Topic’s Weightage
| Section | No. of Questions |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 |
| English Language | 35 |
| General Economic & Banking Awareness | 40 |
| Total | 155 |
Section – 1 : Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | No. of Questions |
| Seating Arrangement | 12 |
| Data Sufficiency | 2 |
| Coding & Decoding | 2 |
| Input-Output | 4 |
| Floor and Flat Based Arrangement Puzzle | 5 |
| Matrix Arrangement / Word-Matrix Puzzle | 5 |
| Blood Relation + Age-Based Puzzle | 5 |
| Box & Stack Based Puzzle | 3 |
| Miscellaneous (Critical Reasoning/Statement-Based) | 7 |
| Total | 45 |
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-2): Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions.
8 persons H, J, K, L, M, N, O, and P are sitting in a circular table but not necessarily in the same order. 5 of them are facing the center and the rest are facing away from the center. Consecutive alphabets are not sitting next to each other.
O sits 2nd to the right of J, K sits 3rd to the right of O. 3 persons sit between K and L. L sits 2nd to the left of H. M is facing away from the centre. P sits immediate right of N, P and H are facing opposite direction to each other. Immediate neighbours of P are facing the same direction. The one who sits 2nd to the left of P is facing away from the centre.
1. Who sits immediate left of K? (Seating Arrangement)
(a) N
(b) P
(c) M
(d) O
(e) None of these
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
To solve this, we map out the 8 positions (1 through 8) around the circle. The trickiest part is managing the “Facing Center” (In) vs. “Facing Away” (Out) directions, as “Left” and “Right” swap depending on where the person is looking.
Step-by-Step Logical Derivation
Placing the First Pieces: Let’s place J at the bottom (Position 1) facing In.
- sits 2nd to the right of J, which puts O at Position 3.
- K sits 3rd to the right of O. For the logic to hold, O must face In, placing K at Position 6.
The Opposite Rule: “3 persons sit between K and L.” In an 8-person circle, this means they are exactly opposite.
- Since K is at Position 6, L must be at Position 2.
Positioning H: “L sits 2nd to the left of H.”
- L is at Position 2. For this to work, H must be at Position 4 and facing In. (If H faced Out, L would be to his right).
Filling N and P: “P sits immediate right of N” and “Consecutive alphabets cannot sit together.”
- Remaining spots are 5, 7, and 8.
- N cannot sit next to M or O. By testing the constraints, N sits at Position 7 (In) and P sits at Position 8 (Out). This makes P “immediate right” of N.
The Final Person (M): The only spot left is Position 5 for M, who is “facing away” from the center.
K is at Position 6 and faces In.
In a circle facing In, “Left” is clockwise.
The person at Position 5 is M.
Thus, correct answer is option (C).
2. How many persons sit between N and L, when counted from the right side of L? (Seating Arrangement)
(a) One
(b) Two
(c) Three
(d) Four
(e) None
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
L is at Position 2 and faces Out.
For someone facing Out, “Right” is clockwise.
Counting clockwise from Position 2 (L):
- Position 1 (J)
- Position 8 (P)
The next person is N.
There are two people (J and P) between them.
Thus, correct answer is option (b) Two
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 3-5): In each of the following questions, three statements have been given. Analyze the given statements and answer whether the data given in the statements are sufficient to answer the question or not. (Data Sufficiency)
(a) If data in Statement I alone is sufficient.
(b) If data in all Statements I, II, and III are not sufficient.
(c) If data in only Statements I & III is sufficient.
(d) If data in only Statement III is sufficient.
(e) If data in only Statements I & II is sufficient.
3. 6 persons A, B, C, D, E, and F were born in six different months: January, March, April, May, June, and July. Who was born in March? (Calendar)
Statement I: Two persons were born between B and E. As many persons were born before E was same as persons born after D. B was born in a month of 30 days. A was born one month before F.
Statement II: Two persons were born between B and E. As many persons were born before C was same as persons born after F. D was immediately born before C. C was born before F. C does not born in the month of March.
Statement III: F was born after May. Three persons are born between F and D. One person was born between B and D. C was born before F.
Answer: (a)
Explanation: The goal is to identify one specific person out of A, B, C, D, E, and F for the month of March.
Statement I:
This statement provides enough interlocking constraints to fix everyone’s position.
- B must be in a 30-day month (April or June).
- If we place B in April, then E must be in July (two persons between them).
- The rule “Before E = After D” means if E is 6th, D must be 1st (January).
- A and F must be together (A one month before F), leaving May and June for them.
- This leaves March for the only remaining person: C.
| Month (Days) | Person |
| Jan (31) | D |
| Mar (31) | C |
| Apr (30) | B |
| May (31) | A |
| Jun (30) | F |
| Jul (31) | E |
So, statement I alone is sufficient
Statement II:
| Month | Person |
| Jan (31) | |
| Mar (31) | D |
| Apr (30) | C |
| May (31) | F |
| Jun (30) | |
| Jul (31) |
- This statement leads to a situation where we cannot confirm the placement of all individuals, specifically missing the exact positions for B and E.
- While it notes C was not born in March, it doesn’t give enough data to pinpoint who was.
So, we can’t find the one who born in March as only two persons were born between B and E.
Statement III:
| Month | 1 Person | 2 Person |
| Jan (31) | D | C/ |
| Mar (31) | C/ | D |
| Apr (30) | B | C/ |
| May (31) | C/ | B |
| Jun (30) | F | C/ |
| Jul (31) | F |
- This creates two possible scenarios (Case 1 and Case 2).
- In one case, C is in March; in the other, D is in March. Because there is no single answer, it is not sufficient.
So, statement III is also not sufficient to answer. Hence, only statement I alone is sufficient to answer.
Thus, correct answer is option (a) If data in Statement I alone is sufficient.
4. There are 8 people sitting on two parallel rows such as four persons sit in each row. P, Q, R, and S are sitting in row 1 and they are facing south J, K, L and M are sitting in row 2 and they are facing north. All the persons are equidistant and facing each other in the opposite row. Who is sitting immediate left of the person who is facing Q? (seating Arrangement)
Statement I: J is sitting 2nd from one of the ends. Q is not sitting adjacent to R. K is not sitting adjacent to J. The one who is facing J sits immediate right of P. One person sits between P and R.
