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IBPS CLERK 2017-18 PRELIMINARY EXAM

SPECIAL FOCUSED CLASS - MATERIAL

SET-01 4. How many such symbols are there In the

above arrangement each of which is
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immediately followed by a letter?
Directions (1-5) : Study the following
(l)None . (2) One (3) Two
information carefully to answer the questions:
(4) Three (5) None of these
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5. If all the symbols arc deleted from the
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above arrangement then which of the
1. If all the numbers are deleted from the
following will be the fourth to the left of
above arrangement then which of the
twelth from the right ?
following will be seventh to the left of sixth
(1) 9 (2) 3 (3) W
from the right ?
(4) M (5) None of these
1)H (2) J (3)M
Directions (6-10) : Study the given
(4)5 (5) None of these
information carefully to answer the given
2. How many such numbers are there in the
questions. Eight' people— M, N, O, P, Q.
above arrangement each of which is
R, S and T are sitting in a straight line
immediately preceded by a symbol ?
facing north with equal distances between
(l)Ono (2) Two (3) Three
each other, but not necessarily in the same
(4) Four
order. R sits second from one of the
(5) None of these
extreme ends of the line. N sits fourth to the
3. '9W Is to GH#' and '$7' is to '2BM' in the
left of P. Neither N nor P is an immediate
same way as "4J" is to.........in the
neighbour of R. Only one person sits
arrangement.
between N and S. As many people sit
(l)E@8 (2) 58* (3) B2L
between N and M as between M and R. T
(4) 58Z (5) None of these
sits second to the right of O. T does not sit
at an extreme end of the line.
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6. Which of tho following statements is true as
per the given arrangement ?
(1) N sits at an extreme end of the line.
(2) Only two people sit between Q and M.
(3) T sits to the immediate left of P.
(4) Q sits third to the left of O.
(5) Nono of the given statements is true
7. How many people sit between M and T ?
(1) Two (2) One (3) None
(4) Three (5) More than three
8. Who sits second to the right of Q ?
(1)S (2)N (3) M (4) P
(5) None of these
9. If all the people are made to sil in
alphabetical order from right to left, the
position's of how many people will remain
unchanged ?
(1) One (2) Two (3) Three
4) Four (5) None
10. As per the given arrangement, O: R in the
same way as N : Q. Following the same
pattern, P :... ?
(1)N (2) T (3)M (4) O (5) S
Directions (11-15) : In these questions,
relationship between different elements is
shown in the statements. The statements are
followed by conclusions. Study the
conclusions based on the green statements
and select the appropriate answer. Give
answer :
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(1) If both conclusions I and II are true
(2) If only conclusion I is true
(3) If neither conclusion I nor II is true
(4) If only conclusion II Is true
(5) If either conclusion I or conclusion II is
true
11. Statements: P > L ≤ T = Q ; Z < L ≥ V
Conclusions : I. Q ≥ V II. Z < P
12. Statement : T< H ≥ A < N ≤ C
Conclusions : I. C > A II. N>T
13. Statement: R = Q ≥ E ≤ S > T
Conclusions: I. R > S IL Q ≥ T
14. Statements: C = O ≤ V = L ≤ R : S ≥ R
Conclusions: I. S > C II. S = C
15. Statements :F.<N = C ≥ L > S
Conclusions : I. L < E II. S < N
Directions (16-20): Study the following
information to answer the given questions.
