SBI PO Prelims Mock Test - 7 (12-01-2023)

The arguments in favour of FDI in defence are familiar. First, public sector companies in defence, Research and Development and allied industries have consistently failed to meet the requirements of the armed forces, especially given the global revolution in military technology. Second, the superior management culture of the private sector will ensure better adherence to budgets and timelines. Third, the country is compelled into repeated imports without any technology transfer (despite contractual obligations) because the military is always urgently in need of the technology. Therefore, the argument goes, encouraging foreign companies to invest in Indian defence and set up industries here will mean that money will be spent within the country, generating jobs and bringing in new know-how, with the possibility of exports.

In my opinion, none of these arguments address the specific and unique needs of the defence sector in India. Whatever else these measures might achieve, they will not help accomplish what must surely be the main goal, namely to build self-reliance in advanced military technology and reduce India’s debilitating dependence on foreign suppliers in the area of national security.

The FDI inflow itself tells a tale. All the liberalised provisions since 2001 have led to a meagre inflow of only $4.8 billion, in an overall FDI inflow of around $334 billion. It may be argued that it is too early to judge, but there are actually good reasons why defence companies do not and will not find FDI in another country attractive, and why there are few such examples across the world.

FDI means a long-term presence in India, and good returns on investment are possible only if repeat orders or contracts for newer models are assured. But, unlike cars or white goods, that will not always happen in military equipment. There may be gaps of many years or even decades between orders. For instance, India bought the Mirage 2000 in the 1980s and has clinched the Rafale deal this year, both from Dassault of France. In France itself, however, Dassault is reasonably assured of continuous business from regular domestic and European orders, as well as from staggered exports. Foreign subsidiaries or substantial FDI will, thus, always put pressure on India for repeat orders. Would dependence on a Lockheed Martin (India) or a Bharat Boeing be really very different from dependence on the U.S. principals?

Yes, more of India’s money will be spent in India rather than in other countries. But the Defence Procurement Policy anyway mandates 30 per cent offsets (50 per cent in high-value contracts). In other words, the supplier must spend 30 per cent of the contracted value within India through local manufacture and services. On the other hand, even if manufacture were by an Indian subsidiary, some specialised technology or components will always need to be imported. As is the case in car manufacture by Korean or Japanese subsidiaries in India, where numerous models that sell in smaller volumes are only assembled in India with imported components. FDI may, therefore, not be so different from offsets in terms of local manufacture, jobs, or money spent

Q. Which of the following companies name is mentioned in the above passage?

The arguments in favour of FDI in defence are familiar. First, public sector companies in defence, Research and Development and allied industries have consistently failed to meet the requirements of the armed forces, especially given the global revolution in military technology. Second, the superior management culture of the private sector will ensure better adherence to budgets and timelines. Third, the country is compelled into repeated imports without any technology transfer (despite contractual obligations) because the military is always urgently in need of the technology. Therefore, the argument goes, encouraging foreign companies to invest in Indian defence and set up industries here will mean that money will be spent within the country, generating jobs and bringing in new know-how, with the possibility of exports.

In my opinion, none of these arguments address the specific and unique needs of the defence sector in India. Whatever else these measures might achieve, they will not help accomplish what must surely be the main goal, namely to build self-reliance in advanced military technology and reduce India’s debilitating dependence on foreign suppliers in the area of national security.

The FDI inflow itself tells a tale. All the liberalised provisions since 2001 have led to a meagre inflow of only $4.8 billion, in an overall FDI inflow of around $334 billion. It may be argued that it is too early to judge, but there are actually good reasons why defence companies do not and will not find FDI in another country attractive, and why there are few such examples across the world.

FDI means a long-term presence in India, and good returns on investment are possible only if repeat orders or contracts for newer models are assured. But, unlike cars or white goods, that will not always happen in military equipment. There may be gaps of many years or even decades between orders. For instance, India bought the Mirage 2000 in the 1980s and has clinched the Rafale deal this year, both from Dassault of France. In France itself, however, Dassault is reasonably assured of continuous business from regular domestic and European orders, as well as from staggered exports. Foreign subsidiaries or substantial FDI will, thus, always put pressure on India for repeat orders. Would dependence on a Lockheed Martin (India) or a Bharat Boeing be really very different from dependence on the U.S. principals?

Yes, more of India’s money will be spent in India rather than in other countries. But the Defence Procurement Policy anyway mandates 30 per cent offsets (50 per cent in high-value contracts). In other words, the supplier must spend 30 per cent of the contracted value within India through local manufacture and services. On the other hand, even if manufacture were by an Indian subsidiary, some specialised technology or components will always need to be imported. As is the case in car manufacture by Korean or Japanese subsidiaries in India, where numerous models that sell in smaller volumes are only assembled in India with imported components. FDI may, therefore, not be so different from offsets in terms of local manufacture, jobs, or money spent

Q. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

The arguments in favour of FDI in defence are familiar. First, public sector companies in defence, Research and Development and allied industries have consistently failed to meet the requirements of the armed forces, especially given the global revolution in military technology. Second, the superior management culture of the private sector will ensure better adherence to budgets and timelines. Third, the country is compelled into repeated imports without any technology transfer (despite contractual obligations) because the military is always urgently in need of the technology. Therefore, the argument goes, encouraging foreign companies to invest in Indian defence and set up industries here will mean that money will be spent within the country, generating jobs and bringing in new know-how, with the possibility of exports.

In my opinion, none of these arguments address the specific and unique needs of the defence sector in India. Whatever else these measures might achieve, they will not help accomplish what must surely be the main goal, namely to build self-reliance in advanced military technology and reduce India’s debilitating dependence on foreign suppliers in the area of national security.