Statement II: Q is sitting at one of the extreme ends. S is sitting 2nd to the right of the one who is facing K. S is not sitting at any extreme end.
Statement III: L and M are not sitting adjacent to each other. S and P are sitting adjacent to each other. P is not facing J. J is sitting 2nd from one of the ends. One person sits between the one who is facing L and R.
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
This involves Row 1 (P, Q, R, S facing South) and Row 2 (J, K, L, M facing North).
Statement I: Not Sufficient
We can place some people, but the positions of L and M are interchangeable. We don’t know who is where, so we can’t answer “who is to the left”.
Statement II: Not Sufficient
Knowing Q is at an end is helpful, but we cannot determine the positions of the people in the opposite row (Row 2).
Statement III: Not Sufficient
This data is too vague to fix any specific person to a specific seat in either row.
Combining I & III: Sufficient
When merged, the constraints force a single arrangement:
- Row 1 (South): R — S — P — Q
- Row 2 (North): M — J — L — K
The person facing Q is K. Since K faces North, his immediate left is L.
Thus, correct answer is option (c) If data in only Statement I & III is sufficient.
5. In a certain code language, what is the code of “City”? (Coding & Decoding)
Statement I: In a certain code language, “Bitter in city” is coded as “zan ran oan,” and in a certain code language, “City in far” is coded as “ran zan ban.”
Statement II: In a certain code language, “Bitter sweet fun” is coded as “oan fan wan,” and in a certain code language, “Sweet double single” is coded as “tan fan lan.”
Statement III: In a certain code language, “Double city in” is coded as “zan ran lan,” and in a certain code language, “In city sweet” is coded as “zan fan ran.”
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Statement I: Not Sufficient
| Word | Code |
| Bitter | Oan |
| City/In | ran/zan |
| Far | ban |
- Comparing “Bitter in city” (zan ran oan) and “City in far” (ran zan ban), the words “in” and “city” both appear in both sentences.
- The codes “ran” and “zan” also appear in both. We cannot tell if City = ran or City = zan.
Statement II: Not Sufficient
| Word | Code |
| Sweet | Fan |
| Bitter/fun | Oan/Wan |
| Double/Single | tan/lan |
This statement gives codes for “Sweet,” “Bitter,” and “Double,” but never mentions the word “City”.
Statement III: Not Sufficient
| Word | Code |
| Double | Lan |
| Sweet | Fan |
| City/In | Zan/ran |
Similar to Statement I, “City” and “in” are paired with “zan” and “ran” again. There is no “breakout” sentence to separate them.
All Statements Combined: Not Sufficient
Even using all the information, the words “City” and “In” are always tied to “ran” and “zan”. Without a sentence that has one word without the other, the code remains a mystery.
Thus, correct answer is option (b) If data in all Statement I, II & III is not sufficient.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6-9): A machine input rearrangement is given below. Study and analyze the input and its steps and answer the following questions.
INPUT: 7289 CLAY 2854 POUR 5941 ABLE 6217 FLIP 9723 ONUS
STEP 1: 49398 ABLE 4963 ONUS 251050 CLAY 36326 FLIP 81832 POUR
STEP 2: 48399 BAKF 4639 PMVR 2155 BKBX 26633 EKJO 28813 OPVQ
STEP 3: 1221 BKF 1012 PMVR 211 KX 146 KJ 184 PVQ
STEP 4: 429 BFK 134 MPRV 119 KX 22 JK 2 PQV
STEP 5: 432 130 117 20 5
Step 5 is the final step for the above input. Now, following a similar pattern, find output for the given input:
INPUT: 8456 UNIT 5183 DEAR 4297 EVEN 6315 SLIP 2487 PINK
6. In step II, how many codes are there that are preceded by a number either starting with a vowel or ending with a vowel? (Input-Output)
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Three
(e) Four
Answer: (c)
7. What is the difference between the 3rd largest number obtained in step 3 and the 4th smallest number obtained in the same step? (Input-Output)
(a) 250
(b) 400
(c) 380
(d) 440
(e) None of these
Answer: (b)
8. Which element will be sixth to the left of the 2nd element from the right in Step 4? (Input-Output)
(a) M
(b) 196
(c) JMSV
(d) 190
(e) None of these
Answer: (d)
9. What is the sum of the 2nd number from the left end and the 2nd number from the right end in step 5? (Input-Output)
(a) 258
(b) 157
(c) 198
(d) 375
(e) None of these
Answer: (a)
10. There are some conditions to be followed for every option and each word of every option accordingly. Which of the following options will not have any meaningful word after arrangement? (Coding-Decoding)
Conditions:
- 1st word: 1st vowel from the left end.
- 2nd word: Nearest consonant to the first vowel.
- 3rd word: Highest consonant.
- 4th word: 3rd consonant from the right.
(a) ROBIN DOSE TRADE CRAMP
(b) KITTEN PICKLE MENACE STAYED
(c) HAIL JOLT BREAK APTLY
(d) ACCEPT RERA HATE SPLIT
(e) BEAT PORE BEAUTY ARTSY
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Processing the Conditions
For each option, we identify letters based on these rules:
1st Letter: 1st vowel from the left end of the 1st word.
2nd Letter: Nearest consonant to that first vowel in the 2nd word.
3rd Letter: Highest consonant (closest to ‘Z’) in the 3rd word.
4th Letter: 3rd consonant from the right end of the 4th word.
Step-by-Step Analysis
| Option | 1st Word (Vowel) | 2nd Word (Consonant) | 3rd Word (High Cons.) | 4th Word (3rd Cons. from Right) | Formed Word |
| (a) | R O B I N → O | D O S E → S | T R A D E → T | C R A M P → R | SORT |
| (b) | K I T T E N → I | P I C K L E → K | M E N A C E → N | S T A Y E D → T | KNIT |
| (c) | H A I L → A | J O L T → L | B R E A K → R | A P T L Y → T | ALRT |
| (d) | A C C E P T → A | R E R A → R | H A T E → T | S P L I T → P | TRAP |
| (e) | B E A T → E | P O R E → P | B E A U T Y → Y* | A R T S Y → T | TYPE |
Note for (c): In “APTLY”, the consonants from the right are Y, L, T, P. The 3rd from the right is T. The resulting combination A, L, R, T does not form a recognized English word.
