Answer Key of SBI PO Model Question

Paper Prelims 2017

English Language:

1. 1 2. 5 3. 5 4. 5 5. 2 6. 5

7. 1 8. 2 9. 4 10. 2 11. 2 12. 3

13. 1 14. 4 15. 4 16. 3 17. 3 18. 4

19. 3 20. 3 21. 5 22. 4 23. 2 24. 3

25. 2 26. 4 27. 3 28. 2 29. 5 30. 2

Quantitative Aptitude:

31. 2 32. 1 33. 5 34. 4 35. 5

36. 5 37. 3 38. 2 39. 3 40. 4

41. 2 42. 1 43. 1 44. 1 45. 1

46. 2 47. 1 48. 3 49. 2 50. 2

51. 2 52. 4 53. 5 54. 4 55. 4

56. 2 57. 3 58. 2 59. 2 60. 3

61. 5 62. 3 63. 1 64. 4 65. 3

Reasoning:

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 66. 5 67. 4 68. 4 69. 2 70. 5

71. 4 72. 2 73. 3 74. 5 75. 2

76. 3 77. 1 78. 2 79. 1 80. 4

81. 3 82. 2 83. 4 84. 3 85. 1

86. 5 87. 3 88. 5 89. 5 90. 3

91. 4 92. 5 93. 1 94. 1 95. 2

96. 3 97. 4 98. 5 99. 4 100. 4

English Language:

Ans 1) The phrase 'give a new look to' means to 'prepare a new version of or
revamp', thus making option 1 the correct answer.

Ans 2) After giving an introduction to how untouchability has existed within India,
last part of the passage mainly speaks about the different legal interventions and
initiatives taken by the government to abolish untouchability. Thus, both option 1
and 2 are correct. Option 4 is completely out of context of the passage. Thus, option 5
is the correct answer.

Ans 3) Although all of the words are synonyms for 'lacunae', in the context of the
passage it has been used in the meaning of a 'gap'. There were lots of gaps or
loopholes in the Act for which it needed to be revamped. Thus, option 5 is the
answer.

Ans 4) The word 'ostracize' means to 'exclude from the society'. Thus the correct
opposite would be 'include'. The rest of the words are synonyms.

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Ans 5) The passage has mentioned the name of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar while trying to
pitch a point against untouchability. From his views on untouchability, it can be
inferred that he is concerned about the matter. So, we can say that he was proactively
involved in abolishing it.

Ans 6) According to the passage, untouchability is a practice of discrimination

that can have physical and social forms. The examples mentioned in options 1, 2
and 4 could be considered to be indicating these kinds of discriminations. The
instance given in option 3 can be categorized under gender discrimination. Thus,
option 5 is the correct answer here.

Ans 7) The second paragraph of the passage states that, 'historically persons born
in lowest castes and classes of persons doing menial jobs, criminals, persons
suffering from contagious diseases and tribals living outside the so-called
civilized world were considered as untouchables. This means that since the
untouchables were considered uncivilized, they wee considered to be untouchables.
The other options have not been mentioned in the passage, so option 1 is the correct
answer.

Ans 8) The questions asks that in what form the discrimination against the
untouchables visible? According to the sentence of the first paragraph, 'The
discrimination can be in the form of physical or social boycott from the society.'
Though, 'restricting the right to education' and 'not allowing them to live a life of
dignity' may be inferred from the passage, but both of them can be counted under
social boycott. Option 3 says something that would not amount to discrimination.
Thus, option 2 is the best fit answer.

Ans 9) The last sentence of the first paragraph mentions that the Kshatriyas were
rulers and soldiers making option 4) the correct answer.

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Ans 10) The first two sentences of the second paragraph clearly mentions that
untouchables are not recognised under the caste system of the Hindus. Thus, option
2 is the answer.

Ans 11) The sentence with the blank talks about what is UPI. It is described as a set
of apps launched by RBI to help in mobile banking. The given blank needs a word
that is synonymous with the aid provided by the apps and words like hinder ,
obstruct and slow down cannot be used as they refer to blocking or disrupting
normal functions. Out of options 2 and 3, facilitate which means to make an action
easier is a better fit answer. Thus, the correct option is 2.

Ans 12) The sentence talks about Immediate Payment Services which would enable
people to instantly move money from one account to another. Deport, relocation
and migrate are mostly related to movement of humans. Since we are talking about
movement of money from one account to another, transfer is the correct word to fill
the blank. Thus, option 3 is the correct one.

Ans 13) The sentence talks about what the payer will need in order to use the new
apps. A payer can buy or sell via the apps and this will necessitate an exchange of
money. An instance of buying or selling is generally described by the word
transaction. Hence option 1 is the correct answer.

Ans 14) The sentence talks about pin numbers and passwords which are highly
important information related to banking and can do a lot of damage when they get
into wrong hands. Their highly susceptible nature is best described by sensitive
which is the correct answer. Thus, option 4 is the correct one.

Ans 15) It is stated in the paragraph that UPI will allow users to use banking
facilities by using a simple virtual address thereby simplifying the process of online
transactions. Since the process will be simplified, the existing need for passwords etc.

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as mentioned in the sentence will be made redundant. Thus, eliminate is the best fit
answer for the given blank. Thus, option 4 is the correct one.

Ans 16) The preposition in is incorrect after brought. Brought in means to carry,
convey, lead or cause. Here, bringing should be synonymous to realizing. Brought
to life means to give something meaning. Note the difference:
Eg: The maid brought in the vegetables from the market.
The character was brought to life by her fantastic acting.

Ans 17) Certain adjectives denote that an element cannot be compared to others.
They cannot be used in comparative or superlative degrees. 'Unique' means one of its
kind and thus there is no question of comparison. Hence the phrase 'most unique' in
the third part of the sentence is incorrect. The correct answer is 'The colour of the
bird's feathers displays a unique ...'

Ans 18) The error lies in part 4 of the sentence where the sentence needs to be re
framed as:'..lunch without the other's coming too'. As 'other' means the one more or
the remaining one. E.g. I don't like this book, give me the other one.
Also, 'another' means 'additional'. E.g. I am still thirsty give me another glass of
water.
As here we need a determiner that denotes the remaining friend so 'other' is an apt
choice.
Ans 19) The usage of since indicates that the activity started in the past and is till
ongoing. And therefore, it should be has been acting. Hence, Option 3) is the correct
answer.

Ans 20) The error lies in part 3 of the sentence as the preposition 'near' is incorrect
here and the correct preposition would be 'next'. The preposition 'next to' means just
beside the building and near can be anywhere close to the particular place. Thus
option 3 is the correct answer.

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Ans 21) The first sentence of the passage should introduce the topic of the passage
that is the automobile industry and this is done aptly in sentence D. The second
sentence of the passage explains the market share of the industry in sentence F and
also starts with an article 'the' referring to the 'Indian auto industry' from the
previous line. The third sentence B speaks about the component of the market that
contributes the most and should come next. The reasons for the higher share is
mentioned in sentence E as seen from the use of the word 'moreover'. The fifth
sentence of the passage C speaks of another component of the market and the last
sentence A concludes the passage mentioning Indias growth expectation in near
future.

The correct order of sentence is DFBECA.

The second sentence is F.

Ans 22) The first sentence of the passage should introduce the topic of the passage
that is the automobile industry and this is done aptly in sentence D. The second
sentence of the passage explains the market share of the industry in sentence F and
also starts with an article 'the' referring to the 'Indian auto industry' from the
previous line. The third sentence B speaks about the component of the market that
contributes the most and should come next. The reasons for the higher share is
mentioned in sentence E as seen from the use of the word 'moreover'. The fifth
sentence of the passage C speaks of another component of the market and the last
sentence A concludes the passage mentioning Indias growth expectation in near
future.

The correct order of sentence is DFBECA.

The first sentence is D.

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Ans 23) The first sentence of the passage should introduce the topic of the passage
that is the automobile industry and this is done aptly in sentence D. The second
sentence of the passage explains the market share of the industry in sentence F and
also starts with an article 'the' referring to the 'Indian auto industry' from the
previous line. The third sentence B speaks about the component of the market that
contributes the most and should come next. The reasons for the higher share is
mentioned in sentence E as seen from the use of the word 'moreover'. The fifth
sentence of the passage C speaks of another component of the market and the last
sentence A concludes the passage mentioning Indias growth expectation in near
future.

The correct order of sentence is DFBECA.

The fifth sentence is C.