The FDI inflow itself tells a tale. All the liberalised provisions since 2001 have led to a meagre inflow of only $4.8 billion, in an overall FDI inflow of around $334 billion. It may be argued that it is too early to judge, but there are actually good reasons why defence companies do not and will not find FDI in another country attractive, and why there are few such examples across the world.

FDI means a long-term presence in India, and good returns on investment are possible only if repeat orders or contracts for newer models are assured. But, unlike cars or white goods, that will not always happen in military equipment. There may be gaps of many years or even decades between orders. For instance, India bought the Mirage 2000 in the 1980s and has clinched the Rafale deal this year, both from Dassault of France. In France itself, however, Dassault is reasonably assured of continuous business from regular domestic and European orders, as well as from staggered exports. Foreign subsidiaries or substantial FDI will, thus, always put pressure on India for repeat orders. Would dependence on a Lockheed Martin (India) or a Bharat Boeing be really very different from dependence on the U.S. principals?

Yes, more of India’s money will be spent in India rather than in other countries. But the Defence Procurement Policy anyway mandates 30 per cent offsets (50 per cent in high-value contracts). In other words, the supplier must spend 30 per cent of the contracted value within India through local manufacture and services. On the other hand, even if manufacture were by an Indian subsidiary, some specialised technology or components will always need to be imported. As is the case in car manufacture by Korean or Japanese subsidiaries in India, where numerous models that sell in smaller volumes are only assembled in India with imported components. FDI may, therefore, not be so different from offsets in terms of local manufacture, jobs, or money spent

Q. Which of the following is the antonym of the word “adherence”?

The arguments in favour of FDI in defence are familiar. First, public sector companies in defence, Research and Development and allied industries have consistently failed to meet the requirements of the armed forces, especially given the global revolution in military technology. Second, the superior management culture of the private sector will ensure better adherence to budgets and timelines. Third, the country is compelled into repeated imports without any technology transfer (despite contractual obligations) because the military is always urgently in need of the technology. Therefore, the argument goes, encouraging foreign companies to invest in Indian defence and set up industries here will mean that money will be spent within the country, generating jobs and bringing in new know-how, with the possibility of exports.

In my opinion, none of these arguments address the specific and unique needs of the defence sector in India. Whatever else these measures might achieve, they will not help accomplish what must surely be the main goal, namely to build self-reliance in advanced military technology and reduce India’s debilitating dependence on foreign suppliers in the area of national security.

The FDI inflow itself tells a tale. All the liberalised provisions since 2001 have led to a meagre inflow of only $4.8 billion, in an overall FDI inflow of around $334 billion. It may be argued that it is too early to judge, but there are actually good reasons why defence companies do not and will not find FDI in another country attractive, and why there are few such examples across the world.

FDI means a long-term presence in India, and good returns on investment are possible only if repeat orders or contracts for newer models are assured. But, unlike cars or white goods, that will not always happen in military equipment. There may be gaps of many years or even decades between orders. For instance, India bought the Mirage 2000 in the 1980s and has clinched the Rafale deal this year, both from Dassault of France. In France itself, however, Dassault is reasonably assured of continuous business from regular domestic and European orders, as well as from staggered exports. Foreign subsidiaries or substantial FDI will, thus, always put pressure on India for repeat orders. Would dependence on a Lockheed Martin (India) or a Bharat Boeing be really very different from dependence on the U.S. principals?

Yes, more of India’s money will be spent in India rather than in other countries. But the Defence Procurement Policy anyway mandates 30 per cent offsets (50 per cent in high-value contracts). In other words, the supplier must spend 30 per cent of the contracted value within India through local manufacture and services. On the other hand, even if manufacture were by an Indian subsidiary, some specialised technology or components will always need to be imported. As is the case in car manufacture by Korean or Japanese subsidiaries in India, where numerous models that sell in smaller volumes are only assembled in India with imported components. FDI may, therefore, not be so different from offsets in terms of local manufacture, jobs, or money spent

Q. Which of the following is the antonym of the word “substantial”?

The arguments in favour of FDI in defence are familiar. First, public sector companies in defence, Research and Development and allied industries have consistently failed to meet the requirements of the armed forces, especially given the global revolution in military technology. Second, the superior management culture of the private sector will ensure better adherence to budgets and timelines. Third, the country is compelled into repeated imports without any technology transfer (despite contractual obligations) because the military is always urgently in need of the technology. Therefore, the argument goes, encouraging foreign companies to invest in Indian defence and set up industries here will mean that money will be spent within the country, generating jobs and bringing in new know-how, with the possibility of exports.

In my opinion, none of these arguments address the specific and unique needs of the defence sector in India. Whatever else these measures might achieve, they will not help accomplish what must surely be the main goal, namely to build self-reliance in advanced military technology and reduce India’s debilitating dependence on foreign suppliers in the area of national security.

The FDI inflow itself tells a tale. All the liberalised provisions since 2001 have led to a meagre inflow of only $4.8 billion, in an overall FDI inflow of around $334 billion. It may be argued that it is too early to judge, but there are actually good reasons why defence companies do not and will not find FDI in another country attractive, and why there are few such examples across the world.

FDI means a long-term presence in India, and good returns on investment are possible only if repeat orders or contracts for newer models are assured. But, unlike cars or white goods, that will not always happen in military equipment. There may be gaps of many years or even decades between orders. For instance, India bought the Mirage 2000 in the 1980s and has clinched the Rafale deal this year, both from Dassault of France. In France itself, however, Dassault is reasonably assured of continuous business from regular domestic and European orders, as well as from staggered exports. Foreign subsidiaries or substantial FDI will, thus, always put pressure on India for repeat orders. Would dependence on a Lockheed Martin (India) or a Bharat Boeing be really very different from dependence on the U.S. principals?