Eight people are sitting in two parallel rows
containing four people each, in such a way
that then? is an equal distance between
adjacent persons. In row-1 P. Q, R and S
are sealed,(but not necessarily in the same
order) and all of them are facing south. In
row 2 A. B. C and I) are sealed (but not
necessarily in the same order) and all of
them aro faring north. Therefore, in the
given seating arrangement each member
seated in a row faces another member of the
other row. R sits second to the right of P. A
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 is an immediate neighbour of the person 5) Cannot be determined
who faces R. Q sits second to left of the Directions (21-25) : The following
person who faces A. Only one person sits questions ate based on the five three digit
between B and C. C does not face P. C does numbers given below:
not sit at any of the extreme ends of the 612 589 743 468 297
line. 21. If two is added to the first digit of each of
16. Four of the following five are alike in a the numbers, how many numbers thus
certain way based on the given seating formed will be completely divisible by
arrangement and thus form a group. Which three 7
is the one thai does not belong to that (l)None (2) One (3) Two
group? (4) Three (5) Four
(1)A (2)P (3)R 4) S (5) B 22. If the position of the second and the third
17. Who amongst the following facos B ? digits of each of the numbers are
(1)P (2)Q (3)R (4) S interchanged, in how many numbers thus
(5) Cannot bo determined formed will (he hist digit be a perfect
18. Which of the following is true regarding square ? (1 is also a perfect square)
S? (l)One (2) Two (3) Three
l) S sits exactly between R and P (4) Four (5) Five
(2) S sits second to left of Q 23. What will be the resultant if the third digit
(3) P is an immediate neighbour ofS of the second lowest number is divided by
(4) D is an immediate neighbour of the the second digit of the highest number ?
person who faces S 1) 4 (2) 1 (3) 6 (4) 5 (5)2
(5) None is true 24. If all the digits in each of the numbers are
19. Who amongst tho following faces Q? arranged in descending order within the
(1)A (3)C (2)B (4)D number, which of the following will form
(5) Cannot be determined the highest number in the new arrangement
20. Who amongst the following faces the of numbers ?
person who sits exactly between B and C (1)612 (2)589 (3) 743
? (4) 468 (5) 297
(1)P (3)R (2)Q (4)S
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25. If all the numbers are arranged in
ascending order from left to right, which of
the following will bo the sum of all the
three digits of the number which is second
from the right of the new arrangement thus
formed ?
(1)14 (2)9 (3) 18 (4) 16 (5) 12
26. If two is added to the first three digits and
three is subtracted from the last three digits 30. in a certain cwie language, seal is coded as
in the number 657489. how many digits in
the number thus formed will be multiples of
3?
(1) One (2) None (3) Two
(4) More than three (5) Three
27. Among five friends- J.K.L, M and Noach
having a different number of pencils. K has
more pencils than N but less than L M has
more pencils than L. I neither has the most
nor the least number of pencils. Who
amongst the following has the lowest
number of pencils ?
(1) M (2)N (3) L (4) K
(5) Cannot be determined
28. In a certain code, if 'they shouted loud' is
written as '4 1 5' and 'loud music heard' is
coded as 7 6 1'. then what is the code for
'music' in the given code language ?
(1) Either '4'or*6' (2) 5 (3) 1
(4) Either '6' or 7' (5) 4
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29. How many such pairs of letters are there in
the word 'INKED' each of which has as
many letters between them in the word (in
both forward and backward directions) as
they have between them in the English
alphabetical series ?
(1) None (2) More than three
(3) Three (4) One (5) Two
'NDGV* and 'UON' is coded as PKKO' In
the same code language, 'HOLD' will be
coded as :
(l)FOQK (2) ENRK (3) EOQR
(4) OMS (5) FOKL
Directions (31-35) : Study the following
information carefully and answer the
questions given below. Dhondu. Chinlu.
Titu, Chiku, Sonu, Monu. Biltu and Sonty
are sitting around a circular table facing the
centre. Sonty is third to the right of Titu and
second to the left of Sonu. Chintu is not an
immediate neighbour of Sonty or Titu.
Monu is second lo the right of Chiku and is
the immediate ' neighbour of Titu. Bitlu is
nol the immediate neighbour of Sonu.
31. Who amongst the following is second to
the riglil of Titu ?
(1) Sonty (2) Bittu (3) Monu
4) Sonu (5) None of these
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32. Who amongst Ihe following is an 3. How many letters are there between the
immediate neighbour of Sonty and Sonu ? seventh element from the left end and the
(1) Dhondu (2) Chintu .(3) Titu fourteenth element from the right end of the
(4) Bittu (5) None of these given arrangement?
33. In which of ihe following pairs second to (l)Five (2) Two (3) Seven (4) Six
the left of Chintu ? (5) Four
(1) Titu (2) Sonty (3) Monu 4. What will be the sum of all the numbers
(4) Dhondu (5) None of these between the tenth element from the left end
34. Who amongst the following is opposite to and the eighth element from the right end of
Chiku ? the given arrangement?