Ans 24) The first sentence of the passage should introduce the topic of the passage
that is the automobile industry and this is done aptly in sentence D. The second
sentence of the passage explains the market share of the industry in sentence F and
also starts with an article 'the' referring to the 'Indian auto industry' from the
previous line. The third sentence B speaks about the component of the market that
contributes the most and should come next. The reasons for the higher share is
mentioned in sentence E as seen from the use of the word 'moreover'. The fifth
sentence of the passage C speaks of another component of the market and the last
sentence A concludes the passage mentioning Indias growth expectation in near
future.

The correct order of sentence is DFBECA.

The fourth sentence is E.

Ans 25) The first sentence of the passage should introduce the topic of the passage
that is the automobile industry and this is done aptly in sentence D. The second
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sentence of the passage explains the market share of the industry in sentence F and
also starts with an article 'the' referring to the 'Indian auto industry' from the
previous line. The third sentence B speaks about the component of the market that
contributes the most and should come next. The reasons for the higher share is
mentioned in sentence E as seen from the use of the word 'moreover'. The fifth
sentence of the passage C speaks of another component of the market and the last
sentence A concludes the passage mentioning Indias growth expectation in near
future.

The correct order of sentence is DFBECA.

The third sentence is B.

Ans 26) The meanings of the words are as follows:

Brand: A type of product manufactured by a particular company under a particular

name.

Exceptional: Not typical.

Akin: Of similar character.

Ostensible: Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.

Desperate: feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be

impossible to deal with.

Stormy: characterized by strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

Desirable: wished for as being an attractive, useful, or necessary course of action.

Hurricane: a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the

Caribbean.

As in the first part of the sentence something is compared as affirmed by the use of
to, the word akin is the best fit. But as the word unfeasible is used in the first part

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of the sentence it is clear that the task is compared to something impossible and so
hurricane is the perfect fit.

The sentence is trying to compare something with a very difficult situation. Hence, 4.

Ans 27) As there is an article before the first blank, option 1 and two are directly
eliminated. The meanings of the words are as follows:

Elite: A group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or
society.

Indigenously: Originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country

Nonpareil: having no match or equal; unrivalled.

Carelessly: Marked by or resulting from lack of forethought or thoroughness:

Lunatic: a person who is mentally ill (not in technical use).

Sloppily: in a careless or unfashionable manner

Ordinary: with no special or distinctive features; normal.

The sentence says that India has joined those few countries that could develop and
launch scramjet rockets. Obvious such a group cannot be ordinary. Hence, option 5 is
eliminated. An engine cannot be developed sloppily thus only option 3 fits the
blanks.

Ans 28) If someone does something good, we give them credit for it and altruism
means being concerned about others and helping them. Option 1 and 3 have both
words synonymous with each other meaning 'generosity and selfless help' and option
4 has two words 'avarice' meaning 'greed and self pride' which is not correct as per
the context. Option 5 has second word as 'deceit' which means 'to deceive someone
by hiding the truth'. As one cannot give credit for one's deceit this option is ruled out.
Hence option 2 is the right answer.
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Ans 29) Here the clue is in the last part of the sentence, which tells us for
explaining the first part and that she rarely sang in public, hence option 1,3,and 4
have both words synonyms to each other so are inapt. 'talented' can be used in first
blank which means having the talent'. But, 'vociferous' means 'very outspoken or
vocal' in option 2 is unfit in the context. Thus, reserved meaning 'very shy' is the
correct word. Hence option 5 is the right answer.

Ans 30) 'Vein' is a blood vessel in our body; and girl, who does not care for anyone
but herself. 'Vain and narcissistic' means one who loves oneself only. So all the other
options are unfit in this context, hence option 2 is the right answer.

Quantitative Aptitude

Ans 31) Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step-1- Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first, and in the
bracket, the BODMAS rule must be followed,

20% of [{(450% of 20) - 60} % of 360] = 300% of ?

20% of [{(450/100 20) - 60} % of 360] = 300% of ?

20% of [{90 - 60}/100 360] = 300% of ?

20% of 108 = 300% of ?

Step-2- Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

20/100 108 = 300/100 ?

21.6 = 300/100 ?
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 21.6 100/300 = ?

7.2 = ?

Hence the required answer is 7.2.

Ans 32) To solve questions of this type, follow the laws of Surds and indices given
below-

Laws of Indices:-

By using these laws-

Since, the required answer is 81.

Ans 33) Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step-1-Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first,

Step-2-Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

Step-3-Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are
calculated,

Step-4-Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and
'Subtraction' should be calculated.

Now, the given expression,

529 46 6.4 + (8)3 252 = ?

23 46 6.4 + (8)3 252 = ?

? = 3.2 + 512 252

? = 263.2

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Ans 34) Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step-1-Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first,

Step-2-Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

Step-3-Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are
calculated,

Step-4-Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and
'Subtraction' should be calculated.

Now, the given expression,

14% of 250+ ?% of 300 = 125

35 + ?% of 300 = 125

3 ? = 90

? = 30

Ans 35) Laws of Indices:-

1-: am an = a{m+n}

2-: am an = a{m-n}

3-: [(am )n] = amn

4-: (a)(1/m) = ma

5-: (a)(-m) =1/am

6-: (a)(m/n) = nam

7-: (a)0 = 1

Now, the given expression:

(4 4)3 (4)5 (2 8)2 = (4)?

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 (22 22)3 (22)5 (2 24)2 = (16)?

(2)12 (2)10 (2)8 = (2)? 4

(2)?= 210 4

? = 2.5

Ans 36) I. x2 7x 18 = 0

x2 9x + 2x 18 = 0

x(x 9) + 2(x 9) = 0

(x 9)(x + 2) = 0

Then, x = + 9 or x = - 2

II. y2 20y + 99 = 0

y2 11y 9y + 99 = 0

y(y 11) 9(y 11) = 0

(y 11)(y 9)= 0

Then, y = + 11 or y = + 9

So, when x = + 9, x < y for y = + 11 and x = y for y = + 9

And when x = - 2, x < y for y = + 11 and x < y for y = + 9

So, we can clearly observe that x y.

Ans 37) I. 24x2 + 14x + 2 = 0

24x2 + 8x + 6x + 2 = 0

8x(3x + 1) + 2(3x + 1) = 0

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 (3x + 1)(8x + 2) = 0

Then, x = - 1/3 or x = - 2/8 = -

II. 15y2 + 2y 1 = 0

15y2 + 5y 3y 1 = 0

5y(3y + 1) 1(3y + 1) = 0

(3y + 1)(5y 1) = 0

Then, y = - 1/3 or y = + 1/5

So, when x = - 1/3, x = y for y = - 1/3 and x < y for y = + 1/5

And when x = - , x > y for y = - 1/3 and x < y for y = + 1/5

So, we can observe that no clear relationship cannot be determined between x and
y.

Ans 38) I. 2x2 7x + 5 = 0

2x2 5x 2x + 5 = 0

x(2x 5) 1(2x 5) = 0

(2x 5)(x 1) = 0

Then, x = + 5/2 or x = + 1

II. 6y2 5y + 1 = 0

6y2 3y 2y + 1 = 0

3y(2y 1) 1(2y 1) = 0

(2y 1)(3y 1) = 0

Then, y = + or y = + 1/3

So, when x = + 5/2, x > y for y = + and x > y for y = + 1/3

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And when x = + 1, x > y for y = + and x > y for y = + 1/3

We can clearly see that x > y.

Ans 39) I. 5x2 16x + 3 = 0

5x2 15x x + 3= 0

5x(x 3) 1(x 3) = 0

(x 3) (5x 1) = 0

Then, x = + 3 or x = + 1/5

II. 4y2 + 11y 3 = 0

4y2 + 12y y 3 = 0

4y(y + 3) 1(y + 3) = 0

(y + 3)(4y 1) = 0

Then, y = - 3 or y = + 1/4

So, when x = + 3, x > y for y = - 3 and x > y for y = +

And when x = + 1/5, x > y for y = - 3 and x < y for y = +

So, we can observe that no clear relationship cannot be determined between x and
y.

Ans 40) I. 2x2 7x + 5 = 0

2x2 5x 2x + 5 = 0

x(2x 5) 1(2x 5) = 0

(2x 5)(x 1) = 0

Then, x = + 5/2 or x = + 1

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II. 2y2 3y + 1 = 0

2y2 2y y + 1 = 0

2y(y 1) 1(y 1) = 0

(y 1)(2y 1) = 0

Then, y = + 1 or y = +

So, when x = + 5/2, x > y for y = + 1 and x > y for y = +

And when x = + 1, x = y for y = + 1 and x > y for y = +

So, we can clearly observe that x y.

Ans 41) Assume that t hours after Ali starts, he will meet Bin.

