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The school principal has received complaints from parents about bullying in the school yard during recess. He wants to investigate and end this situation as soon as possible, so he has asked the recess aides to watch closely. Which situation should the recess aides report to the principal?
General Intelligence Reasoning SSC Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) DSSSB Pharmacist
The school principal has received complaints from parents about bullying in the school yard during recess. He wants to investigate and end this situation as soon as possible, so he has asked the recess aides to watch closely. Which situation should the recess aides report to the principal?
- A girl is sitting glumly on a bench reading a book and not interacting with her peers.
- Two boys are playing a one-on-one game of basketball and are arguing over the last basket scored.
- Four girls are surrounding another girl and seem to have possession of her backpack.
- Three boys are huddled over a handheld video game, which isn't supposed to be on school grounds.
Ans → (c)Four girls are surrounding another girl and seem to have possession of her backpack.
Explanation → Seeing four girls surrounding another girl, while in possession of her backpack, is the most suspicious of the incidents described
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Directions : (For Q. No. 1 ) - answer according to the following information-
A duck named Donald Duck says "all ducks always lie."
Based on the information above, which one of the following statements can be logically inferred with certainty?
- Donald duck always lie.
- Donald Duck always tells the truth.
- Donald Duck's statement is True.
- Donald Duck's statement is False.
Directions : (For Q. No. 2) -
Four Girls P, Q, R, and S are studying languages at a University.
P is learning French and Dutch.
Q is learning Chinese and Japanese.
R is learning Spanish and French.
S is learning Dutch and Japanese.
Given that:
# French is easier than Dutch;
# Chinese is harder than Japanese;
# Dutch is easier than Japanese, and
# Spanish is easier than French.
Based on the above information, which girl is learning the most difficult pair of languages?
- P
- Q
- R
- S
Directions : (For Q.No. 3)
In a Class of five Students P, Q, R, S, and T, only one student is known to have copied in the exam. The disciplinary committee has investigated the situation and recorded the statements from the students as given below-
Statement of P: R has copied in the exam.
Statement of Q: S has copied in the exam.
Statement of R: P did not copy in the exam.
Statement of S: Only one of us is telling the truth.
Statement of T: R is telling the truth,
The investigating team had authentic information that S never lies.
Based on the information given above, the person who has copied in the exam is
- R
- P
- Q
- T
Statements: In a one-day cricket match, the total runs made by a team were 200. Out of these 160 runs were made by spinners.
Conclusions:
I. 80% of the team consists of spinners.
II. The opening batsmen were spinners.
- Only Conclusion I Follows
- Only Conclusion II Follows
- Either I or II Follows
- Neither I nor II Follows
The school principal has received complaints from parents about bullying in the school yard during recess. He wants to investigate and end this situation as soon as possible, so he has asked the recess aides to watch closely. Which situation should the recess aides report to the principal?
- A girl is sitting glumly on a bench reading a book and not interacting with her peers.
- Two boys are playing a one-on-one game of basketball and are arguing over the last basket scored.
- Four girls are surrounding another girl and seem to have possession of her backpack.
- Three boys are huddled over a handheld video game, which isn't supposed to be on school grounds.
Directions : (For Q.No. 6) Read this -
Zachary has invited his three buddies over to watch the basketball game on his wide-screen television. They are all hungry, but no one wants to leave to get food. Just as they are arguing about who should make the food run, a commercial comes on for a local pizzeria that delivers. The phone number flashes on the screen briefly and they all try to remember it. By the time Zachary grabs a pen and paper, each of them recollects a different number.
#1. All of the men agree that the first three numbers are 995.
#2. Three of them agree that the fourth number is 9.
#3. Three agree that the fifth number is 2.
#4. Three agree that the sixth number is 6;
#5. Three others agree that the seventh number is also 6.
Which of the numbers is most likely the telephone number of the pizzeria?
- 995-9266
- 995-9366
- 995-9256
- 995-9966
Look at this series: 7, 10, 8, 11, 9, 12, ... What number should come next?
- 7
- 10
- 12
- 13
Look at this series: 36, 34, 30, 28, 24, ... What number should come next?
- 20
- 22
- 23
- 26
Look at this series: 53, 53, 40, 40, 27, 27, ... What number should come next?
- 12
- 14
- 27
- 53
Look at this series: 58, 52, 46, 40, 34, ... What number should come next?