Yes, more of India’s money will be spent in India rather than in other countries. But the Defence Procurement Policy anyway mandates 30 per cent offsets (50 per cent in high-value contracts). In other words, the supplier must spend 30 per cent of the contracted value within India through local manufacture and services. On the other hand, even if manufacture were by an Indian subsidiary, some specialised technology or components will always need to be imported. As is the case in car manufacture by Korean or Japanese subsidiaries in India, where numerous models that sell in smaller volumes are only assembled in India with imported components. FDI may, therefore, not be so different from offsets in terms of local manufacture, jobs, or money spent

Q. Why the author is insisting more on Technology transfer rather than FDI inflow?

The arguments in favour of FDI in defence are familiar. First, public sector companies in defence, Research and Development and allied industries have consistently failed to meet the requirements of the armed forces, especially given the global revolution in military technology. Second, the superior management culture of the private sector will ensure better adherence to budgets and timelines. Third, the country is compelled into repeated imports without any technology transfer (despite contractual obligations) because the military is always urgently in need of the technology. Therefore, the argument goes, encouraging foreign companies to invest in Indian defence and set up industries here will mean that money will be spent within the country, generating jobs and bringing in new know-how, with the possibility of exports.

In my opinion, none of these arguments address the specific and unique needs of the defence sector in India. Whatever else these measures might achieve, they will not help accomplish what must surely be the main goal, namely to build self-reliance in advanced military technology and reduce India’s debilitating dependence on foreign suppliers in the area of national security.

The FDI inflow itself tells a tale. All the liberalised provisions since 2001 have led to a meagre inflow of only $4.8 billion, in an overall FDI inflow of around $334 billion. It may be argued that it is too early to judge, but there are actually good reasons why defence companies do not and will not find FDI in another country attractive, and why there are few such examples across the world.

FDI means a long-term presence in India, and good returns on investment are possible only if repeat orders or contracts for newer models are assured. But, unlike cars or white goods, that will not always happen in military equipment. There may be gaps of many years or even decades between orders. For instance, India bought the Mirage 2000 in the 1980s and has clinched the Rafale deal this year, both from Dassault of France. In France itself, however, Dassault is reasonably assured of continuous business from regular domestic and European orders, as well as from staggered exports. Foreign subsidiaries or substantial FDI will, thus, always put pressure on India for repeat orders. Would dependence on a Lockheed Martin (India) or a Bharat Boeing be really very different from dependence on the U.S. principals?

Yes, more of India’s money will be spent in India rather than in other countries. But the Defence Procurement Policy anyway mandates 30 per cent offsets (50 per cent in high-value contracts). In other words, the supplier must spend 30 per cent of the contracted value within India through local manufacture and services. On the other hand, even if manufacture were by an Indian subsidiary, some specialised technology or components will always need to be imported. As is the case in car manufacture by Korean or Japanese subsidiaries in India, where numerous models that sell in smaller volumes are only assembled in India with imported components. FDI may, therefore, not be so different from offsets in terms of local manufacture, jobs, or money spent

Q. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?

The arguments in favour of FDI in defence are familiar. First, public sector companies in defence, Research and Development and allied industries have consistently failed to meet the requirements of the armed forces, especially given the global revolution in military technology. Second, the superior management culture of the private sector will ensure better adherence to budgets and timelines. Third, the country is compelled into repeated imports without any technology transfer (despite contractual obligations) because the military is always urgently in need of the technology. Therefore, the argument goes, encouraging foreign companies to invest in Indian defence and set up industries here will mean that money will be spent within the country, generating jobs and bringing in new know-how, with the possibility of exports.

In my opinion, none of these arguments address the specific and unique needs of the defence sector in India. Whatever else these measures might achieve, they will not help accomplish what must surely be the main goal, namely to build self-reliance in advanced military technology and reduce India’s debilitating dependence on foreign suppliers in the area of national security.

The FDI inflow itself tells a tale. All the liberalised provisions since 2001 have led to a meagre inflow of only $4.8 billion, in an overall FDI inflow of around $334 billion. It may be argued that it is too early to judge, but there are actually good reasons why defence companies do not and will not find FDI in another country attractive, and why there are few such examples across the world.

FDI means a long-term presence in India, and good returns on investment are possible only if repeat orders or contracts for newer models are assured. But, unlike cars or white goods, that will not always happen in military equipment. There may be gaps of many years or even decades between orders. For instance, India bought the Mirage 2000 in the 1980s and has clinched the Rafale deal this year, both from Dassault of France. In France itself, however, Dassault is reasonably assured of continuous business from regular domestic and European orders, as well as from staggered exports. Foreign subsidiaries or substantial FDI will, thus, always put pressure on India for repeat orders. Would dependence on a Lockheed Martin (India) or a Bharat Boeing be really very different from dependence on the U.S. principals?

Yes, more of India’s money will be spent in India rather than in other countries. But the Defence Procurement Policy anyway mandates 30 per cent offsets (50 per cent in high-value contracts). In other words, the supplier must spend 30 per cent of the contracted value within India through local manufacture and services. On the other hand, even if manufacture were by an Indian subsidiary, some specialised technology or components will always need to be imported. As is the case in car manufacture by Korean or Japanese subsidiaries in India, where numerous models that sell in smaller volumes are only assembled in India with imported components. FDI may, therefore, not be so different from offsets in terms of local manufacture, jobs, or money spent

Q. Which of the following is the synonym of the word “offsets”?

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful.