Ali has travelled for t hours & Bin has travelled for (t 1) hours, as Bin has started
1 hour after Ali.

Velocity of Ali = 20 km/hour

Distance travelled by Ali = 20t km.

Velocity of Bin = 25 km/hour

Distance travelled by Bin = 25 (t 1) km.

The total distance travelled by them = 20t + 25(t 1) km.

Now, the total distance travelled by them = the distance between two cities Delhi and
Bombay

20t + 25(t 1) = 110

45t 25 = 110

45t = 135

t = 3 hours

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 3 hours after Ali starts, he will meet with Bin.

Till this point, Bin has traveled for 2 hrs.

Total time required by Bin to cover the entire distance = 110/25 = 4 hrs 24 minutes

time required by Bin to cover rest of the distance = 4 hrs 24 min 2 hrs = 2 hrs 24
min

Ans 42) Let income of Anil and Sunil be 5y and 4y respectively and their expenses
be 4x and 3x respectively, where x and y be any constant

We know, income = expenditure + saving

For Anil

5y 4x = 1200 -------------1

For sunil

4y 3x = 1200 -------------2

Solving equation 1 and 2, we get

y = 1200

Anils income = 5 1200 = Rs.6000

Sunils income = 4 1200 = 4800

Ans 43) The profit will be distributed in the ratio of their effective investment of
capitals.

Neeraj invested capital for 3 years = 36 months.

Effective Capital invested by Neeraj = 25000 36 = 900000

Since Dheeraj joined 6 months later, he invested capital for 2 years and 6 months =
30 months

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 Effective capital invested by Dheeraj = 35000 30 = 1050000

Therefore, the ratio of their effective investments = 900000: 1050000 = 6: 7

Share of Neeraj in profit

Hence, Neeraj earned a profit of Rs.6000.

Ans 44) The pattern of given series is:

3 19 45 89 89 + 70 = 159 263

16 26 44 44 + 26 = 70 104

10 18 18 + 8 = 26 34

Ans 45) The pattern of given series is:

24,

11 = (24 0.5) 1,

9 = (11 1) 2,

14 = (9 2) 4,

48 = (14 4) 8,

? = (48 8) 16,

? = 368

Ans 46) The pattern of given series is:

126 = 125 + (1)2,

131 = 126 + (1)2 + (2)2,

145 = 131 + (1)2 + (2)2 + (3)2,

175 = 145 + (1)2 + (2)2 + (3)2 + (4)2,

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 ? = 175 + (1)2 + (2)2 + (3)2 + (4)2 + (5)2,

? = 230

Ans 47) The given series is in the following pattern:

13 12 = 0

23 2 2 = 4

33 32 = 18

43 42 = 48

53 52 = 100

63 62 = 180

So, the required number is 180

Ans 48) The pattern of the given series is :

14,

12 = 14 1 2,

21 = 12 2 3,

59 = 21 3 4,

231 = 59 4 5,

1149 = 231 5 6,

? = 1149 6 7,

? = 6887

Ans 49) Vowels in word AVERAGE = A, A, E and E

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Consonants in word AVERAGE = V, R and G

If all vowels are together and all consonants are together, then either all vowels come
and then all consonants come, or vice versa.

All vowels can come together such that no two same letters are together in these
ways; AEAE or EAEA.

Three different consonants can come together in 3!, i.e., 6 ways.

Total number of ways = 2 2 6 = 24

Ans 50) Suppose in 1 gram of mixture, there are T gram of silver and (1 T) gram of
gold.

Price of 1 gram of silver = Rs. 100

Price of T gram of silver = Rs. 100T

Price of 1 gram of gold = Rs. 3000

Price of (1-T) gram of gold = Rs. (3000 3000T)

Price of 1 gram of mixture = Price of T gram of silver + Price of (1-T) gram of gold.

= Rs. (100T + 3000 3000T)

= Rs. (3000 2900T)

As per given information, cost of mixture, cost of mixture is Rs. 2710 per gram.

3000 2900T = 2710

2900T = 290

T = 0.1

In 1 gram of mixture, there is 0.1 gram silver.

Amount of silver in 95 grams mixture

= 0.1 95 grams = 9.5 grams

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Ans 51) 128 families have at least car.

Number of families with 0 car = 200 -128 = 72

45 families have at least 2 cars.

Number of families with exactly 1 car = 128 - 45 = 83

No family has more than 2 cars. So, all 45 families that have at least 2 cars have
exactly 2 cars.

Average number of cars with a family = [(0 72) + (1 83) + (2 45)]/200 =

0.865

Ans 52)

State Number of branches of coaching Total number Average student

s institute in the state x per branch
of students
(x) (n) studying in state x (avg = p/n)

(p)

A 16 2568 160.5

B 18 2880 160

C 14 2310 165

D 22 3575 162.5

E 13 2054 158

F 17 2788 164

G 24 3720 155

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H 21 3360 160

As we can see from the table, State C has the highest number of average student per
branch.

Ans 53) Number of post intermediate students in state A = 75% of 2568 = (75/100)
2568 = 1926

Number of post intermediate students in state B = 65% of 2880 = (65/100) 2880 =

1872

Number of post intermediate students in state D = 60% of 3575 = (60/100) 3575 =

2145

We know that Average = Sum of all quantities/total number of quantities

Average number of post intermediate students in states A, B and D together = 1/3

(1926 + 1872 + 2145) = 5943/3 = 1981

Number of post intermediate students in state F = 75% of 2788 = (75/100) 2788 =

2091

Number of post intermediate students in state G = 55% of 3720 = (55/100) 3720 =

2046

Number of post intermediate students in state H = 80% of 3360 = (80/100) 3360

= 2688

Average number of post intermediate students in states F, G and H together = 1/3

(2091 + 2046 + 2688) = 6825/3 = 2275

Difference between average numbers of post intermediate students in states A, B and

D together and average number of post intermediate students in states F, G and H
together

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= 2275 1981

= 294

Ans 54) Total number of male student in state B =

Total number of male students in state H =

Total number of male students in state B and H together = 1980 + 2160 = 4140

Total number of female student in state C =

Total number of female students in state D =

Total number of female studentsin state C and D together = 1210 + 1430 = 2640
Respective ratio between total number of male student in state B and H together and
total number of female students in state C and D together = 4140 : 2640

= 69 : 44

Ans 55)

Stat Total Ratio of male Number of Percentage of

e number of to female female female students to
students students students the total students

(X) (a:b) Y=

A 2568 5:7 1498 58.33

B 2880 11:5 900 31.25

C 2310 10:11 1210 52.38

D 3575 3:2 1430 40

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E 2054 7:6 948 46.15

F 2788 20:21 1428 51.22

G 3720 8:7 1736 46.67

H 3360 9:5 1200 35.71

As we can see from the table, State H has the second lowest percentage of female
students out of total students in that state.
Ans 56) Total number of post intermediate students = 80% of 3360

= (80/100) 3360

= 2688

The number of male post intermediate students in state H is 1800

Number of female post intermediate students = 2688 1800 = 888

Total female students in state H =of 3360

= (5/14) of 3360

= (5/14) 3360

= 1200

Percentage of post intermediate female students in that particular state =

= 74%

Ans 57) Time taken by Ashish to finish the job = 10 days

1 days work by Ashish = 1/10

Time taken by Abhishek to finish the job = 20 days

1 days work by Abhishek = 1/20

Let total time needed to finish the job be x days

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Abhishek left 4 days before the job is to be finished, so he worked for (x 4) days

1 days work by (Ashish + Abhishek) = (1/10) + (1/20) = (3/20)

Work done in (x 4) days = (3/20) (x 4)

And Work done in last 4 days by Ashish alone = (1/10) 4 = (2/5)

Remaining work = 3/5

This work is done by (Ashish + Abhishek)

Time taken by (Ashish + Abhishek) to finish the work days

x 4 = 4 days

Or, x = 8 days
Ans 58) Assume that the vendor bought the article for `Rs. x

Given that he sells the article at a gain of 15%.

We know that profit% = , Profit = (Selling price) (Cost price)

0.15x = (selling price) x

Selling price of the article = 1.15x

If he had bought it at 10% less, then

The new cost price = x (10x/100) = 0.9x

Besides, if he sold it for Rs.4 less, then

The new selling price = [(1.15x) 4]

He would have gained 25% with these new cost price and selling prices

0.25 (0.9x) = (0.25x) 4

0.225x = 0.25x 4

0.025x = 4

x = (4/0.025) = Rs.160

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 The cost price of the article is Rs.160

Ans 59) Let the height of water initially in the vessel be h1 cm.