Note for (e): While ‘Y’ is often a vowel, in the context of “Highest Consonant,” it is treated as the highest-ranking letter available in “BEAUTY” (B, T, Y).
After arranging the letters according to the conditions:
(a) forms SORT
(b) forms KNIT
(d) forms TRAP
(e) forms TYPE
(c) forms ALRT, which is not a meaningful word. So correct answer is option (c).
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11-15): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Twelve persons M, N, O, P, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and L are living in a five-storeyed building such that the ground floor is numbered as 1, above it is floor 2, then the top floor is numbered as 5. Each floor has 4 flats in it as flat-A, flat-B, flat-C, and flat-D. Flat-A of floor-2 is immediately above flat-A of floor-1 and immediately below flat-A of floor-3, and so on. Similarly, flat-B of floor-2 is immediately above flat-B of floor-1 and immediately below flat-B of floor-3, and so on. Flat-A is in the west of flat-B, and so on. 8 flats are vacant.
Note: Minimum 2 and not more than 3 persons live on a floor. I lives in flat B of an even-numbered floor. There is a gap of two floors between I and M. No one lives to the west of M. There are two flats between the flats of G and F on the same floor. G lives to the west of F. P lives immediately above the flat of F. One person lives between M and N on the same floor. One vacant flat is just above and one is just below the flat of O. H lives to the west of J but not adjacent to J. J lives on an even floor and lives immediately above L’s flat. G does not live on the same floor as I and O. K is sitting just in between two vacant flats on the same floor. J and O do not live on the same floor. O does not live in flat B. O lives on the adjacent floor of N.
11. What is the name of the person who lives directly above O? (Floor and Flat Based Arrangement Puzzle)
(a) N
(b) E
(c) M
(d) G
(e) No one
Answer: (e)
Explanation: To solve this floor and flat-based puzzle, we must carefully map the 12 persons (M, N, O, P, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L) into a $5 \times 4$ grid (5 floors, 4 flats each), keeping in mind that 8 flats are vacant.
The Final Arrangement
Based on the conditions provided (such as I being on an even floor in Flat-B, M being 2 floors away from I, and the specific horizontal/vertical relationships), here is the confirmed layout:
| Floor | Flat-A | Flat-B | Flat-C | Flat-D |
| 5 | M | E | (Vacant) | N |
| 4 | (Vacant) | (Vacant) | O | P |
| 3 | G | (Vacant) | (Vacant) | F |
| 2 | H | I | (Vacant) | J |
| 1 | (Vacant) | K | (Vacant) | L |
“Directly above” refers to the same flat (Flat-C) on the floor immediately above. O lives on Floor 4, Flat-C. Looking at Floor 5, Flat-C, the table shows it is Vacant.
Thus, correct answer is option (a).
12. Who lives on flat D of floor 3? (Floor and Flat Based Arrangement Puzzle)
(a) G
(b) F
(c) P
(d) J
(e) None of these
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The Final Arrangement Table:
| Floor | Flat-A | Flat-B | Flat-C | Flat-D |
| 5 | M | E | (Vacant) | N |
| 4 | (Vacant) | (Vacant) | O | P |
| 3 | G | (Vacant) | (Vacant) | F |
| 2 | H | I | (Vacant) | J |
| 1 | (Vacant) | K | (Vacant) | L |
By looking at the intersection of the row for Floor 3 and the column for Flat-D, we find the letter F. This was determined by the clue stating P lives immediately above F and there are two flats between G and F.
Thus, correct answer is option (b).
13. How many persons are living between N and the one who lives on flat D of floor 1? (Floor and Flat Based Arrangement Puzzle)
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
(e) No one
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
The Final Arrangement Table:
| Floor | Flat-A | Flat-B | Flat-C | Flat-D |
| 5 | M | E | (Vacant) | N |
| 4 | (Vacant) | (Vacant) | O | P |
| 3 | G | (Vacant) | (Vacant) | F |
| 2 | H | I | (Vacant) | J |
| 1 | (Vacant) | K | (Vacant) | L |
Thus, correct answer is option (c).
14. Which of the following statements is true regarding K? (Floor and Flat Based Arrangement Puzzle)
(a) K is living immediately above I.
(b) K is not living on an odd-numbered floor.
(c) Only two floors are there between K and E.
(d) K is living on floor numbered 1.
(e) None is true
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
The Final Arrangement Table:
| Floor | Flat-A | Flat-B | Flat-C | Flat-D |
| 5 | M | E | (Vacant) | N |
| 4 | (Vacant) | (Vacant) | O | P |
| 3 | G | (Vacant) | (Vacant) | F |
| 2 | H | I | (Vacant) | J |
| 1 | (Vacant) | K | (Vacant) | L |
Let’s evaluate the options based on the grid:
(a) K is above I? No, K is on Floor 1, I is on Floor 2.
(b) K is not on an odd floor? False, Floor 1 is odd.
(c) Only two floors between K and E? False, K (Floor 1) and E (Floor 5) have three floors between them.
(d) K is living on floor numbered 1? True.
15. Four of the following five belong to a certain group. Which of the following does not belong to the group? (Floor and Flat Based Arrangement Puzzle)
(a) ME
(b) IN
(c) OP
(d) GF
(e) KL
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The Final Arrangement Table:
| Floor | Flat-A | Flat-B | Flat-C | Flat-D |
| 5 | M | E | (Vacant) | N |
| 4 | (Vacant) | (Vacant) | O | P |
| 3 | G | (Vacant) | (Vacant) | F |
| 2 | H | I | (Vacant) | J |
| 1 | (Vacant) | K | (Vacant) | L |
This is a pattern-recognition question based on the grid positions:
ME: Both are on Floor 5.
OP: Both are on Floor 4.
GF: Both are on Floor 3.
KL: Both are on Floor 1.
IN: I is on Floor 2, while N is on Floor 5.
All pairs except (b) consist of people living on the same floor.
Thus, correct answer is option (b) IN
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16-20): Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
There is a matrix containing 4 rows (I, II, III, and IV) top to bottom and 4 columns (I, II, III, and IV) left to right. Words will be formed when we go left to right in a row and top to bottom in a column.
Conditions:
- No letters are repeated more than twice.
- If a column/row has one letter, then the entire column/row should not have that letter. For example, if row I and column I have a letter X, then that letter should not repeat in the entire row I or column I.
