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Look at this series: 36, 34, 30, 28, 24, ... What number should come next?
General Intelligence Reasoning SSC Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) DSSSB Pharmacist
Look at this series: 36, 34, 30, 28, 24, ... What number should come next?
- 20
- 22
- 23
- 26
Ans → (b)22
Explanation → This is an alternating number subtraction series. First, 2 is subtracted, then 4, then 2, and so on.
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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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Directions : This question (Q.16) is based on the following set of numbers -
319 869 742 593 268
If in each number the first and the third digits are interchanged then which number will be the highest ?
- 319
- 869
- 742
- 268
Four different positions of a dice are shown below. How many dots will be on the face opposite to the face which contains one dot?
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 6
Who is the author of 'Around the world in 80 days'?
- William Shakespeare
- Paulo Coelho
- B Richard
- D Jules Verne
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
Directions : There are three statements followed by two conclusions
Statements #1 :All forests are villages.
Statements #2 : All villages are trains.
Statements #3 :All trains are buses.
Conclusion Ⅰ : Some buses are villages.
Conclusion Ⅱ : Some trains are forests.
Based on the above statements and conclusions, which conclusion logically follows from the statements disregarding commonly known facts?
- Only conclusion Ⅰ follows
- Only conclusion Ⅱ follows
- neither conclusion Ⅰ nor Ⅱ follows
- both conclusion Ⅰ and Ⅱ follows
The gas usually filled in the electric bulb is
- Nitrogen
- Hydrogen
- Carbon dioxide
- Oxygen
Dose and frequency of administration is determined by
- Dissolution rate
- Half-life of a drug
- Disintration rate
- All of these
Drug of choice in acute attack of migraine is:
- Methylsergide
- Ergotamine
- Serotonin
- Nicotine
Drugs contra-indicated in pregnancy
- Paracetamol
- Colchicines
- Indomethacin
- Allopurinol
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- mayonnaise
- dill
- basil
- parsley
What is the antonym of 'Benevolent'?
- Kind
- Generous
- Malevolent
- Friendly
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.
National sports day is celebrated on-
- August 29
- August 18
- September 29
- September 18
If TWO HOURS ago, it was as long after one o'clock as it was before one o'clock now, what time is it?
- 9:00
- 10:00
- 11:00
- 12:00
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
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
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
In infants tetracyclin offen cause:
- Agranulocytocis
- Redness in eye
- Discolouration of teeth
- Fever
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
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
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
Look at this series: 58, 52, 46, 40, 34, ... What number should come next?
- 26
- 28
- 30
- 32
Calcium gluconate is used as:
- Antacid
- Electrolyte replenisher
- Preservative
- Astringent
The most essential fatty acid is:
- Linoleic acid
- Linolenic acid
- Arachidonic acid
- Stearic acid
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- (Que-ID : 4623)The number of different orders in which P, Q and T may be arranged is_________.
- 2
- 6
- 12
- 120
Which compound of mercury is used as antiseptic?
- Mercuric sulphide
- Mercuric oxide
- Mercuric iodide
- Mercuric chloride
Which of these principles state that in the ground state of the atoms, the orbitals are filled in order of their increasing energies?
- Afbau principle
- Hund’s rule of multiplicity
- Pauli’s exclusion principle
- None of the above
In a certain code, PRAMOD is written as RTCOQF. How is BUSTLE written in that code ?
- URGENT
- DWUVNG
- RTLEIN
- DUWNVG
Look at this series: 36, 34, 30, 28, 24, ... What number should come next?
- 20
- 22
- 23
- 26
Big bang theory was proposed by
- Georges Lemaitre
- Hermann Bondi
- Thomas Gold
- Hoyle
Who is known as the ‘Architecture of Indian Constitution’?
- Dr. B R Ambedkar
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
As 'LOGIC' is related to 'BHFNK', similarly 'CLERK' is related to :
- JQDKB
- QBKJA
- LPRTU
- XVRPA
- None of These
Five peoples are sitting in a circle facing the center and are playing cards. Mukand is to the left to the Rajesh. Vijay is between Anil and Nagesh and Nagesh is to the right of Anil. Who is sitting to the right of Nagesh?
- Vijay
- Rajesh
- Anil
- Mukand
Look at this series: 36, 34, 30, 28, 24, ... What number should come next?
- 20
- 22
- 23
- 26
'Jab' and 'parry' are terms used in which sport?
- Wrestling
- Boxing
- Billiards
- Weightlifting
Which of the following state is not known for the production of cardamom?
- Kerala
- Karnataka
- Odisha
- Tamil Nadu
World Statistics Day date?
- 12 March
- 6 December
- 20 October
- 17 September
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 : Time sequence test
Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 4631)If the 3rd of the month falls on Friday, what day will be on the 4th day after the 21st of the month?
- Monday
- Thursday
- Saturday
- Tuesday
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
Suganril is common brand name for :
- Phenylbutazone
- Piroxicam
- Benorylate
- Indomethacine
Where will the 52nd International Film Festival of India be held?
- Uttar Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Goa
- Tamil Nadu
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.