Volume of a water in right circular cylindrical vessel = r 2h1 cubic units

Where r1 is the radius of the sphere.

Lets assume that when a solid sphere of radius r 2 is lowered in the water, the water
level rises to a new height of h2 cm.

Rise in water level = (h2 h1) cm

New volume of content inside vessel = initial volume of water + volume of sphere

h2 h1 = 3 cm

Ans 60) Let age of Tom be T years.

Age of Toms brother = (T + 6) years

The age of mother is three times of Toms brothers age.

Age of Toms mother = 3(T + 6) years

Toms mother is 1 year younger than toms father.

Age of Toms father = (3(T + 6) + 1) years

After 1 year, the age of their father will be twice the sum of ages of Tom and Toms
brother.

(3(T + 6) + 1) + 1 = 2(T + 1 + T + 6 + 1)

3T + 20 = 4T + 16

T=4

Fathers age = (3(T + 6) + 1) years = 31 years

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 After 11 years, fathers age will be 42 years.

Ans 61) Total steel production = Production of steel sheet + Production of steel
coils

Production of steel sheet in 2010 (in million tonnes) = 26

Production of steel coils in 2010 (in million tonnes) = 24

Total steel production in 2010 (in million tonnes) = 26 + 24 = 50

Percent share of the manufacturer D in total production of steel = 25%

Share of the manufacturer D in total production of steel = 25% of 50 = 12.5 million

tones

D produces 7.5 million tonnes steel sheets in 2010

Steel coils produced by D in 2010 = 12.5 7.5 = 5 million tones

Percentage share in the production of steel coils

Ans 62) Average annual rate increase is given by

Total steel production = Production of steel sheet + Production of steel coils

Production of steel sheet in 2008 (in million tonnes) = 17

Production of steel coils in 2008 (in million tonnes) = 18

Total steel production in 2008 (in million tonnes) = 17 + 18 = 35

Production of steel sheet in 2010 (in million tonnes) = 26

Production of steel coils in 2010 (in million tonnes) = 24

Total steel production in 2010 (in million tonnes) = 26 + 24 = 50

Increase in steel production (in million tonnes) = 50 35 = 15

Initial steel production in 2008 (in million tonnes) = 35

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 Number of year change from 2008 to 2009 and from 2009 to 2010 is 2

Average annual rate increase

Ans 63) Production of steel sheet in 2009 (in million tonnes) = 22

Since C does not make sheets, only 4 manufacturers (A, B, D and E) make sheets

Number of manufacturers = 4

Average production per manufacturer for steel sheet in 2009 (in million tonnes) =
22/4 = 5.5

Production of steel coils in 2009 (in million tonnes) = 20

Number of manufacturers (A, B, C, D and E) = 5

Average production per manufacturer for steel coils in 2009 (in million tonnes) =
20/5 =4

Ratio of average production per manufacturer for sheets to that for coils = 5.5:4 =
11:8

Ans 64) From the line graph it can be seen that in the year 2005 and 2006 steel coil
production is greater than steel sheet production

In 2005

Production of steel sheet = 4 106 tonnes

Production of steel coils = 6 106 tonnes

In 2006

Production of steel sheet = 7 106 tonnes

Production of steel coils = 10 106 tonnes

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Ans 65) Total steel production = Production of steel sheet + Production of steel
coils

1 million = 106

Production of steel sheet in 2007 = 12 106 tonnes

Production of steel coils in 2007 = 10 106 tonnes

Total steel production in 2007 = 12 106 tonnes + 10 106 tonnes = 22 106 tonnes

Percent share of the manufacturer E in total production of steel = 10%

Steel manufactured by the manufacturer E in 2007 = 10% of 22 10 6 tonnes = 22

105 = 22,00000 tonnes

Reasoning Ability

Ans 66) Seven boys: Rakesh, Mohan, Sachin, Shrikant, Vishal, Sajesh and Rohit.
Game competition: Monday to Sunday.

Games: Cricket, Chess, Badminton, Table tennis, Hockey, Carom and Basket ball.

Colors: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, White, Violet and Black.

1) Rohit, who likes Violet, played on the fourth day of the competition but played
neither Cricket nor Chess.

2) Two games were held between the game of Rohit and Sajesh, neither of whom
played on Monday.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday

Tuesday

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Wednesday

Thursday Rohit Cricket; Chess Violet

Friday

Saturday

Sunday Sajesh

3) There was one game between the game of Shrikant and Sachin.

4) But Sachins game did not happen either on Monday or on Wednesday.

5) Sachin likes Blue color and played Cricket.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday Shrikant

Thursday Rohit Cricket; Chess Violet

Friday Sachin Cricket Blue

Saturday

Sunday Sajesh

6) Mohan did not play on the day either immediately before or immediately after the
game of Shrikant, who does not like either White or Red or Yellow color.

7) Vishal played immediately after Sachin and he likes Red color.

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Thus Rakesh plays on Tuesday.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday Mohan

Tuesday Rakesh

Wednesday Shrikant White; Red; Yellow

Thursday Rohit Cricket; Chess Violet

Friday Sachin Cricket Blue

Saturday Vishal Red

Sunday Sajesh

8) Rakesh does not like White color and played Table tennis.

9) Shrikant did not play either Basket ball or Carom.

10) The one who played Hockey was scheduled immediately after the game of
Cricket.

11) The one, who played Badminton on the last day of competition, likes Green color.

Thus Mohan likes White. So Shrikant likes Black and Rakesh likes Yellow.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday Mohan White

Tuesday Rakesh Table tennis Yellow

Wednesday Shrikant Basket ball; Carom Black

Thursday Rohit Cricket; Chess Violet

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Friday Sachin Cricket Blue

Saturday Vishal Hockey Red

Sunday Sajesh Badminton Green

12) Now as Shrikant does not play either Basket ball or Carom, Shrikant is playing
Chess.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday Mohan Carom or Basket ball White

Tuesday Rakesh Table tennis Yellow

Wednesday Shrikant Chess Black

Thursday Rohit Carom or Basket ball Violet

Friday Sachin Cricket Blue

Saturday Vishal Hockey Red

Sunday Sajesh Badminton Green

As Mohan played the first, no one played before Mohan.

Ans 67) Seven boys: Rakesh, Mohan, Sachin, Shrikant, Vishal, Sajesh and Rohit.
Game competition: Monday to Sunday.

Games: Cricket, Chess, Badminton, Table tennis, Hockey, Carom and Basket ball.

Colors: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, White, Violet and Black.

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1) Rohit, who likes Violet, played on the fourth day of the competition but played
neither Cricket nor Chess.

2) Two games were held between the game of Rohit and Sajesh, neither of whom
played on Monday.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday Rohit Cricket; Chess Violet

Friday

Saturday

Sunday Sajesh

3) There was one game between the game of Shrikant and Sachin.

4) But Sachins game did not happen either on Monday or on Wednesday.

5) Sachin likes Blue color and played Cricket.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday Shrikant

Thursday Rohit Cricket; Chess Violet

Friday Sachin Cricket Blue

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Saturday

Sunday Sajesh

6) Mohan did not play on the day either immediately before or immediately after the
game of Shrikant, who does not like either White or Red or Yellow color.

7) Vishal played immediately after Sachin and he likes Red color.

Thus Rakesh plays on Tuesday.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday Mohan

Tuesday Rakesh

Wednesday Shrikant White; Red; Yellow

Thursday Rohit Cricket; Chess Violet

Friday Sachin Cricket Blue

Saturday Vishal Red

Sunday Sajesh

8) Rakesh does not like White color and played Table tennis.

9) Shrikant did not play either Basket ball or Carom.

10) The one who played Hockey was scheduled immediately after the game of
Cricket.

11) The one, who played Badminton on the last day of competition, likes Green color.
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Thus Mohan likes White. So Shrikant likes Black and Rakesh likes Yellow.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday Mohan White

Tuesday Rakesh Table tennis Yellow

Wednesday Shrikant Basket ball; Carom Black

Thursday Rohit Cricket; Chess Violet

Friday Sachin Cricket Blue

Saturday Vishal Hockey Red

Sunday Sajesh Badminton Green

12) Now as Shrikant does not play either Basket ball or Carom, Shrikant is playing
Chess.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday Mohan Carom or Basket ball White

Tuesday Rakesh Table tennis Yellow

Wednesday Shrikant Chess Black

Thursday Rohit Carom or Basket ball Violet

Friday Sachin Cricket Blue

Saturday Vishal Hockey Red

Sunday Sajesh Badminton Green

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Thus the combination Rohit-Violet-Badminton is definitely false.