- Alphabets are coded as A1, B2, C3, D4, E5, F1, G2, H3, ….. Z1.
- Place values of a column and row are added to get the cell value of a particular row or column.
4-letter meaningful words have to be formed in each row:
- In Row I: I, II, IV positions contain V, A, and T, respectively.
- In Row II: III, IV positions contain H and O, respectively.
- In Row III: II positions contain R.
- In Row IV: I, III, IV positions contain N, T, and S, respectively.
16. What is the difference between the value of column I and the value of row II? (Matrix Arrangement / Word-Matrix Puzzle)
(a) 0
(b) 2
(c) 1
(d) 4
(e) 3
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
1. Understanding the Coding System
The alphabets are coded using a cyclical 1-5 numbering system. This means after ‘E’ (5), the count restarts at ‘F’ (1).
| Code | Letters |
| 1 | A, F, K, P, U, Z |
| 2 | B, G, L, Q, V |
| 3 | C, H, M, R, W |
| 4 | D, I, N, S, X |
| 5 | E, J, O, T, Y |
2. The Completed Matrix
By following the placement rules and the requirement for “meaningful words” in each row, we get the following table:
| (Row/Col) | Col I | Col II | Col III | Col IV | Row Word |
| Row I | $V_2$ | $A_1$ | $S_4$ | $T_5$ | VAST |
| Row II | $E_5$ | $C_3$ | $H_3$ | $O_5$ | ECHO |
| Row III | $I_4$ | $R_3$ | $O_5$ | $N_4$ | IRON |
| Row IV | $N_4$ | $E_5$ | $T_5$ | $S_4$ | NETS |
3. Find difference between value of column I and value of row II
Value of Col I: Sum of codes in Column I ($V_2 + E_5 + I_4 + N_4$) = $2 + 5 + 4 + 4 = 15$.
Value of Row II: Sum of codes in Row II ($E_5 + C_3 + H_3 + O_5$) = $5 + 3 + 3 + 5 = 16$.
Difference: $16 – 15 = 1$.
Thus, correct answer is option (C).
17. What is the sum of the positional value of the letter in (III, III) and that in (I, III), where the brackets represent (row, column)? (Matrix Arrangement / Word-Matrix Puzzle)
(a) 8
(b) 9
(c) 7
(d) 10
(e) 11
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Completed Matrix
| (Row/Col) | Col I | Col II | Col III | Col IV | Row Word |
| Row I | $V_2$ | $A_1$ | $S_4$ | $T_5$ | VAST |
| Row II | $E_5$ | $C_3$ | $H_3$ | $O_5$ | ECHO |
| Row III | $I_4$ | $R_3$ | $O_5$ | $N_4$ | IRON |
| Row IV | $N_4$ | $E_5$ | $T_5$ | $S_4$ | NETS |
Letter at (Row III, Col III): $O$, which has code 5.
Letter at (Row I, Col III): $S$, which has code 4.
Sum: $5 + 4 = 9$.
Thus, correct answer is option (b).
18. Which letter is present in column II and row II? (Matrix Arrangement / Word-Matrix Puzzle)
(a) E
(b) I
(c) P
(d) C
(e) N
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
| Code | Letters |
| 1 | A, F, K, P, U, Z |
| 2 | B, G, L, Q, V |
| 3 | C, H, M, R, W |
| 4 | D, I, N, S, X |
| 5 | E, J, O, T, Y |
Matrix
| (Row/Col) | Col I | Col II | Col III | Col IV | Row Word |
| Row I | $V_2$ | $A_1$ | $S_4$ | $T_5$ | VAST |
| Row II | $E_5$ | $C_3$ | $H_3$ | $O_5$ | ECHO |
| Row III | $I_4$ | $R_3$ | $O_5$ | $N_4$ | IRON |
| Row IV | $N_4$ | $E_5$ | $T_5$ | $S_4$ | NETS |
Looking at the intersection of the second row and second column, the letter is C.
Thus, correct answer is option (d) C.
19. What is the sum of the value of column III and the value of row IV? (Matrix Arrangement / Word-Matrix Puzzle)
(a) 35
(b) 27
(c) 22
(d) 31
(e) None of these
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
| Code | Letters |
| 1 | A, F, K, P, U, Z |
| 2 | B, G, L, Q, V |
| 3 | C, H, M, R, W |
| 4 | D, I, N, S, X |
| 5 | E, J, O, T, Y |
Matrix
| (Row/Col) | Col I | Col II | Col III | Col IV | Row Word |
| Row I | $V_2$ | $A_1$ | $S_4$ | $T_5$ | VAST |
| Row II | $E_5$ | $C_3$ | $H_3$ | $O_5$ | ECHO |
| Row III | $I_4$ | $R_3$ | $O_5$ | $N_4$ | IRON |
| Row IV | $N_4$ | $E_5$ | $T_5$ | $S_4$ | NETS |
Value of Col III: $S_4 + H_3 + O_5 + T_5 = 4 + 3 + 5 + 5 = 17$.
Value of Row IV: $N_4 + E_5 + T_5 + S_4 = 4 + 5 + 5 + 4 = 18$.
Total Sum: $17 + 18 = 35$.
Thus, correct answer is option (a).
20. What is the code for the letter placed in column IV and row III? (Matrix Arrangement / Word-Matrix Puzzle)
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
(e) 5
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
| Code | Letters |
| 1 | A, F, K, P, U, Z |
| 2 | B, G, L, Q, V |
| 3 | C, H, M, R, W |
| 4 | D, I, N, S, X |
| 5 | E, J, O, T, Y |
Matrix
| (Row/Col) | Col I | Col II | Col III | Col IV | Row Word |
| Row I | $V_2$ | $A_1$ | $S_4$ | $T_5$ | VAST |
| Row II | $E_5$ | $C_3$ | $H_3$ | $O_5$ | ECHO |
| Row III | $I_4$ | $R_3$ | $O_5$ | $N_4$ | IRON |
| Row IV | $N_4$ | $E_5$ | $T_5$ | $S_4$ | NETS |
The letter at the intersection of Row III and Column IV is N.
Based on the coding table, the code for N is 4.
Thus, correct answer is option (d).
