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Study it carefully and answer the questions.

(i). 'AxB' means 'A is father of B'

(ii).'A/B' means 'A is daughter of B'

(iii). 'A+B' means 'A is sister of B'

(iv).'A-B' means 'A is husband of B'

In F / R x H - L, How is H related to F?

A) Father B) Brother
C) Sister D) Cannot be determined

Answer:   B) Brother



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Subject: Verbal Reasoning - Mental Ability
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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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A study published in PLOS Medicine found that obesity was the cause of 1 in 10 deaths in the United States. Also, obesity was the third-leading cause of death in men and women, after high blood pressure and smoking. Hence, many doctors believe that it’s high time obesity be placed in the category of serious diseases as it not only decreases life expectancy but also impairs the normal functioning of the body.
Which of the following statements, if true, undermines the given argument?

A) Extreme obesity can shorten a person's life span by 10 years. B) Obesity is the result of eating of too much and of a sedentary lifestyle and cannot be defined as a disease per se.
C) Obesity can be a genetic disorder such as sickle-cell anemia and Tay- Sachs, which are classified as diseases. D) The Food and Drug Administration, the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the Obesity Society, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and the American College of Gastroenterology have i
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Obesity is the result of eating of too much and of a sedentary lifestyle and cannot be defined as a disease per se.

Explanation:

The given argument states that obesity should be categorized as a serious disease as it is known to decrease life expectancy and to harm the normal functioning of the body just like any other life-threatening disease. Option B undermines the argument by pointing out that obesity is mostly a lifestyle problem and not a disease. Compared to 40 years ago, people today spend more time commuting, sitting in front of a computer, watching television, playing video games, and generally exercising less, and end up burning fewer calories. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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In the question given below, a statement is given followed by three courses of action. A course of action is taken for improvement, follow up, etc. Read the statement carefully and give your answer.

Statement:
A knife-wielding assailant killed a 29- year-old man and injured four others in a lively neighbourhood near Paris’ famed Opera Garnier before he was killed by police on Saturday night.

Courses of Action:
I. The government should ban the sale of knives in all major cities.
II. Any person seen carrying a knife should be immediately taken into police custody.
III. Policemen should be posted near all major tourist spots to avoid such untoward incidents.

A) Only course of action I follows B) Only course of action II follows
C) Both I and II follow D) Both II and III follow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

None of the courses of action follow. Banning the sale of knives just because one particular knife-wielding assailant went on a rampage makes no sense. Similarly, taking into police custody all those who are seen carrying knives is not something practical. Knives can be used for so many other purposes not involving the killing/harming of people. Finally, it is not a realistic expectation that posting policemen in all major tourist spots would reduce or altogether stop instances of such occurrences. Therefore, option E is the correct answer.

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A statement is given followed by three inferences numbered I, II, and III. Consider the statement to be true even if it is at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the inferences, if any, follow from the given statement.

Statement

Donald Trump began the week facing accusations of treason over his embrace of Vladimir Putin and ended it with a middle finger to his many critics by inviting the Russian autocrat to the White House.

Inferences:

I. America and Russia are not allies.
II. No prior American President has ever
embraced a Russian counterpart.
III. Russian President, Vladimir Putin,
has been a long-time US enemy.

A) Only I can be inferred B) Both I and II can be inferred
C) Only III can be inferred D) Both I and II can be inferred
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Only III can be inferred

Explanation:

Only III can be inferred. We can only deduce from the given statement that Putin and America have not been on good terms because President Trump was accused of treason simply because he embraced his Russian counterpart. We cannot draw any general conclusions about the relationship between both the countries. Also, we cannot infer anything about the prior presidents of America from what is given. Therefore, option 3 is the correct answer.

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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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As Washington plans to increase its military footprint in Afghanistan, it is tightening the screws on Pakistan for supporting terrorism as an instrument of state policy. Both Washington and Kabul now view New Delhi as a player with considerable leverage over the evolving regional dynamic. A central feature of the Trump administration’s new Afghanistan policy is an outreach to India.
How are relations of Pakistan with other countries?

A) Relations of Pakistan and US are very cordial B) Pakistan wants to rule the other countries
C) Relations are getting bitter over terrorism D) Pakistan does not want to maintain any relation with any country
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Relations are getting bitter over terrorism

Explanation:

Pakistan is losing its reputation and other countries are planning to take strict action against Pakistan for supporting terrorism as an instrument of state policy. Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

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A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

Pranab Mukherjee, Pratibha Patil, APJ Abdul Kalam,?

A) Rajendra Prasad B) K.R.Narayanan
C) Shankar Dyal Sharma D) V.V.Giri
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) K.R.Narayanan

Explanation:
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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 79 B) 59
C) 53 D) 75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 75

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