- 26
- 28
- 30
- 32
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- inch
- ounce
- centimeter
- yard
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- mayonnaise
- dill
- basil
- parsley
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- rye
- sourdough
- pumpernickel
- loaf
Seven Cars P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are parked in a row not necessarily in that order. The cars T and U should be parked next to each other. The cars T and U should be parked next to each other. The cars S and V also should parked next to each other, whereas P and Q cannot be parked next to each other. Q and S must be parked next to each other. R is parked to the immediate right of V. T is parked to the left of U. Based on the above information, the only INCORRECT option given below is:
- There are two cars parked in between Q and V
- Q and R are not parked together.
- V is the only car parked in between S and R.
- Car P is parked at the extreme end
Directions : (for Q.No. 16)
One New York publisher has estimated that 50,000 to 60,000 people in the United States want an anthology that includes the complete works of William Shakespeare. And what accounts for this renewed interest in Shakespeare? As scholars point out, his psychological insights into both male and female characters are amazing even today.
This paragraph best supports the statement that
- Shakespeare's characters are more interesting than fictional characters today.
- people even today are interested in Shakespeare's work because of the characters
- Shakespeare was a psychiatrist as well as a playwright.
- New Yorkers have a renewed interested in the work of Shakespeare.
Directions : (for Q.No. 17)
Generation Xers are those people born roughly between 1965 and 1981. As employees, Generation Xers tend to be more challenged when they can carry out tasks independently. This makes Generation Xers the most entrepreneurial generation in history.
This paragraph best supports the statement that Generation Xers
- work harder than people from other generations.
- have a tendency to be self-directed workers
- have an interest in making history
- tend to work in jobs that require risk-taking behavior.
Directions : (For Que no. 18 )
If you're a fitness walker, there is no need for a commute to a health club. Your neighborhood can be your health club. You don't need a lot of fancy equipment to get a good workout either. All you need is a well-designed pair of athletic shoes.
This paragraph best supports the statement that -
- fitness walking is a better form of exercise than weight lifting
- a membership in a health club is a poor investment.
- walking outdoors provides a better workout than walking indoors
- fitness walking is a convenient and valuable form of exercise
Directions : (for Q.No. 19)
In the past, consumers would rarely walk into an ice cream store and order low-fat ice cream. But that isn't the case today. An increasing health consciousness combined with a much bigger selection of tasty low-fat foods in all categories has made low-fat ice cream a very profitable item for ice cream store owners.
This paragraph best supports the statement that
- low-fat ice cream produces more revenue than other low-fat foods.
- ice cream store owners would be better off carrying only low-fat ice cream
- ice cream store owners no longer think that low-fat ice cream is an unpopular item.
- low-fat ice cream is more popular than other kinds of ice cream.
Four persons P, Q, R, and S are to be seated in a row, all facing the same direction, but not necessarily in the same order. P and R cannot sit adjacent to each other. S should be seated to the right of Q. The number of distinct seating arrangements possible is
- 2
- 4
- 6
- 8
Five friends P, Q, R, S, and T went camping. At night, they had to sleep in a row inside the tent. P, Q, and T refused to sleep next to R since he snored loudly. P and S wanted to avoid Q as he usually hugged people in sleep. Assuming everyone was satisfied with the sleeping arrangements, what is the order in which they slept?
- RSPTQ
- SPRTQ
- QRSPT
- QTSPR
M and N had four children P, Q, R, and S. Of them, only P and R were married. They had children X and Y respetively. If Y is a legitimate child of W, which one of thr following statements is necessarily FALSE?
- M is the grandmother of Y
- R is the father of Y
- W is the wife of R
- W is the wife of P
Directions : (For Que. No. 23) Read this -
Under a certain legal system, prisoners are allowed to make one statement.
#1. If their statements turn out to be true then they are hanged.
#2. If the statement turns out to be false then they are shot.
One prisoner made a statement and the judge had no option but to set him free.
Which one of the following could be that statement?
- I did not commit the crime
- I committed the crime
- I will be shot
- You committed the crime
Directions : (for Q.No. 24) - Five different books (P, Q, R, S, T) are to be arranged on a shelf. The books R and S are to be arranged first and second, respectively from the right side of the shelf.
Q. 24 of Quiz-1993 (Que-ID : 4623)The number of different orders in which P, Q and T may be arranged is_________.
- 2
- 6
- 12
- 120
When he did not come home, she_________ lying dead on the roadside somewhere.
- concluded
- looked
- notice
- pictured
Find the missing group of letters in the following series: BC, FGH, LMNO,______
- UVXWY
- TUVWX
- STUVW
- RSTUV
The odometer is to mileage as the compass is to
- speed
- hiking
- needle
- direction
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Naturally occuring alkaloid colchicine is used in:
- Inflammation
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- none of these
A component of coenzyme A is :
- Inosine
- Thiamine
- Pentothenic acid
- Pyridoxine
which special day related to Indian Army is celebrated on 27 october?