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 21-25): Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Certain numbers of persons are sitting in a row. Some of them are facing north and some of them are facing south. Each of them is from different cities. The person from Patna sits 3rd to the right of Q, who is facing south. Six persons sit between H and the person who is from Patna. H and the person from Patna are facing opposite directions. M sits 2nd to the left of H. The person from Ajmer sits 2nd to the right of M and faces the opposite direction to M. M sits 6th to the left of the one who is from Ajmer. T is an immediate neighbor of the one who sits 4th to the right of the one who is from Jaipur and D. The one who is from Jaipur sits third to the right of the one who is from Patna. The one who sits 4th to the left of W sits at one of the extreme ends. The number of persons sitting to the right of W is thrice the number of persons sitting to the left of W. Immediate neighbors of T are facing the same direction but opposite to T. The one who sits 4th to the left of D sits 2nd to the left of the one who is 7th from one end. The number of persons sitting between D and the one who is from Delhi is thrice the number of persons sitting between W and the one who is from Delhi. Q is sitting at an extreme end. W and the one who is from Delhi are facing the opposite direction to D.
21. What is the position of the one who is from Delhi with respect to Q? (Seating Arrangement)
(a) Immediate right
(b) Immediate left
(c) Second to the right
(d) Second to the left
(e) Third to the right
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
The Logical Arrangement: To solve this, we track the relative positions of the individuals based on the directions (North/South) and their specific cities. By combining the clues about Q being at an extreme end and the specific distances between Patna, H, M, and Ajmer, we arrive at the following linear sequence:
Reasoning: Looking at the table, Q is at the extreme right end (Position 17) and is facing South. For someone facing South, their “right” is to the left of the observer. The person from Delhi is at Position 16.
Delhi is at the immediate right of Q.
Thus, correct answer is option (a) Immediate right
22. What is the total number of persons sitting in the row? (Seating Arrangement)
(a) 13
(b) 15
(c) 17
(d) 18
(e) None of these
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
The Logical Arrangement:
The clue states that the one who sits 4th to the left of W (Position 13 – 4 = Position 9) is 7th from one end. Position 9 is exactly 9th from the left and 9th from the right in a row of 17. Additionally, the number of people to the right of W (4 people) is thrice the number of people to the left of the person 4th to the left of W. Counting all positions from the first person to Q (who is at an extreme end), we get 17.
There are 17 total seats. Thus, correct answer is option (c).
23. Who among the following sits fourth to the left of D? (Seating Arrangement)
(a) The one who is from Ajmer
(b) M
(c) W
(d) Q
(e) The one who is from Patna
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The Logical Arrangement:
D is at Position 9 and is facing North. Counting four places to the left (9 – 4) brings us to Position 5.
Position 5 is occupied by M. Thus, correct answer is option (b).
24. How many persons are sitting between M and W? (Seating Arrangement)
(a) 5
(b) 6
(c) 7
(d) 8
(e) More than 8
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
The Logical Arrangement:
Reasoning: M is at Position 5 and W is at Position 13.
Calculation: The people between them are at positions 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12.
Conclusion: There are exactly 7 persons between them.
Thus, correct answer is option (c) 7
25. Four of the following five belong to a certain group. Which of the following does not belong to the group? (Seating Arrangement)
(a) The one who is from Ajmer
(b) H
(c) The one who is from Jaipur
(d) D
(e) The one who is from Patna
Answer: (e)
Explanation:
The Logical Arrangement:
Reasoning: This is a direction-based grouping:
- Ajmer: Facing North
- H: Facing North
- Jaipur: Facing North
- D: Facing North
- Patna: Facing South
Conclusion: The person from Patna is the only one in this list facing South.
Thus, correct answer is option (e) The one who is from Patna
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 26-30): Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Ten persons A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J sit at two rectangular tables, P and Q. Three of them like horror movies, three like thriller movies, and the remaining like romance movies. Four persons sit at table P, and the remaining sit at table Q. The person sit in the middle faces outside, the centre and the person sit in the corner face inside the centre.
Persons sits in the table P sit in the middle, and in the table Q, four persons sit in the middle and four in the corners. Two seats are vacant in table Q.
D sits in table P. J does not sit at table Q. G sits immediately to the left of J, and neither of them likes thriller movies. The one likes romance does not sit in the middle at table Q. D likes romance and sits opposite to G. E likes romance and sits at table Q. Both the immediate neighbors of E like thriller. More than three seats separate persons who like thriller. A sits immediate left of the one who likes thriller. F sits third to the left of A. C sits at table P. Two persons sit between D and J (either from the left or right). B does not like thriller or romance. Two persons sit between D and the one who likes thriller. The Person who likes thriller does not sit in the corner. A sits in table Q. I sits 2nd to the left of a vacant seat. Both the vacant seats are not adjacent to each other. The one who likes horror sits immediately to the right of the one who likes romance.
26. Who among the following sits just right of C? (Seating Arrangement)
(a) The one who likes horror
(b) J
(c) D
(d) The one who likes Romance
(e) The one who likes Thriller
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
The Seating Arrangement: The problem involves two tables: Table P (4 middle seats) and Table Q (4 middle and 4 corner seats, with 2 vacant). Persons in the middle face outside, while those in the corners face inside.
Table P (4 Middle Seats – Facing Outside)
- Top: C (Thriller)
- Bottom: J (Horror)
- Left: D (Romance)
- Right: G (Horror)
Table Q (Middle & Corners)
- Middles (Facing Outside): H (Thriller), F (Thriller), B (Horror), Vacant
- Corners (Facing Inside): E (Romance), A (Romance), I (Romance), Vacant
Reasoning: C is sitting at the middle-top of Table P and is facing outside (upward). From C’s perspective, “right” is to the right side of the table.
Conclusion: G, who likes Horror movies, is to the immediate right of C.
Thus, correct answer is option (a) The one who likes horror
27. Who among the following sits opposite to A? (Seating Arrangement)
(a) F
(b) E
(c) B
(d) Vacant seat
(e) I
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
A is sitting in a corner of Table Q. Looking across the rectangular table diagonally to the opposite corner.
The seat diagonally opposite to A is one of the two vacant seats.
Thus, correct answer is option (d).
28. What is the position of I with respect to F? (Seating Arrangement)
(a) Immediate right
(b) Second to the left
(c) Immediate left
(d) Third to the right
(e) Third to the left
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
F is in a middle seat facing outside (upward). I is in the bottom-right corner. Counting from F’s position facing outside: first right is a vacant seat, second right is B, and third right is I.