Ans 68) Seven boys: Rakesh, Mohan, Sachin, Shrikant, Vishal, Sajesh and Rohit.
Game competition: Monday to Sunday.
Games: Cricket, Chess, Badminton, Table tennis, Hockey, Carom and Basket ball.
Colors: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, White, Violet and Black.
1) Rohit, who likes Violet, played on the fourth day of the competition but played
neither Cricket nor Chess.
2) Two games were held between the game of Rohit and Sajesh, neither of whom
played on Monday.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday Rohit Cricket; Chess Violet

Friday

Saturday

Sunday Sajesh

3) There was one game between the game of Shrikant and Sachin.
4) But Sachins game did not happen either on Monday or on Wednesday.
5) Sachin likes Blue color and played Cricket.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday Shrikant

Thursday Rohit Cricket; Chess Violet

Friday Sachin Cricket Blue

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Saturday

Sunday Sajesh

6) Mohan did not play on the day either immediately before or immediately after the
game of Shrikant, who does not like either White or Red or Yellow color.
7) Vishal played immediately after Sachin and he likes Red color.
Thus Rakesh plays on Tuesday.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday Mohan

Tuesday Rakesh

Wednesday Shrikant White; Red; Yellow

Thursday Rohit Cricket; Chess Violet

Friday Sachin Cricket Blue

Saturday Vishal Red

Sunday Sajesh

8) Rakesh does not like White color and played Table tennis.
9) Shrikant did not play either Basket ball or Carom.
10) The one who played Hockey was scheduled immediately after the game of
Cricket.
11) The one, who played Badminton on the last day of competition, likes Green color.
Thus Mohan likes White. So Shrikant likes Black and Rakesh likes Yellow.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday Mohan White

Tuesday Rakesh Table tennis Yellow

Wednesday Shrikant Basket ball; Carom Black

Thursday Rohit Cricket; Chess Violet

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Friday Sachin Cricket Blue

Saturday Vishal Hockey Red

Sunday Sajesh Badminton Green

12) Now as Shrikant does not play either Basket ball or Carom, Shrikant is playing
Chess.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday Mohan Carom or Basket ball White

Tuesday Rakesh Table tennis Yellow

Wednesday Shrikant Chess Black

Thursday Rohit Carom or Basket ball Violet

Friday Sachin Cricket Blue

Saturday Vishal Hockey Red

Sunday Sajesh Badminton Green

Thus Carom is played by either Mohan or Rohit.

Ans 69) Seven boys: Rakesh, Mohan, Sachin, Shrikant, Vishal, Sajesh and Rohit.
Game competition: Monday to Sunday.
Games: Cricket, Chess, Badminton, Table tennis, Hockey, Carom and Basket ball.
Colors: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, White, Violet and Black.
1) Rohit, who likes Violet, played on the fourth day of the competition but played
neither Cricket nor Chess.
2) Two games were held between the game of Rohit and Sajesh, neither of whom
played on Monday.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday

Tuesday

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Wednesday

Thursday Rohit Cricket; Chess Violet

Friday

Saturday

Sunday Sajesh

3) There was one game between the game of Shrikant and Sachin.
4) But Sachins game did not happen either on Monday or on Wednesday.
5) Sachin likes Blue color and played Cricket.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday Shrikant

Thursday Rohit Cricket; Chess Violet

Friday Sachin Cricket Blue

Saturday

Sunday Sajesh

6) Mohan did not play on the day either immediately before or immediately after the
game of Shrikant, who does not like either White or Red or Yellow color.
7) Vishal played immediately after Sachin and he likes Red color.
Thus Rakesh plays on Tuesday.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday Mohan

Tuesday Rakesh

Wednesday Shrikant White; Red; Yellow

Thursday Rohit Cricket; Chess Violet

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Friday Sachin Cricket Blue

Saturday Vishal Red

Sunday Sajesh

8) Rakesh does not like White color and played Table tennis.
9) Shrikant did not play either Basket ball or Carom.
10) The one who played Hockey was scheduled immediately after the game of
Cricket.
11) The one, who played Badminton on the last day of competition, likes Green color.
Thus Mohan likes White. So Shrikant likes Black and Rakesh likes Yellow.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday Mohan White

Tuesday Rakesh Table tennis Yellow

Wednesday Shrikant Basket ball; Carom Black

Thursday Rohit Cricket; Chess Violet

Friday Sachin Cricket Blue

Saturday Vishal Hockey Red

Sunday Sajesh Badminton Green

12) Now as Shrikant does not play either Basket ball or Carom, Shrikant is playing
Chess.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday Mohan Carom or Basket ball White

Tuesday Rakesh Table tennis Yellow

Wednesday Shrikant Chess Black

Thursday Rohit Carom or Basket ball Violet

Friday Sachin Cricket Blue

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Saturday Vishal Hockey Red

Sunday Sajesh Badminton Green

Here Rohit plays immediately before the person who likes Blue similarly; Vishal
plays immediately before the person who likes Green.
Thus Shrikant should be related to Violet.

Ans 70) Seven boys: Rakesh, Mohan, Sachin, Shrikant, Vishal, Sajesh and Rohit.
Game competition: Monday to Sunday.
Games: Cricket, Chess, Badminton, Table tennis, Hockey, Carom and Basket ball.
Colors: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, White, Violet and Black.
1) Rohit, who likes Violet, played on the fourth day of the competition but played
neither Cricket nor Chess.
2) Two games were held between the game of Rohit and Sajesh, neither of whom
played on Monday.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday Rohit Cricket; Chess Violet

Friday

Saturday

Sunday Sajesh

3) There was one game between the game of Shrikant and Sachin.
4) But Sachins game did not happen either on Monday or on Wednesday.
5) Sachin likes Blue color and played Cricket.

Day Boy Game Color

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday Shrikant

Thursday Rohit Cricket; Chess Violet

Friday Sachin Cricket Blue

Saturday

Sunday Sajesh

6) Mohan did not play on the day either immediately before or immediately after the
game of Shrikant, who does not like either White or Red or Yellow color.
7) Vishal played immediately after Sachin and he likes Red color.
Thus Rakesh plays on Tuesday.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday Mohan

Tuesday Rakesh

Wednesday Shrikant White; Red; Yellow

Thursday Rohit Cricket; Chess Violet

Friday Sachin Cricket Blue

Saturday Vishal Red

Sunday Sajesh

8) Rakesh does not like White color and played Table tennis.
9) Shrikant did not play either Basket ball or Carom.
10) The one who played Hockey was scheduled immediately after the game of
Cricket.
11) The one, who played Badminton on the last day of competition, likes Green color.
Thus Mohan likes White. So Shrikant likes Black and Rakesh likes Yellow.

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Day Boy Game Color

Monday Mohan White

Tuesday Rakesh Table tennis Yellow

Wednesday Shrikant Basket ball; Carom Black

Thursday Rohit Cricket; Chess Violet

Friday Sachin Cricket Blue

Saturday Vishal Hockey Red

Sunday Sajesh Badminton Green

12) Now as Shrikant does not play either Basket ball or Carom, Shrikant is playing
Chess.

Day Boy Game Color

Monday Mohan Carom or Basket ball White

Tuesday Rakesh Table tennis Yellow

Wednesday Shrikant Chess Black

Thursday Rohit Carom or Basket ball Violet

Friday Sachin Cricket Blue

Saturday Vishal Hockey Red

Sunday Sajesh Badminton Green

Clearly none of the given statements is true.

Ans 71) Eight persons are sitting in a corridor in a straight line as the named - OM,
TS, NJ, MO, ST, YK, KY, JN, they all participated in a drawing competition therefore
some are facing north and some are facing south.
They are using different techniques of drawing and painting.
1) YK faces north and using crayons.
2) Only two people sit to the right of YK.

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3) MO sits third to the left the one who uses crayons.
4) MO faces the opposite direction as YK. So he faces south.
5) ST sits to the immediate right of TS who uses Sketch pens.
6) TS do not sit at the extreme left end and faces the north.
7) The one who sits immediate left of a Sketch pen user uses Pastel colors and
immediate right uses Oil painting.
8) Only one person sits between TS and one who do Canvas painting.
9) NJ sits Between OM and MO.
10) Both the immediate neighbors of the competitor who uses Pastel colors face the
same direction. So, NJ faces north direction.
11) JN sits to the third left of the one who uses Oil painting technique. So, ST, who
uses oil painting, faces south direction because if ST faces north direction, then his
third left NJ already sits before.
12) Now remaining KY sits between YK and JN.
13) OM faces same direction as TS and he uses electronic drawing technique.
14) Both KY and JN face the opposite direction of NJ and one who is sitting on the
extreme right end uses Sketching technique.
15) JN cannot use Water colors. Hence, KY uses water colors.
It is the final arrangement.
Hence four persons are facing towards north direction.

