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In the following question, two statements are given each followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.

Statement:
(I) The pass percentage in a subject Political Science is very low as compared to others in the same curriculum.
(II) The students who were admitted to the programme did not study Political Science earlier.

Conclusions:
(I) The foundation of the subject is very important for a student to perform well in examination.
(II) Political Science is a generic subject and students can attempt it without any problem.

 

A) Only conclusion II follows B) Conclusion I and II both follow
C) Neither I nor II follow D) Only conclusion I follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Only conclusion I follows

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Choose the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 48 B) 180
C) 18 D) 150
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 150

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A piece of paper is folded and punched as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened?

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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A bank offers 10% compound interest per half year. A customer deposits Rs. 2000 each on 1st January and 1st July of a year. At the end of the year, the amount he would have gained by way of interest is

A) Rs 1240 B) Rs 310
C) Rs 155 D) Rs 620
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 620

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What is the difference between the total sale of English newspapers and the total sale of Hindi newspapers in all the localities together.

A) 7500 B) 5600
C) 6500 D) 5700
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6500

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The bar graph shows average marks scored in a 100 marks Maths exam by students of 7 divisions of Standard X. Study the diagram and answer the following questions.

What is the ratio of average marks scored by Division E to Division B?

A) 11 : 15 B) 4 : 5
C) 15 : 11 D) 5 : 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15 : 11

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If 2x -3(x + 2) < 5 - 2x < -x + 2, then find the value of x.

A) 2 B) 0
C) 10 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10

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The following questions consist of two words that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four alternatives. Select the best alternative that has same relationship as the original pair of words

Ecstasy : Pleasure

A) Hatred : Affection B) Rage : Anger
C) Joy : Grief D) Mumble : Speak
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rage : Anger

Explanation:

Ecstasy means overwhelming feeling and is more intense form of pleasure. Similarly, Rage is more intense form of anger.

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