Conclusion: I sits third to the right of F.
Thus, correct answer is option (d).
29. Which of the following is the group of persons who like thriller movies? (Seating Arrangement)
(a) GJB
(b) CFH
(c) DFG
(d) AEI
(e) BAH
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Based on the conditions, three people like Thriller movies. From the final arrangement: C is in Table P (Middle), while F and H are in Table Q (Middles).
The group is C, F, and H.
Thus, correct answer is option (b).
30. Four of the following five belong to a certain group. Which of the following does not belong to the group? (Seating Arrangement)
(a) C
(b) F
(c) I
(d) D
(e) H
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Reasoning: Let’s look at the seating positions of the options:
- C, F, D, and H all sit in the middle seats of their respective tables.
- I sits in a corner seat of Table Q.
I is the odd one out because everyone else is sitting in a middle position. Thus, correct answer is option (c).
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 31-35): Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
8 persons A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H are related to each other, born in 1952, 1956, 1962, 1981, 1984, 1987, 2014, and 2017 (not necessarily in the same order). Age is calculated from 2023. B’s spouse has a niece, H. The difference between H and H’s mother’s age is a multiple of 10. Difference between D and D’s mother-in-law’s age is a multiple of 5. B’s uncle’s age was prime but he was not the eldest. The difference between A and A’s son is a prime number more than 20. The difference between D and B’s spouse’s age is double the difference between B and F’s age. The difference between D’s age and D’s age only sibling is equal to the age of H. B has a son. B’s uncle is not A but B’s uncle’s age is a prime number. F is not married to D. B has a father. There are an equal number of males and females. A had no sibling. C is the grandmother of B’s only son. C is also the grandmother of G. B’s father has no sibling of his own and B’s mother has no sister.
31. What is the age of A? (Blood Relation + Age-Based Puzzle)
(a) 42
(b) 61
(c) 67
(d) 71
(e) Cannot be determined
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
1. Age Calculation (Base Year: 2023)
Based on the birth years provided:
| Birth Year | Age (2023 – Year) | Person | Gender |
| 1952 | $2023 – 1952 = \mathbf{71}$ | A | Male (+) |
| 1956 | $2023 – 1956 = \mathbf{67}$ | E | Male (+) |
| 1962 | $2023 – 1962 = \mathbf{61}$ | C | Female (-) |
| 1981 | $2023 – 1981 = \mathbf{42}$ | B | Male (+) |
| 1984 | $2023 – 1984 = \mathbf{39}$ | F | Female (-) |
| 1987 | $2023 – 1987 = \mathbf{36}$ | D | Female (-) |
| 2014 | $2023 – 2014 = \mathbf{9}$ | H | Female (-) |
| 2017 | $2023 – 2017 = \mathbf{6}$ | G | Male (+) |
2. Family Tree Derivation
Generations: C is the grandmother of B’s only son (G) and is also the grandmother of G. A and C are a couple (A is 71, C is 61).
Parents of B: A is the father and C is the mother of B.
Spouses: B is married to D. F is not married to D.
Children: B and D have a son, G (age 6). F has a daughter, H (age 9).
Siblings: F is D’s only sibling. E is C’s brother (B’s uncle).
Reasoning: A was born in 1952. Calculating from 2023: $2023 – 1952 = 71$.
Thus, correct answer is option (d) 71
32. Who among the following is the father of B? (Blood Relation + Age-Based Puzzle)
(a) A
(b) E
(c) G
(d) C
(e) None of these
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
| Birth Year | Age (2023 – Year) | Person | Gender |
| 1952 | $2023 – 1952 = \mathbf{71}$ | A | Male (+) |
| 1956 | $2023 – 1956 = \mathbf{67}$ | E | Male (+) |
| 1962 | $2023 – 1962 = \mathbf{61}$ | C | Female (-) |
| 1981 | $2023 – 1981 = \mathbf{42}$ | B | Male (+) |
| 1984 | $2023 – 1984 = \mathbf{39}$ | F | Female (-) |
| 1987 | $2023 – 1987 = \mathbf{36}$ | D | Female (-) |
| 2014 | $2023 – 2014 = \mathbf{9}$ | H | Female (-) |
| 2017 | $2023 – 2017 = \mathbf{6}$ | G | Male (+) |
Family Tree:
C is the grandmother of B’s son. Since C is married to A and B has a father with no siblings of his own, A is the father of B.
Thus, correct answer is option (a).
33. What is the sum of the ages of F and G? (Blood Relation + Age-Based Puzzle)
(a) 48
(b) 51
(c) 45
(d) 75
(e) Cannot be determined
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
| Birth Year | Age (2023 – Year) | Person | Gender |
| 1952 | $2023 – 1952 = \mathbf{71}$ | A | Male (+) |
| 1956 | $2023 – 1956 = \mathbf{67}$ | E | Male (+) |
| 1962 | $2023 – 1962 = \mathbf{61}$ | C | Female (-) |
| 1981 | $2023 – 1981 = \mathbf{42}$ | B | Male (+) |
| 1984 | $2023 – 1984 = \mathbf{39}$ | F | Female (-) |
| 1987 | $2023 – 1987 = \mathbf{36}$ | D | Female (-) |
| 2014 | $2023 – 2014 = \mathbf{9}$ | H | Female (-) |
| 2017 | $2023 – 2017 = \mathbf{6}$ | G | Male (+) |
Family Tree:
F’s age is 39 (born 1984) and G’s age is 6 (born 2017).
$39 + 6 = 45$.
Thus, correct answer is option (c).
34. How is A related to D? Blood Relation + Age-Based Puzzle)
(a) Father
(b) Son
(c) Uncle
(d) Father-in-law
(e) Grandfather
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
| Birth Year | Age (2023 – Year) | Person | Gender |
| 1952 | $2023 – 1952 = \mathbf{71}$ | A | Male (+) |
| 1956 | $2023 – 1956 = \mathbf{67}$ | E | Male (+) |
| 1962 | $2023 – 1962 = \mathbf{61}$ | C | Female (-) |
| 1981 | $2023 – 1981 = \mathbf{42}$ | B | Male (+) |
| 1984 | $2023 – 1984 = \mathbf{39}$ | F | Female (-) |
| 1987 | $2023 – 1987 = \mathbf{36}$ | D | Female (-) |
| 2014 | $2023 – 2014 = \mathbf{9}$ | H | Female (-) |
| 2017 | $2023 – 2017 = \mathbf{6}$ | G | Male (+) |
Family Tree:
A is the father of B. D is the spouse (wife) of B. Therefore, A is the father-in-law of D.