- Infantry Day
- Corps of Signals Day
- Armoured Corps Day
- Corps of Engineers Day
Look at this series: 7, 10, 8, 11, 9, 12, ... What number should come next?
- 7
- 10
- 12
- 13
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- mayonnaise
- dill
- basil
- parsley
Which country tested new ballistic missile in 2021?
- North Korea
- South America
- Chaina
- Brazil
Calcium Magnesium Silicate is commonly called as?
- Borax
- Washing soda
- Baking soda
- Asbestos
Directions : (for Q.No. 16)
One New York publisher has estimated that 50,000 to 60,000 people in the United States want an anthology that includes the complete works of William Shakespeare. And what accounts for this renewed interest in Shakespeare? As scholars point out, his psychological insights into both male and female characters are amazing even today.
This paragraph best supports the statement that
- Shakespeare's characters are more interesting than fictional characters today.
- people even today are interested in Shakespeare's work because of the characters
- Shakespeare was a psychiatrist as well as a playwright.
- New Yorkers have a renewed interested in the work of Shakespeare.
Which one of these antihistaminic drugs is used as appetite stimulant?
- Promethazine
- Pheniramine maleate
- Cyproheptadine
- None of these
What type of economy is followed in India?
- Traditional Economy: Economic system based on goods, services, and work, all of which follow certain established trends.
- Command Economy: A dominant centralized authority – usually the government – that controls a significant portion of the economic structure.
- Market Economy: Economic system based on the concept of free markets.
- Mixed Economy: Economic system that combine the characteristics of the market and command economic systems.
1 kilobase in DNA is equal to the
- 10 base pair
- 100 base pair
- 1 base pair
- 1000 base pair
Drug that cause the pupil of eye to constrict are called
- Mydriatics
- Vasoconstrictors
- Vasodilators
- Miotics
Look at this series: 36, 34, 30, 28, 24, ... What number should come next?
- 20
- 22
- 23
- 26
When did the East India Company?
- 31st December, 1600
- 13th December, 1598
- 31th December, 1609
- 11th December, 1603
Directions : (Q.33) choose the pair which shows similar relationship that the given pair shows.
Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2583)AB 123 : CD 456
- PQ 234 : ST 567
- JK 345 : LM 678
- EF 345 : GH 687
- PQ 456 : SR 789
Who among the following can attend meetings of the Union cabinet?
- President
- Cabinet Ministers
- Ministers of States
- Deputy Ministers
Sultan Azlan Shah cup is related to which among the following sports?
- cricket
- golf
- hockey
- badminton
Which of the following coastal plain is formed by the alluvial deposits of the Sabarmati, Mahi and numerous tiny streams?
- Gujarat Coastal Plain
- West Coastal Plain
- Karnataka Coastal Plain
- East Coastal Plain
Which article of the Indian Constitution describes it as rigid and flexible?
- Article 332
- Article 368
- Article 300
- Article 312
Naloxene is used in the poisoning of
- Barbiturates
- Morphine
- Cocaine
- Alcohol
Which of the following is the essential element for batteries used in electric cars?
- Lithium
- Sodium
- Magnesuium
- Bromine
Who appoints the Chairman of the UPSC?
- President
- Speaker of Lok sabha
- Chief Justice of India
- Prime Minister
Which is the headquarters of the 'Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical weapons'?
- Switzerland
- Netherlands
- Italy
- Japan
Directions : (Q.2 to Q.4) There is some relationship between the two words on one side. The same relationship obtains between the other two words, one of which is missing and given as an alternative below the question. Find the correct alternative.
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2577)Leader : Followers : : Captain : ?
- Soldiers
- Game
- Ships
- Army
Drug under the class of isothiocyanate glycosides:
- Black mustard
- White mustard
- Thevatia
- Black mustard and white mustard both
Who got first Nobel price in physics?
- Swiss Jean Henri Dunant
- Thomas Alva Edison
- C V Raman
- Wilhelm Rontgen
John ranks 21st in a class of fifty-one. What is his rank from the last?
- 31
- 30
- 17
- 21
Directions : (For Q.No. 6) Read this -
Zachary has invited his three buddies over to watch the basketball game on his wide-screen television. They are all hungry, but no one wants to leave to get food. Just as they are arguing about who should make the food run, a commercial comes on for a local pizzeria that delivers. The phone number flashes on the screen briefly and they all try to remember it. By the time Zachary grabs a pen and paper, each of them recollects a different number.
#1. All of the men agree that the first three numbers are 995.
#2. Three of them agree that the fourth number is 9.
#3. Three agree that the fifth number is 2.
