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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative 

Assertion(A) :  A little gap is left between iron rails. 

Reason (R)   :  Iron expands in summer. 

A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false. D) A is false but R is true.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Iron expands in summer. So, gaps are left between rails to allow for expansion. 

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In a certain code, '289' means 'read from paper'; '276' means 'tea from field' and '85' means 'wall paper'. Which of the following is the code for 'paper' ?

A) 2 B) 8
C) 9 D) Can't be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8

Explanation:

Justification:      

In the first and second statements, the common digit is '2' and the common word is 'from'.

So, '2' is the code for 'from'.

In the first and third statements, the common  code digit is '8' and the common word is 'paper'.

So, '8' is the code for 'paper'.

As shown above, '8' is the code for 'paper'.

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What is the price range of ordinary wall clocks ? 

I. The price range of ordinary wrist watches of company X is Rs 400 to Rs 600. 

II. The price range of ordinary wall clocks of company X is 50 percent that of their ordinary watches. 

A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient answer the question
C) If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question; D) If the data even in both the statements together are sufficient to answer the question
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) If the data even in both the statements together are sufficient to answer the question

Explanation:

From both the statements together, we can conclude that the price range of ordinary wall clocks is Rs 200 to Rs 300. Thus, both I and II are required 

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If the digits in the number 25673948 are arranged in ascending order from left to right, what will be the sum of the digits which are fourth from the right and third from the left in the new arrangement?

A) 10 B) 9
C) 8 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10

Explanation:

Given Number :      2 5 6 7 3 9 4 8

 

Ascending order :  2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

 

Specified letters are 6 and 4 respectively.

 

Hence, required sum = (4 + 6 = 10)

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 Igloos : Canada : : Rondavels : ?

A) Russia B) Africa
C) Indonesia D) Rangoon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Africa

Explanation:

First is the type of houses most commonly found in the second.

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Of the six members of a panel sitting in a row  X is to left of Q but on the right  of P. Y is in the right of Q but is on the left of Z, Z is to the left of R. Find the members who are at the extreme?

A) QZ B) XZ
C) PR D) QY
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) PR

Explanation:

According to given data the sitting order is P X Q Y Z R

So the members in the extreme position are P R

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Ration is most similar in meaning to

A) Debt B) Allowance
C) Whole D) Rear
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Allowance

Explanation:

Ration synonyms are allowance, consignment, quota,...

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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative 

Assertion (A) :  The Indian Constitution came into force with effect from 26th January. 1950. 

Reason (R)    :  26th January is celebrated as the Republic Day. 

A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false. D) A is false but R is true.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

The Indian Constitution came into force with effect from January 26, 1950 and since then this day is celebrated as the Republic Day.  

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