Verbal Reasoning - Mental Ability Questions

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The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement:

Should women be allowed into combat arms if they meet all standards?
Arguments:
I. Yes, women have already proven competence in combat – they have already been exposed to combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, so it makes no sense to officially continue excluding them.
II. No, the average female is physically weaker than the average male.

A) Only argument I is strong B) Only argument II is strong
C) Either I or II is strong D) Neither I nor II is strong and
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only argument I is strong

Explanation:

Argument I is strong as it gives a proper reason as to why women should be included in combat arms – because they have already worked in this area in Iraq and other places and so it makes sense to include them officially. Argument II is weak because it talks about a general scenario in comparing an average female with an average male.
However, what if a woman with exceptional athletic ability and toughness can meet and even exceed the standards currently set for male troops, on what basis should she be denied entry into combat arms? Therefore, option 1 is the correct answer.

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In the following Venn diagram which letters represents all those who play Cricket as well as Kabaddi and also all the three games?

 

 

A) S + Q B) S + T
C) S + R D) S + V
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) S + T

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In a certain code language, “CAB” is written as “6” and “LAN” is written as “27”. How is “FAN” written in that code language?

 

 

A) 20 B) 21
C) 22 D) 23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 21

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In a certain code language, f CHECK is coded as 97294 and QUERY is coded as 51238, then CHERRY will be coded as?

 

 

A) 729833 B) 792338
C) 972338 D) 338972
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 972338

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Saurav, Mohit, Mukesh, Sumit and Bhim are arranged in descending order of their height from top to bottom. Saurav is at third place. Bhim is between Sumit and Saurav while Sumit is not at the top end. Who is at second place from the top?

 

A) Mohit B) Mukesh
C) Bhim D) Cannot be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cannot be determined

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In each below is given a statement followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement Give answer:

Statement:

For the first time India will invite heads of ten Asian nations for the Republic day 2018 celebrations. ASEAN is the association of south-east Asian nations. Its members are Vietnam, Laos, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Brunei, Malaysia and Myanmar.

Which of the following can be inferred from the given statement?


Conclusions:
(i) Republic day 2018 will be the first event ever where so many leaders will together will be the chief guests at the parade which would showcase India’s Military might.
(ii) India is the only country among southeast Asian nations which celebrates Republic Day.
(iii) India and ASEAN are actively engaged in a comprehensive economic partnership, which is expected to emerge as the largest regional trading arrangement.

A) If only conclusion II follows B) If only conclusion I, III follows
C) If only conclusion I follows D) If only conclusion III follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) If only conclusion I follows

Explanation:

(i)The statement can be concluded from the given statement because it describes that Republic day 2018 will witness so many leaders for the first time which is also mentioned in the given statement that for the first time India will invite heads of ten ASEAN nations for Republic day 2018 celebrations.
(ii) This statement cannot be concluded from the given statement as it is not mentioned in the given statements.
(iii) This also cannot be concluded as no information is given about India and Asian’s economic partnership.

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In a certain code language, “HORN” is written as “54” and “RHYM” is written as “63”. How is “PURE” written in that code language?

 

A) 60   B) 59  
C) 58   D) 61  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 59  

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In the following question, four groups of three numbers are given. In each group the second and third number are related to the first number by aLogic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

A) (61, 64, 71) B) (57, 60, 69)
C) (75, 78, 85) D) (89, 92, 99)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (57, 60, 69)

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