CAT Questions

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The first letter moves three steps forward. The second letter moves two steps forward. The third letter moves three steps forward.

Seismography is an instrument to measure the intensity of an earthquake.

Similarly, taseometer is an instrument to measure strains.

The given number series 999, 990, 998, 991, 997, 992, ?

It follows a pattern that,

999

999 - 9 = 990

990 + 8 = 998

998 - 7 = 991

991 + 6 = 997

997 - 5 = 992

992 + 4 = 996

Hence, the next number in the given number series is 996.

IG stands for Inspector General of Police. DIG(Deputy Inspector General ofPolice) is a One-star rank in the police service who works under IG.

Rita descended into the cellar.

Descended means went down. As the cellar is in the basement, she must go down.

Options and meanings :: 

descended  -  went down 

rescinded   - cancelled or annulled

ascended   - went up 

intended    - meant

12 S of Z represents 12 Signs of the Zodiac. 

It is similar to the  

1. 52 W in a Y        -  52 weeks in a year  

2. 3 H in a C          -  3 Hands in a Clock  

3. 3600 S in an H   -  3600 Seconds in an Hour 

4. 5 O in the W      -   5 Oceans in the World

By trial and error method from the given options,

'1' satisfies the above given equation.