The weaker sections of the rural population are mostly from the socially and economically backward and (11) sections of the village community. Because of their (12) and financial difficulty, they are not readily (13) to change their work habits and adopt modern technology. (14) sure about the traditional methods, they are (15) to take to (16) equipment and techniques which require some time to get accustomed for (17) work. 
After holding a number of group meetings with rural people (18) to different vocations and spread over the entire country, we can safely say that persons in the villages are not (19) for training to improve upon their traditional and hereditary (20) of working. 

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful.

The weaker sections of the rural population are mostly from the socially and economically backward and (11) sections of the village community. Because of their (12) and financial difficulty, they are not readily (13) to change their work habits and adopt modern technology. (14) sure about the traditional methods, they are (15) to take to (16) equipment and techniques which require some time to get accustomed for (17) work. 
After holding a number of group meetings with rural people (18) to different vocations and spread over the entire country, we can safely say that persons in the villages are not (19) for training to improve upon their traditional and hereditary (20) of working. 

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful.

The weaker sections of the rural population are mostly from the socially and economically backward and (11) sections of the village community. Because of their (12) and financial difficulty, they are not readily (13) to change their work habits and adopt modern technology. (14) sure about the traditional methods, they are (15) to take to (16) equipment and techniques which require some time to get accustomed for (17) work. 
After holding a number of group meetings with rural people (18) to different vocations and spread over the entire country, we can safely say that persons in the villages are not (19) for training to improve upon their traditional and hereditary (20) of working. 

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful.

The weaker sections of the rural population are mostly from the socially and economically backward and (11) sections of the village community. Because of their (12) and financial difficulty, they are not readily (13) to change their work habits and adopt modern technology. (14) sure about the traditional methods, they are (15) to take to (16) equipment and techniques which require some time to get accustomed for (17) work. 
After holding a number of group meetings with rural people (18) to different vocations and spread over the entire country, we can safely say that persons in the villages are not (19) for training to improve upon their traditional and hereditary (20) of working. 

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful.

The weaker sections of the rural population are mostly from the socially and economically backward and (11) sections of the village community. Because of their (12) and financial difficulty, they are not readily (13) to change their work habits and adopt modern technology. (14) sure about the traditional methods, they are (15) to take to (16) equipment and techniques which require some time to get accustomed for (17) work. 
After holding a number of group meetings with rural people (18) to different vocations and spread over the entire country, we can safely say that persons in the villages are not (19) for training to improve upon their traditional and hereditary (20) of working. 

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful.

The weaker sections of the rural population are mostly from the socially and economically backward and (11) sections of the village community. Because of their (12) and financial difficulty, they are not readily (13) to change their work habits and adopt modern technology. (14) sure about the traditional methods, they are (15) to take to (16) equipment and techniques which require some time to get accustomed for (17) work. 
After holding a number of group meetings with rural people (18) to different vocations and spread over the entire country, we can safely say that persons in the villages are not (19) for training to improve upon their traditional and hereditary (20) of working. 

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful.

The weaker sections of the rural population are mostly from the socially and economically backward and (11) sections of the village community. Because of their (12) and financial difficulty, they are not readily (13) to change their work habits and adopt modern technology. (14) sure about the traditional methods, they are (15) to take to (16) equipment and techniques which require some time to get accustomed for (17) work. 
After holding a number of group meetings with rural people (18) to different vocations and spread over the entire country, we can safely say that persons in the villages are not (19) for training to improve upon their traditional and hereditary (20) of working. 

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful.

The weaker sections of the rural population are mostly from the socially and economically backward and (11) sections of the village community. Because of their (12) and financial difficulty, they are not readily (13) to change their work habits and adopt modern technology. (14) sure about the traditional methods, they are (15) to take to (16) equipment and techniques which require some time to get accustomed for (17) work. 
After holding a number of group meetings with rural people (18) to different vocations and spread over the entire country, we can safely say that persons in the villages are not (19) for training to improve upon their traditional and hereditary (20) of working. 

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful.

The weaker sections of the rural population are mostly from the socially and economically backward and (11) sections of the village community. Because of their (12) and financial difficulty, they are not readily (13) to change their work habits and adopt modern technology. (14) sure about the traditional methods, they are (15) to take to (16) equipment and techniques which require some time to get accustomed for (17) work. 
After holding a number of group meetings with rural people (18) to different vocations and spread over the entire country, we can safely say that persons in the villages are not (19) for training to improve upon their traditional and hereditary (20) of working. 

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful.

The weaker sections of the rural population are mostly from the socially and economically backward and (11) sections of the village community. Because of their (12) and financial difficulty, they are not readily (13) to change their work habits and adopt modern technology. (14) sure about the traditional methods, they are (15) to take to (16) equipment and techniques which require some time to get accustomed for (17) work. 
After holding a number of group meetings with rural people (18) to different vocations and spread over the entire country, we can safely say that persons in the villages are not (19) for training to improve upon their traditional and hereditary (20) of working. 

Find the Error in the following .If No error found select (E) as the answer. 

What to speak (A)/ of proper medical (B)/ treatment (C)/ even first aid was not given (D)/ to him. No error (E)

Find the Error in the following .If No error found select (E) as the answer.

The reason (A)/ why she is (B)/ absent today (C)/ is because (D)/ her husband is ill. No error (E)

Find the Error in the following .If No error found select (E) as the answer.

I never (A)/ remember (B)/ to have met (C)/ this gentleman in (D)/ Baroda. No error (E)

Find the Error in the following .If No error found select (E) as the answer.

