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1601

In a certain code language, 'FEAR' is coded as '31', 'CHAIR' is coded as '40'. How will 'MATE' be coded in that code language?

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1602

Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among the given classes.

Male, Brother, Husband

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1603

Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-cluster pairs are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster pair DOES NOT belong to that group?

(Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.)

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1604

The criteria for selecting a candidate for the post of 'Kathak dance trainer' are as follow.

The candidate:

  1. must have completed Kathak course from a recognized institute.
  2. must not be less than 25 years and not more than 35 years of age as on 1 January 2019.
  3. must have at least two years' experience of working as Kathak dance trainer.

However, if a candidate fulfils all the above criteria EXCEPT:

a. no. 2, but gets an approval from the selection board after seeing the performance, his/her case is to be referred to the Institute Director.
b. no. 3, but have won state level awards in Kathak performance, his/her case is to be referred to the Principal.

Based on the criteria given and without assuming any additional information, you have to a take a decision for the following candidate.

Vaishali has completed Kathak course from a recognized institute. She was born on 29th November 1993. She has worked as Kathak dance trainer for two years.

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1605

If A = 2, B = 4, then F = ?

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1606

Kiran starts from Point A and drives 23 km towards the north. She then takes a right turn, drives 9 km, turns right and drives 31 km. She then takes a right turn and drives 17 km. She takes a final right turn, drives 8 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should she drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90-degree turns only unless specified.)

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1607

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets Matrix I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for exam by 30, etc. Similarly you have to identify the set for the word 'AVENUE'.

Matrix I

01234
0CGOUD
1MVISY
2ERAWN
3KTFZH
4BLPJX

Matrix II

56789
5FHMBN
6PTAJS
7LWYEX
8ZRVKI
9DUGOC
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1608

Which of the following option supports, "The reasoning in the argument is flawed primarily because it."

Argument: "Every time our local soccer team wins a game, the stock market shows a slight increase the following day. Therefore, supporting our team is beneficial for the national economy."

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1609

You are the head of the city's Disaster Response team. During a surprise, rapidly escalating flood, your team's standard operating procedure requires you to evacuate a retirement home first. However, a major hospital located near the retirement home reports an immediate, catastrophic power failure that requires diverting your limited rescue boats to save patients on life support. You only have enough resources for one location at a time. What is your judgment?

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1610

A man invests 7000 at 6% p.a. simple interest for 3 years. What is the interest?

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1611

Find the next element that replace the? Logically

10, 30, 70, 150, ?

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1612

Read the given statement(s) and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement(s).

Statements:
1. Some pins are tins.
2. All tins are bins.
3. No tin is dust.

Conclusion:
I. Some pins are not dust.
II. Some bins are not dust.

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1613

In this type of questions, question is provided with some issues/disputes/problem, followed by few methods to resolve the problem line statement choosing the appropriate problem solving method that can be implemented.

A politician wants to allocate a limited development budget. Citizens demand all sectors. What is the logical first step?

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1614

N is the sister of O. O is the brother of P. S is the father of Z. Z is the son of P. How is N related to Z?

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1615

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?

MLJ HGE CBZ XWU ?

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1616

Select the option that is related to the second number in the same way as the third number is related to the fourth number and fifth number is related to sixth number.

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed.
Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

?: 791 :: 187: -803 :: 6229:5239

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1617

The statement given below is followed by two decisions labeled I, and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, and then decide which of the two suggested decisions logically follows for pursuing.

Statement: All employees of the office have gone on strike in protest against the privatization of women helpline.

Decisions:
I: The government should withdraw the privatization of helpline.
II: All the employees should be immediately terminated from job.

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1618

During a team celebration, someone spills drink on a junior accidentally. What's the best reaction?

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1619

Select the correct mirror image of the given cluster when a vertical mirror is placed on the right of the word.

tGuREdfhN98KScd

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1620

Two students are accused of cheating. One has a prior record; the other doesn't. There's no evidence yet. What is the best judgemental stance?

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1621

In a certain coded language 'RAKED' is coded as 'GINEU' and 'DELVE' is coded as 'HZOIG'. How will 'CARRY' be coded in the same code language?

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1622

Which figure is different from the rest?

ABCD
X Δ O +
Δ O X
∇ * O
+ * *
O X Δ
+ O
∇ * O * O
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1623

COLD is related to GQHB in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, KSDZ is related to OUZX. To which of the following is SWVV related, following the same logic?

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1624

A colleague is frustrated with the constant changes in project scope and complains regularly. What is the best emotional response?

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1625

If Triangle represents girls, square represents Players and Circle represents Graduates.

ABCDEF

Which represent players who are graduates but not girls?

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