Thus, correct answer is option (d).
35. What is the difference between the age of E and D? (Blood Relation + Age-Based Puzzle)
(a) 25
(b) 31
(c) 29
(d) 28
(e) 32
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
| Birth Year | Age (2023 – Year) | Person | Gender |
| 1952 | $2023 – 1952 = \mathbf{71}$ | A | Male (+) |
| 1956 | $2023 – 1956 = \mathbf{67}$ | E | Male (+) |
| 1962 | $2023 – 1962 = \mathbf{61}$ | C | Female (-) |
| 1981 | $2023 – 1981 = \mathbf{42}$ | B | Male (+) |
| 1984 | $2023 – 1984 = \mathbf{39}$ | F | Female (-) |
| 1987 | $2023 – 1987 = \mathbf{36}$ | D | Female (-) |
| 2014 | $2023 – 2014 = \mathbf{9}$ | H | Female (-) |
| 2017 | $2023 – 2017 = \mathbf{6}$ | G | Male (+) |
Family Tree:
E’s age is 67 (born 1956) and D’s age is 36 (born 1987).
$67 – 36 = 31$.
Thus, correct answer is option (b).
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 36-38): Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Certain number of boxes are kept in two stacks (Stack A and Stack B) one above the other such that Stack A is in west of Stack B. The bottommost box is numbered as 1 and the box just above it is numbered as 2 and so on. Both stacks have different numbers of boxes. The sum of the total number of boxes kept in both stacks is 13. At most 8 boxes are kept in each stack. Out of these 13 boxes, six boxes are of different colours (Red, Pink, Blue, Cyan, Aqua, and Lime). The remaining boxes are of Black colour.
Note: If it is given that a box is kept one/two/three boxes above/below “another box,” then both the boxes are kept in the same stack unless stated otherwise. If it is given that a box is kept adjacent to “another box,” then the position (box number) of both boxes must be the same unless stated otherwise. Each of the stacks has a box (no stack is vacant).
P is not kept in Stack B. K is kept three boxes above J, which is kept in the same stack as G. F, which is a Black box, is kept adjacent to G, which is an even-numbered box. E and G are kept in different stacks. T, which is a Pink box, is kept adjacent to K, which is a Black box. A Blue box is kept two boxes below the Lime box, which is kept in the same stack as T. Cyan box and Lime box are not kept in the same stack. M is kept two boxes above L but not in the same stack. P is kept one box below N but not in the same stack. H, which is a Black box, is kept adjacent to the Blue box. An Aqua box is kept one box above the Cyan box but not in the same stack. C is kept three boxes above D, which is an even prime-numbered box. E, which is a Red box, is kept two boxes above C. G is not the topmost box.
36. What is the colour of box G? (Box & Stack Based Puzzle)
(a) Black
(b) Blue
(c) Aqua
(d) Cyan
(e) Lime
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
Final Box Arrangement:
Step-by-Step Logic
Initial Setup: Stack A is West of Stack B. Total boxes = 13.
Clue – Box D: D is at an even prime numbered box, which can only be position 2.
Clue – Box C & E: C is three boxes above D (Position $2 + 3 = 5$). E is two boxes above C (Position $5 + 2 = 7$).
Clue – Box G & F: G is an even-numbered box but not the topmost. E and G are in different stacks, so G is in Stack B at Position 4. F (Black) is adjacent to G at Position 4 in Stack A.
Clue – Colors: E is Red, T is Pink, F is Black, and Aqua is one box above Cyan but in a different stack. This places Cyan at G’s position (4-B) and Aqua at C’s position (5-A).
Reasoning: Based on the arrangement, Aqua (Box C at 5-A) is one box above the Cyan box in the other stack. This identifies the box at Position 4 in Stack B as Cyan.
Box G is Cyan.
Thus, correct answer is option (d) Cyan
37. How many boxes are between box E and L? (Box & Stack Based Puzzle)
(a) Two
(b) One
(c) Three
(d) No
(e) More than three
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Final Box Arrangement:
Box E is at Position 7 in Stack A. Box L is at Position 3 in Stack A.
Calculation: The boxes between them in Stack A are those at positions 6 (T), 5 (C), and 4 (F).
There are three boxes between E and L. Thus, correct answer is option (c) Three
38. Which of the following box is kept in Stack A at a 5th position? (Box & Stack Based Puzzle)
(a) C
(b) M
(c) T
(d) K
(e) E
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Final Box Arrangement:
Following the derivation where D is at position 2 and C is three boxes above D ($2 + 3 = 5$).
Box C is at the 5th position of Stack A.
Thus, correct answer is option (a) C
39. A space exploration company named P is providing its customers a life-changing experience. They are offering the customers a space travel using their rocket and keeping them in their private space station near Earth Orbit and bring them back to the Earth. For this purpose, they are selling tickets. They have made a questionnaire for the same, to those who are willing to buy the ticket and join them. The customers have to either choose a “yes” or a “no” in the questions before buying the ticket.
Under which circumstances, if a customer marks his/her answer as a “no,” the space exploration agency will not consider him/her as a participant? Miscellaneous (Critical Reasoning/Statement-Based)
(a) Are you having any critical medical conditions like asthma, heart problems, hypertension, or diabetes?
(b) Do you have a problem wearing any specialised clothes, probably once or twice in the entire journey, as there is a total weight limit to be carried into the space?
(c) Are you comfortable with the shortage of food, eating less and probably eating the only food items which we will be offering?
(d) Do you feel problematic, if we send the people of different countries with you and English being the only medium of communication?
(e) Do you demand for a refund if the exploration shortens or does not meet your expectations?
Answer: (c)
Explanation: Space travel involves extreme environmental constraints, including strictly regulated caloric intake and specific dehydrated food. If a participant answers “No” to being comfortable with these restrictions, they represent a high risk to the mission’s logistics and their own health. Options (a), (b), and (d) are phrased such that a “No” answer actually indicates the candidate is agreeable or healthy.