Ans 72) Eight persons are sitting in a corridor in a straight line as the named - OM,
TS, NJ, MO, ST, YK, KY, JN, they all participated in a drawing competition therefore
some are facing north and some are facing south.
They are using different techniques of drawing and painting.
1) YK faces north and using crayons.
2) Only two people sit to the right of YK.
3) MO sits third to the left the one who uses crayons.
4) MO faces the opposite direction as YK. So he faces south.
5) ST sits to the immediate right of TS who uses Sketch pens.
6) TS do not sit at the extreme left end and faces the north.
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7) The one who sits immediate left of a Sketch pen user uses Pastel colors and
immediate right uses Oil painting.
8) Only one person sits between TS and one who do Canvas painting.
9) NJ sits Between OM and MO.
10) Both the immediate neighbors of the competitor who uses Pastel colors face the
same direction. So, NJ faces north direction.
11) JN sits to the third left of the one who uses Oil painting technique. So, ST, who
uses oil painting, faces south direction because if ST faces north direction, then his
third left NJ already sits before.
12) Now remaining KY sits between YK and JN.
13) OM faces same direction as TS and he uses electronic drawing technique.
14) Both KY and JN face the opposite direction of NJ and one who is sitting on the
extreme right end uses Sketching technique.
15) JN cannot use Water colors. Hence, KY uses water colors.
It is the final arrangement.
Hence it is clear from the figure that TS is sitting to the third right of OM.

Ans 73) Eight persons are sitting in a corridor in a straight line as the named - OM,
TS, NJ, MO, ST, YK, KY, JN, they all participated in a drawing competition therefore
some are facing north and some are facing south.
They are using different techniques of drawing and painting.
1) YK faces north and using crayons.
2) Only two people sit to the right of YK.
3) MO sits third to the left the one who uses crayons.
4) MO faces the opposite direction as YK. So he faces south.
5) ST sits to the immediate right of TS who uses Sketch pens.
6) TS do not sit at the extreme left end and faces the north.
7) The one who sits immediate left of a Sketch pen user uses Pastel colors and
immediate right uses Oil painting.
8) Only one person sits between TS and one who do Canvas painting.
9) NJ sits Between OM and MO.
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10) Both the immediate neighbors of the competitor who uses Pastel colors face the
same direction. So, NJ faces north direction.
11) JN sits to the third left of the one who uses Oil painting technique. So, ST, who
uses oil painting, faces south direction because if ST faces north direction, then his
third left NJ already sits before.
12) Now remaining KY sits between YK and JN.
13) OM faces same direction as TS and he uses electronic drawing technique.
14) Both KY and JN face the opposite direction of NJ and one who is sitting on the
extreme right end uses Sketching technique.
15) JN cannot use Water colors. Hence, KY uses water colors.
It is the final arrangement.
Hence it is clear from the figure that five people are sitting between Canvas painting
user and Sketching technique user.

Ans 74) Eight persons are sitting in a corridor in a straight line as the named - OM,
TS, NJ, MO, ST, YK, KY, JN, they all participated in a drawing competition therefore
some are facing north and some are facing south.
They are using different techniques of drawing and painting.
1) YK faces north and using crayons.
2) Only two people sit to the right of YK.
3) MO sits third to the left the one who uses crayons.
4) MO faces the opposite direction as YK. So he faces south.
5) ST sits to the immediate right of TS who uses Sketch pens.
6) TS do not sit at the extreme left end and faces the north.
7) The one who sits immediate left of a Sketch pen user uses Pastel colors and
immediate right uses Oil painting.
8) Only one person sits between TS and one who do Canvas painting.
9) NJ sits Between OM and MO.
10) Both the immediate neighbors of the competitor who uses Pastel colors face the
same direction. So, NJ faces north direction.

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11) JN sits to the third left of the one who uses Oil painting technique. So, ST, who
uses oil painting, faces south direction because if ST faces north direction, then his
third left NJ already sits before.
12) Now remaining KY sits between YK and JN.
13) OM faces same direction as TS and he uses electronic drawing technique.
14) Both KY and JN face the opposite direction of NJ and one who is sitting on the
extreme right end uses Sketching technique.
15) JN cannot use Water colors. Hence, KY uses water colors.
It is the final arrangement.
It is clear from the figure that MO is sitting to the third left of Crayon painter.

Ans 75) Eight persons are sitting in a corridor in a straight line as the named - OM,
TS, NJ, MO, ST, YK, KY, JN, they all participated in a drawing competition therefore
some are facing north and some are facing south.
They are using different techniques of drawing and painting.
1) YK faces north and using crayons.
2) Only two people sit to the right of YK.
3) MO sits third to the left the one who uses crayons.
4) MO faces the opposite direction as YK. So he faces south.
5) ST sits to the immediate right of TS who uses Sketch pens.
6) TS do not sit at the extreme left end and faces the north.
7) The one who sits immediate left of a Sketch pen user uses Pastel colors and
immediate right uses Oil painting.
8) Only one person sits between TS and one who do Canvas painting.
9) NJ sits Between OM and MO.
10) Both the immediate neighbors of the competitor who uses Pastel colors face the
same direction. So, NJ faces north direction.
11) JN sits to the third left of the one who uses Oil painting technique. So, ST, who
uses oil painting, faces south direction because if ST faces north direction, then his
third left NJ already sits before.
12) Now remaining KY sits between YK and JN.
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13) OM faces same direction as TS and he uses electronic drawing technique.
14) Both KY and JN face the opposite direction of NJ and one who is sitting on the
extreme right end uses Sketching technique.
15) JN cannot use Water colors. Hence, KY uses water colors.
It is the final arrangement.
Hence, KY used Water color.

Ans 76) According to the information given,

From the above diagram, if one goes 5 km to the west of B, then they reach A and
going 1 km towards north we cross A.

The distance from the current point and F is 3 km.

Ans 77) According to the information given,

One reaches D when they go 7 km south from A and 1 km to the west.
Ans 78) Persons: P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z
1) There are 3 couples and 6 females in the family.
2) P is the father of Q, who has 2 children. Therefore both P and Q are married.
3) Q and Z are brothers-in-law. Therefore Qs sister is married with Z and both Q and
Z are males.
4) S is unmarried and has 3 nieces and 1 nephew.
5) U is the mother of 1 girl and 2 boys. Therefore U is married to P and S is son of U.
6) Y is the sister-in-law of S. So Y can be married to either Q or Z.
7) V and R each have a sister.
8) W is the mother of R and X.
9) R is the only male in his generation.
So we have following two possibilities.
Or
Hence P is Grandfather to X.

Ans 79) Persons: P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z

1) There are 3 couples and 6 females in the family.

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2) P is the father of Q, who has 2 children. Therefore both P and Q are married.
3) Q and Z are brothers-in-law. Therefore Qs sister is married with Z and both Q and
Z are males.
4) S is unmarried and has 3 nieces and 1 nephew.
5) U is the mother of 1 girl and 2 boys. Therefore U is married to P and S is son of U.
6) Y is the sister-in-law of S. So Y can be married to either Q or Z.
7) V and R each have a sister.
8) W is the mother of R and X.
9) R is the only male in his generation.
So we have following two possibilities.
Or
Hence V and T are the daughters of Y.

Ans 80) Persons: P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z

1) There are 3 couples and 6 females in the family.
2) P is the father of Q, who has 2 children. Therefore both P and Q are married.
3) Q and Z are brothers-in-law. Therefore Qs sister is married with Z and both Q and
Z are males.
4) S is unmarried and has 3 nieces and 1 nephew.
5) U is the mother of 1 girl and 2 boys. Therefore U is married to P and S is son of U.
6) Y is the sister-in-law of S. So Y can be married to either Q or Z.
7) V and R each have a sister.
8) W is the mother of R and X.
9) R is the only male in his generation.
So we have following two possibilities.
Or
Y is sister in law of W.

Ans 81) 1) N is Ds grandson and is sitting fourth to left of N.

2) S is Ns mother who was born in 1964 and is sitting third to right of N:

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3) M is Bs mother in law who is 5 years younger to her husband and is sitting fourth
to the right of N:
4) R is Ys brother who was born in 1990 and 6 years elder to him. Y is sitting sixth to
left of R who is sitting just right to N.
5) Y is Ks daughter who was born in 1960 and is sitting third to right of Y.
6) A is Ds son who was born in 1930 and A is sitting between K & N.
7) E is As daughter who was born in 1958 and is 40 years elder to her.
8) B is 5 years younger to her husband and she is sitting between R & S:
Hence M was born in 1935.

