreme and cannot be suggested.
Option A has two issues - It is suggesting to charge cess from all businesses without taking into consideration that some businesses might not be polluting the environment. Also, it is assuming that only business pollute environment and is not holding people responsible for it.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
Visualising he was heading the state government, Bhola thought of a likely problematic situation. Five years have passed. In these five years, Bhola has initiated a lot of pro-environment steps, including making people aware of the fact that it was this pristine environment which brought in tourists in the first place. Now he faced state elections. The opposition accused him of stopping development and causing unemployment under the guise of environment protection. If Bhola were to consider this accusation as a short-term battle, which option would Guruji suggest to Bhola to score a quick win?
Solution
Replying an accusation with another without proper evidence and justification will be futile. Options A and E are discarded.
Option B is not something which the opposition disagrees with. The contention is of the the increasing unemployment and not regarding the effectiveness of Bhola's policies.
Between options C and D, option C is better because it considers the overall employment while option D considers employment in a specific cleaning drive.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
For the following questions answer them individually
Some environmentalists tired of waiting for ‘green economics’ to catch up with the society at large, have adopted their own strategies for tipping the financial calculation in favour of the land. In the forest surrounding Vancouver, where trees are being felled for paper to print philosophy books (well, maybe one or two, but it’s worth it), groups have used metal spikes hidden in trees to prevent the chainsaws from operating safely, pushing up the price of harvesting the trees. In Phoenix, Arizona, where mountain nature reserves have been encroached on by new houses, hooded vigilantes have burnt down the new residences .The arsonists, according to the local paper, pray before they burn down a house that no one will get hurt, thinking primarily of the fire-fighters - the new houses are burned while still empty. ‘We don’t pray for ourselves not to get caught - that’s God’s will.’ one is quoted as saying.
As per the activists, all aforementioned activities seem clearly very principled. But is it ethical?
Solution
Option A does not provide any reason for the argument mentioned.
Option B is correct as damaging others' properties without any reason and justification is unethical.
Option C is correct but the reason mentioned is not valid. According to option C, any activity performed in a peaceful manner would be ethical but this is not true.
Option D mentions about the legality of the activity but the question asks whether these activities are ethical.
Option E is extreme and cannot be true.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
Read the following case and choose the best alternative.
Ranjan Tuglak, the youngest cabinet minister of the newly elected coalition, glanced through the notes prepared by his secretary regarding the recent controversies on racket, the most popular game of the country. While International Racket Association (IRC) has agreed to implement Drug Testing Code (DTC) promoted by World Athletic and Gamer Federation, Racket Club which controls the entire racket related activities (unlike any other sports and games of the country) had some reservations regarding the initiative. Majority of the citizens waited for the international competitions eagerly and were fanatical about their country's participation in them. As a result of the popularity of the game, 70% of the total revenue associated with the game originates from the country. Hence Racket Club has high bargaining power with IRC and can change any decision that is not aligned with its interests. Three most popular and senior players, including the captain, are against the application of DTC citing security reasons. A decision against the interests of these players may result in law and order problems throughout the country. Other players support the decision of their senior colleagues and if Racket Club refuses to agree, players may support Counter Racket Club, a new national level initiative. Counter Racket Club may threaten the monopoly of Racket Club, if it succeeds to attract some popular racket players.
Ranjan's father had been forced to resign from politics due to alleged corruption charges. Ranjan had completed his entire education from abroad before returning to join politics. He is a great soccer player and has major reservations against racket. According to him, racket has negative influence on the country's youth and diverts their attention from productive work. He also considers drug testing as an essential feature for any sports and games across the world. As the new cabinet minister for Youth and Sports he needs to take some important decisions on this controversial issue.
If the objective of Ranjan is to
(i) create a good image of himself as a politician and
(ii) create a long lasting positive impact, the best decision he should take is :
Solution
Option A will not help in fulfilling his first objective.
Option E is extreme and is not possible.
Options C and D are out of the context.
As players have cited security concerns, assuring them of their security would help them in cooperating in the implementation of drug testing. Providing security to the players would appease the general public and the players could not deny the enforcement of drug testing if their concerns are swayed. Both the objectives will be fulfilled in that case.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
Identify the best rationale that may force Ranjan as a politician to take a decision in favour of IRC.
Solution
The members of the Racket club are bolstered by the revenue generated from their country and they are leveraging it for forcing their will against drug testing. If the next world cup would be played in a country which have adopted DTC as the guiding principle, Indian players would not be allowed to participate in the world cup if they do not adhere to the same principle. This is the best logic which can force Ranjan to take decision in the favour of IRC.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
According to DTC, each athlete/sportsperson need to submit a schedule for three months (in advance) that specifies an hour each day when they can be randomly tested for drugs. DTC also assured the confidentiality of the submitted schedule by
(i) limiting the access of player-supplied information to two senior officers,
(ii) these officers will have the internet based access only to the schedule of those sports persons who are randomly selected for testing (and not of everyone) and
(iii) introducing similar security features for DTC database as in case of financial institutions. Top three popular players realize that no reason other than security can help them to get a favourable decision from Ranjan. Hence during discussions they should focus on all options except
Solution
Here we have to find the choice which can compromise on security
A : Huge public gathering will call for Security
B : If racket players are included in the hit list of terrorist organisations then there is a need of Security
C : Internet based data stealing will definitely call for security
E : This will call for security measures to be taken
In Option D , In large stadiums where there are significant number of players they will be provided with Security by default
So racket players need not focus on this aspect .
Hence D is the correct answer