#4. Three agree that the sixth number is 6;
#5. Three others agree that the seventh number is also 6.
Which of the numbers is most likely the telephone number of the pizzeria?
- 995-9266
- 995-9366
- 995-9256
- 995-9966
Dose and frequency of administration is determined by
- Dissolution rate
- Half-life of a drug
- Disintration rate
- All of these
The Saheli oral contraceptive contains
- Estrogen
- Estrogen and progestin
- Non-steroidal compound
- None of these
Directions : This question (Q.17) is based on the following set of numbers -
319 869 742 593 268
If all numbers are arranged in descending order, what will be the difference between the second digit of third number and third digit of second number?
- 5
- 9
- 6
- 7
Introducing a lady, a men said, "Her father is my mother's only son." How is the lady related to the man?
- sister
- daughter
- aunt
- mother
- grandmother
Which of the following is the essential element for batteries used in electric cars?
- Lithium
- Sodium
- Magnesuium
- Bromine
Pharmacodynamics deals with the study of
- Machanism of action
- Intraction with receptor
- toxic effect of drug
- metabolism of drug
Milky type colour of urine gets elevated in
- Albimins
- Haemoglobin
- Fatty acid
- Nephritis
Directions : (Q.2 to Q.4) There is some relationship between the two words on one side. The same relationship obtains between the other two words, one of which is missing and given as an alternative below the question. Find the correct alternative.
Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2578)Angry : ? : : Night : Day
- Kind
- Helpful
- Pleased
- Loving
Which state started CM Ration Aapke Dwar Yojana?
- Delhi
- Madhya Pradesh
- Assam
- Arunachal Pradesh
Amphotericin B, polyene antibiotic act by
- Intraction with fungal membran sterol
- Inhibiting protien synthesis
- Inhibiting cell wall synthesis
- None of these
Directions : (For Q.No. 3)
In a Class of five Students P, Q, R, S, and T, only one student is known to have copied in the exam. The disciplinary committee has investigated the situation and recorded the statements from the students as given below-
Statement of P: R has copied in the exam.
Statement of Q: S has copied in the exam.
Statement of R: P did not copy in the exam.
Statement of S: Only one of us is telling the truth.
Statement of T: R is telling the truth,
The investigating team had authentic information that S never lies.
Based on the information given above, the person who has copied in the exam is
- R
- P
- Q
- T
Which one is the World’s highest-altitude civilian airport?
- Daocheng Yading Airport, China
- Kushok Bakula Rimpochhe Airport, Leh
- Qamdo Bamda Airport, China
- None of the above
Directions : (For Q. No. 2) -
Four Girls P, Q, R, and S are studying languages at a University.
P is learning French and Dutch.
Q is learning Chinese and Japanese.
R is learning Spanish and French.
S is learning Dutch and Japanese.
Given that:
# French is easier than Dutch;
# Chinese is harder than Japanese;
# Dutch is easier than Japanese, and
# Spanish is easier than French.
Based on the above information, which girl is learning the most difficult pair of languages?
- P
- Q
- R
- S
What is the national game of the USA?
- Cricket
- Soccer
- Baseball
- Billiards
Constitution day of India is celebrated on
- 26th November 1949
- 26th November 1948
- 26th January 1950
- 26th November 1946
When he did not come home, she_________ lying dead on the roadside somewhere.
- concluded
- looked
- notice
- pictured
The Ganga delta region is suitable for Jute cultivation due to the rich fertile _______ and favorable temperature and rainfall.
- Alluvium Soil
- Black Soil
- Red Soil
- Laterite Soil
Directions : (For Q. No. 1 ) - answer according to the following information-
A duck named Donald Duck says "all ducks always lie."
Based on the information above, which one of the following statements can be logically inferred with certainty?
- Donald duck always lie.
- Donald Duck always tells the truth.
- Donald Duck's statement is True.
- Donald Duck's statement is False.
The school principal has received complaints from parents about bullying in the school yard during recess. He wants to investigate and end this situation as soon as possible, so he has asked the recess aides to watch closely. Which situation should the recess aides report to the principal?
- A girl is sitting glumly on a bench reading a book and not interacting with her peers.
- Two boys are playing a one-on-one game of basketball and are arguing over the last basket scored.
- Four girls are surrounding another girl and seem to have possession of her backpack.
- Three boys are huddled over a handheld video game, which isn't supposed to be on school grounds.
John ranks 21st in a class of fifty-one. What is his rank from the last?
- 31
- 30
- 17
- 21
Drug of choice in acute attack of migraine is:
- Methylsergide
- Ergotamine
- Serotonin
- Nicotine