Ans 82) 1) N is Ds grandson and is sitting fourth to left of N.

2) S is Ns mother who was born in 1964 and is sitting third to right of N:
3) M is Bs mother in law who is 5 years younger to her husband and is sitting fourth
to the right of N:
4) R is Ys brother who was born in 1990 and 6 years elder to him. Y is sitting sixth to
left of R who is sitting just right to N.
5) Y is Ks daughter who was born in 1960 and is sitting third to right of Y.
6) A is Ds son who was born in 1930 and A is sitting between K & N.
7) E is As daughter who was born in 1958 and is 40 years elder to her.
8) B is 5 years younger to her husband and she is sitting between R & S:
Hence E is Ds granddaughter.

Ans 83) 1) N is Ds grandson and is sitting fourth to left of N.

2) S is Ns mother who was born in 1964 and is sitting third to right of N:
3) M is Bs mother in law who is 5 years younger to her husband and is sitting fourth
to the right of N:
4) R is Ys brother who was born in 1990 and 6 years elder to him. Y is sitting sixth to
left of R who is sitting just right to N.
5) Y is Ks daughter who was born in 1960 and is sitting third to right of Y.
6) A is Ds son who was born in 1930 and A is sitting between K & N.
7) E is As daughter who was born in 1958 and is 40 years elder to her.
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 8) B is 5 years younger to her husband and she is sitting between R & S:
Hence E is Ds granddaughter.

Ans 84) 1) N is Ds grandson and is sitting fourth to left of N.

2) S is Ns mother who was born in 1964 and is sitting third to right of N:
3) M is Bs mother in law who is 5 years younger to her husband and is sitting fourth
to the right of N:
4) R is Ys brother who was born in 1990 and 6 years elder to him. Y is sitting sixth to
left of R who is sitting just right to N.
5) Y is Ks daughter who was born in 1960 and is sitting third to right of Y.
6) A is Ds son who was born in 1930 and A is sitting between K & N.
7) E is As daughter who was born in 1958 and is 40 years elder to her.
8) B is 5 years younger to her husband and she is sitting between R & S:
Hence, N is Ys cousin.

Ans 85) 1) N is Ds grandson and is sitting fourth to left of N.

2) S is Ns mother who was born in 1964 and is sitting third to right of N:
3) M is Bs mother in law who is 5 years younger to her husband and is sitting fourth
to the right of N:
4) R is Ys brother who was born in 1990 and 6 years elder to him. Y is sitting sixth to
left of R who is sitting just right to N.
5) Y is Ks daughter who was born in 1960 and is sitting third to right of Y.
6) A is Ds son who was born in 1930 and A is sitting between K & N.
7) E is As daughter who was born in 1958 and is 40 years elder to her.
8) B is 5 years younger to her husband and she is sitting between R & S:
Hence, E is sitting sixth to right of R.

Ans 86) According to the question:

8 friends - Bruce, Drake, Phil, Mark, Fred, Harry, Kurt and Wright
5 Specializations Marketing, Personnel, Operations, Systems and Finance

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 3 of the 8 have Dual Specializations
Operations and Systems were not offered as dual specialisation with any of the
remaining three specialisations.
Following the information provided in the question:
1) Phil has passed with Marketing and Finance and earns the least, i.e. 8th place from
top.
2) Bruce is third from the top when they are arranged in descending order of
earning.

Rank according Name Specialization

to Earning

3 Bruce

8 Phil Marketing & Finance

3) Wright has passed with Personnel and earns less than only Mark who has
passed with a dual specialisation i.e. Mark earns the most with Wright in 2nd
place from top.
4) Bruce has passed with Operations.

Rank according Name Specialization

to Earning

1 Mark Dual specialisation

2 Wright Personnel

3 Bruce Operations

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4

8 Phil Marketing & Finance

5) Bruce earns more than Fred, Drake and Kurt.
6) Drake earns more than Kurt but less than Fred.
7) Kurt earns more than Harry, hence the descending order of earning is Fred >
Drake > Kurt > Harry, with Fred in 4th place from top and Harry in the 7th place.
8) No two of them have same earning.

Rank according Name Specialization

to Earning

1 Mark Dual specialisation

2 Wright Personnel

3 Bruce Operations

4 Fred

5 Drake

6 Kurt

7 Harry

8 Phil Marketing & Finance

9) Kurt has passed with Marketing whereas Harry has passed with dual
specialization of Personnel and Finance.
10) None of these has the same set of dual specialisation, hence Mark has passed
with Marketing and Personnel (the only possible combination, since Operations and
Systems are not offered in a dual specialization).
11) Two of them have the Systems specialisation, hence Drake and Fred have Systems
specialization as it is offered individually.

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 Rank according Name Specialization
to Earning

1 Mark Marketing & Personnel

2 Wright Personnel

3 Bruce Operations

4 Fred Systems

5 Drake Systems

6 Kurt Marketing

7 Harry Personnel & Finance

8 Phil Marketing & Finance

From the table, Mark, Wright and Bruce earn more than Fred.
Hence the answer is none of the available options.

Ans 87) According to the question:

8 friends - Bruce, Drake, Phil, Mark, Fred, Harry, Kurt and Wright
5 Specializations Marketing, Personnel, Operations, Systems and Finance
3 of the 8 have Dual Specializations
Operations and Systems were not offered as dual specialisation with any of the
remaining three specialisations.
Following the information provided in the question:
1) Phil has passed with Marketing and Finance and earns the least, i.e. 8th place from
top.
2) Bruce is third from the top when they are arranged in descending order of
earning.

Rank according Name Specialization

to Earning

1
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2

3 Bruce

8 Phil Marketing & Finance

3) Wright has passed with Personnel and earns less than only Mark who has
passed with a dual specialisation i.e. Mark earns the most with Wright in 2nd
place from top.
4) Bruce has passed with Operations.

Rank according Name Specialization

to Earning

1 Mark Dual specialisation

2 Wright Personnel

3 Bruce Operations

8 Phil Marketing & Finance

5) Bruce earns more than Fred, Drake and Kurt.
6) Drake earns more than Kurt but less than Fred.
7) Kurt earns more than Harry, hence the descending order of earning is Fred >
Drake > Kurt > Harry, with Fred in 4th place from top and Harry in the 7th place.
8) No two of them have same earning.

Rank according Name Specialization

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to Earning

1 Mark Dual specialisation

2 Wright Personnel

3 Bruce Operations

4 Fred

5 Drake

6 Kurt

7 Harry

8 Phil Marketing & Finance

9) Kurt has passed with Marketing whereas Harry has passed with dual
specialization of Personnel and Finance.
10) None of these has the same set of dual specialisation, hence Mark has passed
with Marketing and Personnel (the only possible combination, since Operations and
Systems are not offered in a dual specialization).
11) Two of them have the Systems specialisation, hence Drake and Fred have Systems
specialization as it is offered individually.

Rank according Name Specialization

to Earning

1 Mark Marketing & Personnel

2 Wright Personnel

3 Bruce Operations

4 Fred Systems

5 Drake Systems

6 Kurt Marketing

7 Harry Personnel & Finance

8 Phil Marketing & Finance

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 From the table, Mark, Wright and Bruce earn more than Fred.
Hence the answer is only Harry.

Ans 88) According to the question:

8 friends - Bruce, Drake, Phil, Mark, Fred, Harry, Kurt and Wright
5 Specializations Marketing, Personnel, Operations, Systems and Finance
3 of the 8 have Dual Specializations
Operations and Systems were not offered as dual specialisation with any of the
remaining three specialisations.
Following the information provided in the question:
1) Phil has passed with Marketing and Finance and earns the least, i.e. 8th place from
top.
2) Bruce is third from the top when they are arranged in descending order of
earning.

Rank according Name Specialization

to Earning

3 Bruce

8 Phil Marketing & Finance

3) Wright has passed with Personnel and earns less than only Mark who has
passed with a dual specialisation i.e. Mark earns the most with Wright in 2nd
place from top.
4) Bruce has passed with Operations.

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Rank according Name Specialization
to Earning

1 Mark Dual specialisation

2 Wright Personnel

3 Bruce Operations

8 Phil Marketing & Finance

5) Bruce earns more than Fred, Drake and Kurt.
6) Drake earns more than Kurt but less than Fred.
7) Kurt earns more than Harry, hence the descending order of earning is Fred >
Drake > Kurt > Harry, with Fred in 4th place from top and Harry in the 7th place.
8) No two of them have same earning.