40. The popularity of physical newspapers is decreasing nowadays because people are preferring digital newspapers more. So, there is a demand to ban physical newspapers. Which of the following will weaken the above statement? Miscellaneous (Critical Reasoning/Statement-Based)
(a) People nowadays prefer to download e-newspaper and magazines as they are handy and can be easily available anytime.
(b) Even today, a few people prefer physical newspapers because they are not tech-friendly and cannot operate the internet.
(c) Some printing presses are unable to continue their printing press due to the loss incurred by them.
(d) Some printing presses have also started their online e-magazines and e-newspaper at affordable prices and monthly subscriptions.
(e) Digital newspapers contain unlimited content with various new features for its readers.
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The Argument
- The Fact: Most people are moving to digital news.
- The Suggestion: Because of this, we should ban (completely stop) physical newspapers.
The Goal: Find the option that gives a good reason NOT to ban them.
Option (b) is the Correct Answer
Option (b) says: Some people aren’t good with technology or don’t have the internet.
The Logic: If you ban physical newspapers, the people who don’t know how to use the internet will have no way to read the news. You would be cutting them off from the world. This is a strong reason to keep physical newspapers around, even if they aren’t as popular as they used to be.
Why the others don’t work:
(a), (d), and (e): These all talk about how great digital news is. If digital news is so great, it actually makes the “ban” sound like a good idea. (These strengthen the argument).
(c): This says printing companies are losing money. If they are failing anyway, it supports the idea that physical papers are going away. (This also strengthens the argument).
Thus, correct answer is option (b).
41. Sportec, a sports manufacturing company, provides jerseys and sponsorship of other equipment to the National Football Team of country A. They renew their contracts after every 3 years and this year the contract will be ending in 3 months. Xpact, another sports manufacturing company from country A, is hopeful for seeking a contract when Sportec’s contract ends.
Which among the following, if true, will allow the team to not renew their contract with the company Sportec and help Xpact to get the contract? Miscellaneous (Critical Reasoning/Statement-Based)
(a) Six months ago, there was a change in the upper management body of the governing country A’s football institution, and they might be interested in changing the terms and conditions of the contract with Sportec.
(b) This year, there have been reports that Sportec encountered huge losses, and they have been struggling in the sports market of country A.
(c) Sportec, which belongs to country A, has been in a conflict with the two neighbouring countries of country B.
(d) Xpact is providing many new features to the National Team that are not being provided by Sportec.
(e) Xpact is the only company other than Sportec which manufactures jerseys and other equipment related to football.
Answer: (d)
42. A company called Adeba is a multinational IT Company, has its branches in 15 countries around the world and has its headquater in country H, where it has 20 branches. Therefore, the company hires freshers from engineering colleges and universities throughout the country. Recently the company has let go many of the freshers of the company and also many have left the company due to the work not being done properly which is making the company’s performance weak in the market. (Miscellaneous (Critical Reasoning/Statement-Based)
Select the best course of action:
(a) There has to be a mandatory 2 years experience required from other software companies so that they will be eligible to join the company.
(b) The company can take in freshers but there has to be strictness required to be held for the freshers, so that only the best can be recruited.
(c) There is no need to take in any freshers from country H.
(d) The freshers should be paid less as they are completely new as compared to the one’s who are already in this industry.
(e) None of the above.
Answer: (b)
Explanation: It addresses the root cause—poor work quality—by making recruitment more selective. Unlike extreme measures that stop hiring freshers entirely, this “middle path” improves the standard of talent entering the company, ensuring they can handle the workload and boost overall market performance.
43. There is a much anticipated planning of three parks across three major locations in the city mainly focused on younger children’s physical and mental development, bearing the slogan ‘Learn and play’ through games and exercises. There will also be a nominal fee charged for every adult who makes entry in the park.
Which of the following if true will most weaken the planning committee’s plan of building these children parks? (Miscellaneous (Critical Reasoning/Statement-Based))
(a) The children will be mostly accompanied by their guardians in the parks.
(b) 2 out of 3 localities are situated near high schools and one of these locations is situated near a college, where students will frequently enter the park.
(c) 8 out of 10 rides in these parks are made for adults and not for children use.
(d) The parks are divided into 3 sections, and each section will be charged accordingly.
(e) Few activities in the park are near the electricity station which supplies electricity to the park, therefore the park was to be opened at 6 am for the children.
Answer: (c)
Explanation: The goal of the project is to build parks for younger children to help their development through play.
- The Weakener: Option (c) says that 8 out of 10 rides are made for adults, not children.
- Why it works: If almost all the equipment is for adults, the park fails its main purpose of serving children. This is a major flaw that “weakens” the entire plan.
Thus, correct answer is option (c).
44. University P allows admissions for both men and women. They are allowed to fill the detailed application form. A recent report given by some agency has revealed that admission process in University P is gender biased.
Which of the following strengthens the report? (Miscellaneous (Critical Reasoning/Statement-Based))
(a) Many courses offered in the university allow only men to enroll in it.
(b) The technical skills required vary from course to course in the university.
(c) Last year more seats were allotted to women as compared to men.
(d) The technical courses offer more seats for men than women.
(e) There are no female faculties for the ongoing courses in the university.
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
The report claims that the admission process is gender biased (unfair to one gender). To strengthen this claim, we need an option that shows clear evidence of this unfairness.
Why (a) is correct: If several courses allow only men to enroll, the university is officially discriminating based on gender. This directly proves the admission process is biased.
Why others are incorrect:
- (b) deals with skills, not gender.
- (c) and (d) talk about the number of seats, which could be due to more people applying rather than a biased rule.
- (e) talks about teachers (faculty), not the admission process for students.
Thus, correct answer is option (a).
45. To encourage Higher Education from Government Institutions, the Government is setting up all the Public Sector Institutions with the basic as well as advanced amenities at par with the Private Institutions.
Which of the following most weakens the decision of the Government? (Miscellaneous (Critical Reasoning/Statement-Based))
(a) Many people are interested to join the Private Institutions due to lack of trust in Public Institutions.
(b) Private Institutions are better equipped than the Public Institutions.
(c) Public Institutions have a limited number of faculties as compared to the vast number of faculties in Private Institutions.
(d) Private Institutions provide guaranteed jobs to the students after the course ends.
(e) Private Institutions are run by a franchise and if they incur any short of loss, it can be shut down anytime.
Answer: (a)