(1) Dhondu (2) Bittu (3) Sonty (1)20 (2)15 (3) 17 (4) 22 (5) 19 .
(4) Sonu (5) None of these 5. If all the letters from the given I

SET-02 arrangement arc deleted, then which of the

Directions (1-5) : Study the following following will represent the third element to
arrangement of letters, numbers and symbols the left of 4 and fifth element to the right of Cl
carefully and answer the questions given respectively?
below : (1)2.# (2)B.# . (3)3.© (4)3.6
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1. As per the given arrangement, four of the consonants are arranged in alphabetical order
following five are alike in a certain way and from left to right and then all the vowels are
hence form a group. Which of the following arranged in alphabetical order from left to
does not belong to the group? right, which of the following is the fifth letter
(l)UHS (2)9D7 (3)@G* (4)&1R from the right?
(5)238 (1)F (2)N (3)T (4)R (5) A
2. Which of the following will be the seventh 7. If all the digits of the number '6379452’.
to the right of the thirteenth element from the are arranged in as- cending order from left to
right end of the given arrangement? right, what will be the sum of the fourth digit
(1)V (2)R (3)L (4)6 . (5)& from the left and second digit from the right
after rearrangement?
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(1) 10 (2) 12 (3) 15 (4) 13 Directions (11-15) : In these questions,
(5) 11 relationship between different elements is
8. The positions of the first and the fifth letters shown in the statements. The statements are
of the word HERITAGE are interchanged, followed by two conclusions numbered I and
similarly, the positions of second and sixth II. Study the conclusions based on the given
letters and third and seventh letters and fourth statements and select the appropriate answer.
and eighth letters are interchanged. In the new Give answer (1) if only Conclusion I is true
arrangement thus formed, how many letters Give answer (2) if only Conclusion II is true
are there between the letters which is fourth Give answer (3) if either Conclusion I or
from the left and first from the right in the Conclusion II is. true
English alphabetical series? Give answer (4) if neither Conclusion I nor
(l)Two (2) None (3) More than three Conclusion II is true
(4) Three (5) One Give answer (5) If both the Conclusions Ï and
9. Point Q is 7m to the west of Point R. An II are true
and starts walking from point R towards east. 11. Statements :
He walks for 3m and takes a right turn. He F < W = J ≥ K ; W ≤ D
further walks for 4m takes another right turn. Conclusions :
He walks for 5m and turns to his right. He I. D > K
further walks for 4m and stops at Point T. In II. K = D
which direction is Point T with respect to 12. Statement :
Point Q? V≤E=U≤X>A
(1) South (2) West (3) East Conclusions :
(4) Cannot be determined (5) North I. X ≥V
10. The following series Is based on the II. E > A
English alphabets and numbers, which of the 13. Statements :
following will come in place of the question O=M≥G;M≤P;S>M
mark (?) In the given series? X W 2 T S 6 Conclusions :
PO10 LK14? I. S > G
(1)HG18 (2)J118 (3)HG16 (4)IH18 II. O ≤ P
(5)JG12
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14. Statement : 18. Which of the following represent the
X ≥ W < D = U ≥R letters immediately following, (in the English
Conclusions : alphabetical order) the third letter of the word
I. X < U which is third from the right and the second
II. R>W letter of the word which is second from the
15. Statements : left of the given words? The counting is done
H>Y=R≥B;R≤C from left to right)
Conclusions : (l)R, H (2)F. R (3) H, U (4) K. N
I. C < H (5)Y.T
II. H > B 19. If the given words are arranged in the
Directions (16-20): The following questions order as they would appear In the dictionary
are based on five words given below: from left to right, the position of which of the
ROD ITS MUG RAY SEW following will not change when compared to
16. If the third alphabet in each of the words is the
changed to next alphabet in the English given positions?
alphabetical order, in how many words thus (1) Both ITS and RAY
formed will an alphabet appear twice? (2) The positions of all the given words would
(l)One (2) Two (3) Four (4) Three change
(5) None (3) Only MUG
17. If the third letter in each of the words (4) Only SEW
becomes the first letter, the first becomes the (5) Only ROD
second and the second becomes the third 20. If in each of the given words, each of the
letter, which of the following will form consonant is changed to the previous letter
meaningful English words? and each vowel is changed to next letter In the
(1) Both MUG and RAY English alphabetical series, how many words
(2) None of the given options will form a thus formed will have atleast one vowel?