Rank according Name Specialization

to Earning

1 Mark Dual specialisation

2 Wright Personnel

3 Bruce Operations

4 Fred

5 Drake

6 Kurt

7 Harry

8 Phil Marketing & Finance

9) Kurt has passed with Marketing whereas Harry has passed with dual
specialization of Personnel and Finance.

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 10) None of these has the same set of dual specialisation, hence Mark has passed
with Marketing and Personnel (the only possible combination, since Operations and
Systems are not offered in a dual specialization).
11) Two of them have the Systems specialisation, hence Drake and Fred have Systems
specialization as it is offered individually.

Rank according Name Specialization

to Earning

1 Mark Marketing & Personnel

2 Wright Personnel

3 Bruce Operations

4 Fred Systems

5 Drake Systems

6 Kurt Marketing

7 Harry Personnel & Finance

8 Phil Marketing & Finance

From the table we can conclude that Marketing and Personnel are opted by three of
them either as single specialization or as one subject of dual specialization.

Ans 89) According to the question:

8 friends - Bruce, Drake, Phil, Mark, Fred, Harry, Kurt and Wright
5 Specializations Marketing, Personnel, Operations, Systems and Finance
3 of the 8 have Dual Specializations
Operations and Systems were not offered as dual specialisation with any of the
remaining three specialisations.
Following the information provided in the question:
1) Phil has passed with Marketing and Finance and earns the least, i.e. 8th place from
top.

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2) Bruce is third from the top when they are arranged in descending order of
earning.

Rank according Name Specialization

to Earning

3 Bruce

8 Phil Marketing & Finance

3) Wright has passed with Personnel and earns less than only Mark who has
passed with a dual specialisation i.e. Mark earns the most with Wright in 2nd
place from top.
4) Bruce has passed with Operations.

Rank according Name Specialization

to Earning

1 Mark Dual specialisation

2 Wright Personnel

3 Bruce Operations

8 Phil Marketing & Finance

5) Bruce earns more than Fred, Drake and Kurt.

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6) Drake earns more than Kurt but less than Fred.
7) Kurt earns more than Harry, hence the descending order of earning is Fred >
Drake > Kurt > Harry, with Fred in 4th place from top and Harry in the 7th place.
8) No two of them have same earning.

Rank according Name Specialization

to Earning

1 Mark Dual specialisation

2 Wright Personnel

3 Bruce Operations

4 Fred

5 Drake

6 Kurt

7 Harry

8 Phil Marketing & Finance

9) Kurt has passed with Marketing whereas Harry has passed with dual
specialization of Personnel and Finance.
10) None of these has the same set of dual specialisation, hence Mark has passed
with Marketing and Personnel (the only possible combination, since Operations and
Systems are not offered in a dual specialization).
11) Two of them have the Systems specialisation, hence Drake and Fred have Systems
specialization as it is offered individually.

Rank according Name Specialization

to Earning

1 Mark Marketing & Personnel

2 Wright Personnel

3 Bruce Operations

4 Fred Systems

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 5 Drake Systems

6 Kurt Marketing

7 Harry Personnel & Finance

8 Phil Marketing & Finance

From the table we can conclude that Fred and Drake have a Systems specialization.
Hence the answer is none of these.

Ans 90) According to the question:

8 friends - Bruce, Drake, Phil, Mark, Fred, Harry, Kurt and Wright
5 Specializations Marketing, Personnel, Operations, Systems and Finance
3 of the 8 have Dual Specializations
Operations and Systems were not offered as dual specialisation with any of the
remaining three specialisations.
Following the information provided in the question:
1) Phil has passed with Marketing and Finance and earns the least, i.e. 8th place from
top.
2) Bruce is third from the top when they are arranged in descending order of
earning.

Rank according Name Specialization

to Earning

3 Bruce

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8 Phil Marketing & Finance
3) Wright has passed with Personnel and earns less than only Mark who has
passed with a dual specialisation i.e. Mark earns the most with Wright in 2nd
place from top.
4) Bruce has passed with Operations.

Rank according Name Specialization

to Earning

1 Mark Dual specialisation

2 Wright Personnel

3 Bruce Operations

8 Phil Marketing & Finance

5) Bruce earns more than Fred, Drake and Kurt.
6) Drake earns more than Kurt but less than Fred.
7) Kurt earns more than Harry, hence the descending order of earning is Fred >
Drake > Kurt > Harry, with Fred in 4th place from top and Harry in the 7th place.
8) No two of them have same earning.

Rank according Name Specialization

to Earning

1 Mark Dual specialisation

2 Wright Personnel

3 Bruce Operations

4 Fred

5 Drake

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6 Kurt

7 Harry

8 Phil Marketing & Finance

9) Kurt has passed with Marketing whereas Harry has passed with dual
specialization of Personnel and Finance.
10) None of these has the same set of dual specialisation, hence Mark has passed
with Marketing and Personnel (the only possible combination, since Operations and
Systems are not offered in a dual specialization).
11) Two of them have the Systems specialisation, hence Drake and Fred have Systems
specialization as it is offered individually.

Rank according Name Specialization

to Earning

1 Mark Marketing & Personnel

2 Wright Personnel

3 Bruce Operations

4 Fred Systems

5 Drake Systems

6 Kurt Marketing

7 Harry Personnel & Finance

8 Phil Marketing & Finance

Here rank of Fred is 4th from top, thus 5th from bottom as there are 8 peoples.

Ans 91) Given statements: S G; Z > A; B = G; S C; G Z

On combining: C S G = B Z > A

Conclusions:

I. Z > C False (relation is not clear between C and Z)

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II. C > B False (relation is not clear between C and B)

III. G > A True (G = B Z > A)

IV. B > S False (S G = B)

Therefore, only conclusion III is true.

Ans 92) Given statements: G = Q; R S; U > R; Q < S

On combining: U > R S > G = Q
Conclusions:
I. S > Q True (as S > G = Q)
II. S > U False (as U > R S, theres no relation between S and U)
III. G > U False (as U > R S > G, theres no relation between G and U)
IV. G > R False (as R S > G, theres no relation between G and R)
Therefore, only conclusion I is true.

Ans 93) Given statements: K > S; T = L; T < M; L V; S M

On combining: K > S M > L = T V
Conclusions:
I. K V False (as K > S M > L = T V thus clear relation between K and V
cannot be determined)
II. V > M False (as M > L = T V, M > V)
III. L K False (as K > S M > L thus clear relation between L and K cannot be
determined)
IV. K < M False (Theres no clear relation between K and M because K > S M)
Therefore, none of the conclusions are true.

Ans 94) Given statements: H E; J > L; R > L; H < J

On combining: R > L < J > H E
Conclusions:

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I. H < L False (as L < J > H; no clear relationship can be obtained between the
two)
II. E > J False (as J > H E; no clear relationship can be obtained between the
two)
III. J < R False (as R > L < J; no clear relationship can be obtained between the
two)
Therefore, none of the conclusion follow.

Ans 95) Given statements: R < U; P > U; K = R; D > R

On combining: P > U > R = K < D
Conclusions:
I. D > K True (as D > K)
II. D > P False (as D > K < P No direct relationship between P & D can be
obtained)
III. R > U False (as U > R)
Therefore, only conclusion I is true.
Ans 96) The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows,
I. Some doors are windows. Its not possible, hence false.
II. Some windows are pencils. Its possible but not definite, hence false.
III. Some pens are chairs. Its true.
IV. No pen is a door Its possible but not definite, hence false.
Thus only conclusion III follows.

Ans 97) The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows,
I. Some cows are horses Its true
II. All horses are guns Its true
III. All cows are guns its possible but not definite, hence false
IV. Some cows are crows Its true
Hence only conclusions I, II and III follow.

Ans 98) The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows,
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Conclusions:
I. Some shirts are not shoes it is definite, hence its true
II. Some trousers are not ties it is possibility hence Its true
III. Some ties are jeans its not possible, hence false
IV. Some jeans are shirts its not possible, hence false
Hence, conclusion I and II follows.

Ans 99) The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows,
Conclusions:
I. Some chairs are tables true.
II. All chairs are sofas its possible but not definite, hence false.
III. Some sofas are beds its possible but not definite, hence false.
IV. All tables are benches true.
Thus only conclusion only I & IV follows.

Ans 100) Consider the following least possible Venn diagram,

Conclusions:
I. At least some waters are papers its possible but not definite, hence false.
II. All pens are waters its possible but not definite, hence false.
III. All moons being waters is a possibility possibility is true as shown below.
IV. Some moons are definitely pens its possible but not definite, hence false.
Hence only conclusion III follows.

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