Don’t worry (A)/, I shall (B)/ be back (C) in a few minutes (D)/ and join you. No error (E)

Find the Error in the following .If No error found select (E) as the answer.

You are (A) / wrong, I never spoke (B)/to her (C)/ on telephone (D)/ this morning. No error (E)

Find the Error in the following .If No error found select (E) as the answer.

The scenery (A)/ of Kodaikanal (B)/ are not (C)/ doubt very (D)/ beautiful. No error (E)

Find the Error in the following .If No error found select (E) as the answer.

All the gentries (A)/ were invited (B)/ to the (C)/ college annual (D)/day function. No error (E)

Find the Error in the following .If No error found select (E) as the answer.

She has been (A)/ advised to (B)/ live on vegetables (C)/ and fruits. (D)/ No error (E)

Find the Error in the following .If No error found select (E) as the answer.

They have (A)/ purchased many (B) items of furnitures (C)/ for their new (D)/ bungalow. No error (E)

Find the Error in the following .If No error found select (E) as the answer.

Dozen of (A)/ apples were (B)/ distributed among the (C)/ boys by the (D)/ class teacher. No error (E)

In the following number series one number is wrong. Find out the wrong number.

21, 48, 162, 969, 7748

In the following number series one number is wrong. Find out the wrong number.

118, 239, 96, 264, 68, 293

In the following number series one number is wrong. Find out the wrong number.

128, 320, 1120, 5040, 27720, 180190

Directions: The following pie-charts show the distribution of students of graduate and post-graduate levels in seven different institutes in a town.

Distribution of students at graduate and post-graduate levels in seven institutes

Q. What is the total number of graduate and post-graduate level students is institute R?

Directions: The following pie-charts show the distribution of students of graduate and post-graduate levels in seven different institutes in a town.

Distribution of students at graduate and post-graduate levels in seven institutes

Q. What is the ratio between the number of students studying at post-graduate and graduate levels respectively from institute S?

Directions: The following pie-charts show the distribution of students of graduate and post-graduate levels in seven different institutes in a town.

Distribution of students at graduate and post-graduate levels in seven institutes

Q. How many students of institutes of M and S are studying at graduate level?

Directions: The following pie-charts show the distribution of students of graduate and post-graduate levels in seven different institutes in a town.

Distribution of students at graduate and post-graduate levels in seven institutes

Q. What is the ratio between the number of students studying at post-graduate level from institutes S and the number of students studying at graduate level from institute Q?

Directions: The following pie-charts show the distribution of students of graduate and post-graduate levels in seven different institutes in a town.

Distribution of students at graduate and post-graduate levels in seven institutes

Q. Total number of students studying at post-graduate level from institutes N and P is

Pradeep invested 20% more than Mohit. Mohit invested 10% less than Raghu. If the total sum of their investment is Rs. 17880, how much amount did Raghu invested?

Excluding the stoppages, the speed of a bus is 64 km/hr and including the stoppages the speed of the bus is 48km/hr. For how many minutes does the bus stop per hour?

12 men can complete any work in 36 days. 18 women can complete the same piece of work in 60 days. 8 men and 20 women work together for 20 days. If only the women were to complete the remaining work in 4 days, then how many women would be required?

A rectangular plot has a concrete path running inner side of the plot is used as a lawn, which has an area of 432 sq.m. If the width of the path is 4 m and the length of the plot is greater than its breadth by 2m, what is the area of the rectangular plot?

If a discount of 16% is given on the marked price of a book, the publisher gains 20%. If the discount is increased to 20% the gain percent is

Directions : Each question below is followed by two statements A and B. You have to determine whether the data given in the statement is sufficient to answer the question. You should use the data and your knowledge of mathematics to choose between the possible answers. Give answer:

What is the perimeter of a semicircle?

A. The radius of the semi-circle is half of the length of the rectangle.

B. Area of rectangle is 234 cm².

Directions : Each question below is followed by two statements A and B. You have to determine whether the data given in the statement is sufficient to answer the question. You should use the data and your knowledge of mathematics to choose between the possible answers. Give answer:

What is the ratio of two number N1 and N2?

A. 30% of N1 is 40% of 90.

B. 20% of N2 is 36% of 50.

A cycle is sold at a profit of 15%. If both the cost price and selling price is decreased by Rs. 200 the profit would be 5% more what is the original cost price of cycle ?

A person lends Rs. 4200 to 'A' for 3 years and Rs. 6500 to 'B' for 7 years. If the person gets Rs. 8134 as interest then what is the rate of interest per annum ?

A sum amounts to Rs. 98010 in 2 years and to Rs. 107811 in 3 years compounded annually. What is the sum ?

How many different words can be formed with the letters of the word ''BREAKING". So that the words begin with 'B' and end with 'G' ?

A bag contains 9 white and 7 black balls. Three balls are drawn at random. Find the probability that all the three balls are black ?

7 + (1/2)of [8 – 4/2 × 3 – (1 + 1) + (4 + 2) – 2 × 2] = ?

8 + 4 – (3/2 ×(1/4) ) of 2/7+7/2 ×1/16 = ?

25 – [2.5 – {0.25 × 2 – (0.025 – ?)}] = 50

3 + [3 + {3 + (3 + (3/3³))}] = ?

√0.512√0.064√100=(?)²

One-half of a certain number is equal to 65% of the 2nd number. Find the ratio of 2nd to 1st number.

The total weight of Sanju and Surekha is 120 kg. If Sanju weighs 30 kg more than Surekha, then what is the ratio of the weight of Sanju to that of Surekha?

A certain distance is covered at a certain speed. If half of this distance is covered in double the time, the ratio of the old speed to new one is

Mr. Shirish inherits 2505 silver rings and divides them among his three sons; Bhairav, Paras and Mohit; in a certain ratio. Out of the total rings received by each of them, Bhairav sells 30 rings, Paras donates his 30 rings and Mohit losses 25 rings. Now, the ratio of rings with them is 46 : 41 : 34, resp. How many rings did Mohit receive from his father?

A sum of money is to be divided equally among A, B and C in the respective ratio of 5 : 6 : 7 and another sum of money is to be divided between D and E equally. If D got Rs 2100 less than A, then how much amount did C receive?

Directions: In each question two equations are provided on the basis of these you have to find the relation between x and y. Give answer:

I. 42x² + 59x + 20 = 0 

II. 20y² – y – 1 = 0

Directions: In each question two equations are provided on the basis of these you have to find the relation between x and y. Give answer:

I. 3x² – 7x + 2 = 0 

II. 2y² + 9y + 9 = 0

Directions: In each question two equations are provided on the basis of these you have to find the relation between x and y. Give answer:

I. x² + 11x + 30 = 0 

II. y² + 13y + 42 = 0

Directions: In each question two equations are provided on the basis of these you have to find the relation between x and y. Give answer:

I. 6x² + 17x + 7 = 0 

II. y² +10y + 21 = 0

Directions: In each question two equations are provided on the basis of these you have to find the relation between x and y. Give answer:

I. 20x² – 53x + 35 = 0 

II. 3y² – 20y + 32 = 0

Directions: Study the following information to answer the given questions:

A word and answer arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearranges them following particular rule. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement.

Input: son 28 hide18 96 49 love name 76 rife

Step I: hide son 28 18 49 love name 76 rife 96

Step II: love hide son 28 18 49 name rife 96 76

Step III: name love hide son 28 18 rife 96 76 49

Step IV: rife name love hide son 18 96 76 49 28

Step V: son rife name love hide 96 76 49 28 18

And step V is the last step of the rearrangement.

As per the rules followed in the above steps, find out in each of the following questions the appropriate step for the input given below:

Input: 48 line zoo 15 82 you come veto 31 all 85 53

Q. How many steps will be needed to complete the arrangement?

Directions: Study the following information to answer the given questions:

A word and answer arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearranges them following particular rule. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement.

Input: son 28 hide18 96 49 love name 76 rife

Step I: hide son 28 18 49 love name 76 rife 96

Step II: love hide son 28 18 49 name rife 96 76

Step III: name love hide son 28 18 rife 96 76 49

Step IV: rife name love hide son 18 96 76 49 28

Step V: son rife name love hide 96 76 49 28 18

And step V is the last step of the rearrangement.

As per the rules followed in the above steps, find out in each of the following questions the appropriate step for the input given below:

Input: 48 line zoo 15 82 you come veto 31 all 85 53

Q. Which of the step is- veto line come all zoo 15 you 31 85 82 53 48

Directions: Study the following information to answer the given questions:

A word and answer arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearranges them following particular rule. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement.

Input: son 28 hide18 96 49 love name 76 rife

Step I: hide son 28 18 49 love name 76 rife 96

Step II: love hide son 28 18 49 name rife 96 76

Step III: name love hide son 28 18 rife 96 76 49

Step IV: rife name love hide son 18 96 76 49 28

Step V: son rife name love hide 96 76 49 28 18

And step V is the last step of the rearrangement.

As per the rules followed in the above steps, find out in each of the following questions the appropriate step for the input given below:

Input: 48 line zoo 15 82 you come veto 31 all 85 53

Q. Which of the following would be step I?

Directions: Study the following information to answer the given questions:

A word and answer arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearranges them following particular rule. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement.

Input: son 28 hide18 96 49 love name 76 rife

Step I: hide son 28 18 49 love name 76 rife 96

Step II: love hide son 28 18 49 name rife 96 76

Step III: name love hide son 28 18 rife 96 76 49

Step IV: rife name love hide son 18 96 76 49 28

Step V: son rife name love hide 96 76 49 28 18

And step V is the last step of the rearrangement.

As per the rules followed in the above steps, find out in each of the following questions the appropriate step for the input given below:

Input: 48 line zoo 15 82 you come veto 31 all 85 53

Q. In step V, which of the following words numbers would be at 6th position from the right?

Directions: Study the following information to answer the given questions:

A word and answer arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearranges them following particular rule. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement.

Input: son 28 hide18 96 49 love name 76 rife

Step I: hide son 28 18 49 love name 76 rife 96

Step II: love hide son 28 18 49 name rife 96 76

Step III: name love hide son 28 18 rife 96 76 49

Step IV: rife name love hide son 18 96 76 49 28

Step V: son rife name love hide 96 76 49 28 18

And step V is the last step of the rearrangement.

As per the rules followed in the above steps, find out in each of the following questions the appropriate step for the input given below:

Input: 48 line zoo 15 82 you come veto 31 all 85 53

Q. Which of the following would be the final arrangement?

Directions: Read the following information and answer the questions.

Eight actors A, B, C, D, E, F, G, & H play for three different stage shows Zathoora, Jhumroo and Zangoora and all of them wear eight different cloths viz. Kurta, Pathani, Sherwani, Safari, Dhoti, Shirt, Trouser and Jeans not necessarily in the same order.
At least two and not more than three actors play for the same stage show. B plays for Jhumroo and wears Kurta. C wears Safari but do not play for Zathoora. No one from Zangoora wears Jeans. The only other person in same stage show with B wears Sherwani. E wears Jeans and F wears Pathani. H does not wear Sherwani and plays for the same stage show with E. A and G both play for Zangoora. The one who plays for Zangoora does not wear Shirt. G does not wear Trouser.

Q. Which cloth does G wear?

Directions: Read the following information and answer the questions.

Eight actors A, B, C, D, E, F, G, & H play for three different stage shows Zathoora, Jhumroo and Zangoora and all of them wear eight different cloths viz. Kurta, Pathani, Sherwani, Safari, Dhoti, Shirt, Trouser and Jeans not necessarily in the same order.
At least two and not more than three actors play for the same stage show. B plays for Jhumroo and wears Kurta. C wears Safari but do not play for Zathoora. No one from Zangoora wears Jeans. The only other person in same stage show with B wears Sherwani. E wears Jeans and F wears Pathani. H does not wear Sherwani and plays for the same stage show with E. A and G both play for Zangoora. The one who plays for Zangoora does not wear Shirt. G does not wear Trouser.

Q. Who wears Sherwani?

Directions: Read the following information and answer the questions.

Eight actors A, B, C, D, E, F, G, & H play for three different stage shows Zathoora, Jhumroo and Zangoora and all of them wear eight different cloths viz. Kurta, Pathani, Sherwani, Safari, Dhoti, Shirt, Trouser and Jeans not necessarily in the same order.
At least two and not more than three actors play for the same stage show. B plays for Jhumroo and wears Kurta. C wears Safari but do not play for Zathoora. No one from Zangoora wears Jeans. The only other person in same stage show with B wears Sherwani. E wears Jeans and F wears Pathani. H does not wear Sherwani and plays for the same stage show with E. A and G both play for Zangoora. The one who plays for Zangoora does not wear Shirt. G does not wear Trouser.

Q. Which stage show has only two of the eight actors?

Directions: Read the following information and answer the questions.

Eight actors A, B, C, D, E, F, G, & H play for three different stage shows Zathoora, Jhumroo and Zangoora and all of them wear eight different cloths viz. Kurta, Pathani, Sherwani, Safari, Dhoti, Shirt, Trouser and Jeans not necessarily in the same order.
At least two and not more than three actors play for the same stage show. B plays for Jhumroo and wears Kurta. C wears Safari but do not play for Zathoora. No one from Zangoora wears Jeans. The only other person in same stage show with B wears Sherwani. E wears Jeans and F wears Pathani. H does not wear Sherwani and plays for the same stage show with E. A and G both play for Zangoora. The one who plays for Zangoora does not wear Shirt. G does not wear Trouser.

Q. Which of the following group of actors play for Zangoora?

Directions: Read the following information and answer the questions.

Eight actors A, B, C, D, E, F, G, & H play for three different stage shows Zathoora, Jhumroo and Zangoora and all of them wear eight different cloths viz. Kurta, Pathani, Sherwani, Safari, Dhoti, Shirt, Trouser and Jeans not necessarily in the same order.
At least two and not more than three actors play for the same stage show. B plays for Jhumroo and wears Kurta. C wears Safari but do not play for Zathoora. No one from Zangoora wears Jeans. The only other person in same stage show with B wears Sherwani. E wears Jeans and F wears Pathani. H does not wear Sherwani and plays for the same stage show with E. A and G both play for Zangoora. The one who plays for Zangoora does not wear Shirt. G does not wear Trouser.

Q. Which of the following combinations of stage show, actor & cloth is correct?

Directions: Study the given information carefully to answer the given questions. 

P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting around a circle facing the centre but not necessarily in the same order. Q sits second to the left of W's husband. No female is an immediate neighbour of Q. S's daughter sits second to the right of U. U is the sister of V. U is not an immediate neighbour of W's husband. Only one person sits between P and U. P is father of V. W's brother S sits on the immediate left of W's mother. Only one person sits between W's mother and T. Only one person sits between W and V. V is the mother of R. V is not an immediate neighbour of T.

Q. What is the position of P with respect to his mother-in-law?

Directions: Study the given information carefully to answer the given questions. 

P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting around a circle facing the centre but not necessarily in the same order. Q sits second to the left of W's husband. No female is an immediate neighbour of Q. S's daughter sits second to the right of U. U is the sister of V. U is not an immediate neighbour of W's husband. Only one person sits between P and U. P is father of V. W's brother S sits on the immediate left of W's mother. Only one person sits between W's mother and T. Only one person sits between W and V. V is the mother of R. V is not an immediate neighbour of T.

Q. Who amongst the following is S's daughter?

Directions: Study the given information carefully to answer the given questions. 

P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting around a circle facing the centre but not necessarily in the same order. Q sits second to the left of W's husband. No female is an immediate neighbour of Q. S's daughter sits second to the right of U. U is the sister of V. U is not an immediate neighbour of W's husband. Only one person sits between P and U. P is father of V. W's brother S sits on the immediate left of W's mother. Only one person sits between W's mother and T. Only one person sits between W and V. V is the mother of R. V is not an immediate neighbour of T.

Q. What is the position of P with respect to his grandchild?

Directions: Study the given information carefully to answer the given questions. 

P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting around a circle facing the centre but not necessarily in the same order. Q sits second to the left of W's husband. No female is an immediate neighbour of Q. S's daughter sits second to the right of U. U is the sister of V. U is not an immediate neighbour of W's husband. Only one person sits between P and U. P is father of V. W's brother S sits on the immediate left of W's mother. Only one person sits between W's mother and T. Only one person sits between W and V. V is the mother of R. V is not an immediate neighbour of T.

Q. How many people sit between V and her maternal uncle?

Directions: Study the given information carefully to answer the given questions. 

P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting around a circle facing the centre but not necessarily in the same order. Q sits second to the left of W's husband. No female is an immediate neighbour of Q. S's daughter sits second to the right of U. U is the sister of V. U is not an immediate neighbour of W's husband. Only one person sits between P and U. P is father of V. W's brother S sits on the immediate left of W's mother. Only one person sits between W's mother and T. Only one person sits between W and V. V is the mother of R. V is not an immediate neighbour of T.

Q. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on the given information and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?

Directions: In the following question, if all the statements are true. Find the true conclusion among given three conclusion and then further give your answers. 

Statements: N ≥ A, X = N, W<A

Conclusions: 

I. A < X

 II. W ≤ N 

III. W > X

Directions: In the following question, if all the statements are true. Find the true conclusion among given three conclusion and then further give your answers.

Statements: P = H, T > C, P ≤ T

Conclusions: 

I. C < P 

II. T ≥ H 

III. C < H 

Directions: In the following question, if all the statements are true. Find the true conclusion among given three conclusion and then further give your answers.

Statements: O < R , Q ≤ T, O < T

Conclusions: 

I. R > T 

II. R ≤ T 

III. Q < O

Directions: In the following question, if all the statements are true. Find the true conclusion among given three conclusion and then further give your answers.

Statements: M < R, T ≤ J, R > T 

Conclusions:

 I. J > R 

II. M < T

III. M < J

Directions: In the following question, if all the statements are true. Find the true conclusion among given three conclusion and then further give your answers.

Statements: Z = K , J ≥ M, M < Z

Conclusions: 

I. J > Z 

II. J > K

III. K > M

Directions: In each of the questions below are given four statements followed by four conclusions numbered I, II, III & IV. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follow from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Q. Statements: 

All ghee is butter.

No butter is paneer.

Some paneer is khoya.

Conclusions:

I. No paneer is ghee.

II. No ghee is paneer.

III. Some butter is not khoya.

IV. Some khoya is not butter.

Directions: In each of the questions below are given four statements followed by four conclusions numbered I, II, III & IV. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follow from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Q. Statements: 

Some car are red.

All red are pink.

All pink are black.

Conclusions:

I. Some car are pink.

II. Some pink are car.

III. All red are black.

IV. Some black are car.

Directions: In each of the questions below are given four statements followed by four conclusions numbered I, II, III & IV. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follow from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Q. Statements: 

Some green are carrots.

No carrots are brinjals.

All brinjals are light.

Conclusions:

I. Some green are not brinjals.

II. Some light are not carrots.

III. Some brinjals are not carrots.

IV. Some carrots are not green.

Directions: In each of the questions below are given four statements followed by four conclusions numbered I, II, III & IV. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follow from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Q. Statements: 

No oranges are apples.

No apples are bananas.

Some bananas are pears.

Conclusions:

I. Some pears are apples.

II. No pears are apples.

III. Some pears are not oranges.

IV. Some pears are oranges.

Directions : These questions are based on the following set of numbers.

358  426  853  674  512

If ‘1’ is added in the middle digit of each number and then the numbers are arranged in ascending order, what will be the sum of the digits of the newly formed second lowest number?

Directions : These questions are based on the following set of numbers.

358  426  853  674  512

Q. If in each number, the first and the third digits are interchanged, then which number will be the third largest?

Directions : These questions are based on the following set of numbers.

358  426  853  674  512

Q. If the first and the second digits in each number are interchanged, then which number will be the largest?

In a certain code, ROPE is written as %57$, DOUBT is written as 35#8* and LIVE is written as @24$. How is TROUBLE written in that code?

How many such pairs of letters are there in the word JAUNPUR, each of which has as many letters between them in the word, as they have in the English alphabet?

Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions which follow.

If ‘A × B’ means ‘A is father of B’.

If ‘A + B’ means ‘A is wife of B’.

If ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is daughter of B’. 

If ‘A – B’ means ‘A is son of B’.

Q. How is Q related to L in the expression ‘L ÷ M × O – P ÷ Q’?

Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions which follow.

If ‘A × B’ means ‘A is father of B’.

If ‘A + B’ means ‘A is wife of B’.

If ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is daughter of B’. 

If ‘A – B’ means ‘A is son of B’.

Q. What will come in the place of the question mark, to establish that O is the nephew of T in the expression ‘O ? R ÷ S × T’?

Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions which follow.

If ‘A × B’ means ‘A is father of B’.

If ‘A + B’ means ‘A is wife of B’.

If ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is daughter of B’. 

If ‘A – B’ means ‘A is son of B’.

Q. Which of the following relations are true based upon the relations given in the equation: ‘A – B × C + D – E’?

Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions which follow.

If ‘A × B’ means ‘A is father of B’.

If ‘A + B’ means ‘A is wife of B’.

If ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is daughter of B’. 

If ‘A – B’ means ‘A is son of B’.

Q. How many such digits are there in the number 521468, remain unchanged after the digits are arranged in ascending order?

Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions which follow.

If ‘A × B’ means ‘A is father of B’.

If ‘A + B’ means ‘A is wife of B’.

If ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is daughter of B’. 

If ‘A – B’ means ‘A is son of B’.

Q. B is sister of D, D is sister of M. M is brother of K. K is father of C. How is K related to B?

If A denotes 1, B denotes 2, C denotes 3, D denotes 1, E denotes 2, F denotes 3 and so on, then what will be the sum of the value of letters of word DRUB?