meaningful English word (1) More than three (2) None
(3) Both ROD and SEW (3) Three (4) Two (5) One
(4) Only RAY Directions (21-25): Study the following
(5) Only ITS Information carefully and answer the
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questions given below : Eight persons arc 23. Who sits to the immediate right of the one
sitting in two parallel rows, containing four who faces an immediate neighbour of W?
persons in such a way that there is an equal (1) Only P (2) Both P and N (3) Both M
distance between adjacent persons. In row-l, and P
M. N. O and P are seated and all of them are (4) Only M (5) Only O
facing north (but not necessarily in the same 24. Which of the following represents the
order) and in row-2, W, X, Y and Z are seated correct position of N?
and all are facing south (but not necessarily in (1) Immediate left of the one who faces Y
the same order). Thus in the given (2) Second to the right of O
arrangement each person seated in a row faces (3) Immediate left of P
another person of the other row. O sits second (4) Second to the left of the one who faces Z
to the right of one who sits at an extreme end (5) None of the given options
of the line. O faces an immediate neighbour of 25. Who amongst the following faces P?
W. X sits to the immediate right of W. The (1) Either Z or W (2) Y (3)Z
one who faces X sits (4)X (5)W
at one of the positions to the left of P. P does Directions (26-30) : Study the following
not face W. M sits to the immediate left of the information carefully and answer the
one who faces Z. questions given below : Eight persons P. Q. R,
21. Which of the following represents, the S. W. X. Y and Z are silting in a straight line
immediate neighbours of the one who faces Z facing north with equal distance between each
? pother, but not necessarily in the same order.
(1) Only O (2) Both N and M (3) Only N • Q sits at one of the extreme ends of the line.
(4) Only M (5) Both M and P Only one person sits between Q and Z. More
22. Which of the following represents the L lian three persons sit between Z and Y.
persons sitting to the immediate right of O and • R sits third to the left of S. S is neither an
im- immediate neighbour of Q nor Y
mediate right of Z respectively? • Number of persons sitting to the left of R is
(1)P, W (2)N. W (3) N. Y (4) P. X equal to the number of persons sitting to the
(5)M. W right of X.
• P Is not an immediate neighbour of S.
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26. How many persons are seated to the left of M, N. O, P and Q are sitting around a circular
R? table facing the centre with equal distance
(l)Three (2) Two (3) Four (4) One between each other but necessarily in the
(5) None same order. Q sits to the immediate left of N.
27. Which of the following statements is true Only four persons sit between Q and L. P sits
with respect to W as per the given second to the right of M. M is not an
arrangement? immediate neighbour of L. Only three persons
(1) W sits third to the left of Y. sit between O and K. K is neither an
(2) Z is one of the immediate neighbours of immediate neighbour of M nor Q.
W. 31. Which of the following statements is not
(3) Only two persons sit between W and S. true as per the given arrangement?
(4) Only one person sits to the right of W. (1) P site third to the left of K
(5) None of the given options is true (2) All the given statements are true
28. X and P Interchange their positions and so (3) Both M and L are immediate neighbours
do S and Q. who will sit third to the left of Z of J.
according to the new arrangement? (4) Only three persons sit between N and P.
(1)S (2)P (3)X . (4)W (5)Q (5) K sits to the immediate left of L.
29. Who amongst the following sits third to 32. As per the given arrangement. J : L in the
the right of P? same way as K : N. Following the same
(1) No one as P sits at extreme right end of the pattern.
line (1)J ' (2)M (3)P (4)K (5)O
(2) Z (3)W (4) X (5)Q 33. What is Q"s position with respect to J?
30. Who amongst the following represent the (1) Second to the left (2) Fourth to the left
immediate neighbours of the persons sitting at (3) Second to the right
extreme ends of the line? (4) Immediate right (5) Third to the right
(1) R, X (2)S, W (3) W, Y (4) R, 34. Who sits exactly between the one who is
Y (5) P. W to the immediate right of F and K when
Directions (31-35) : Study the following counted from the left of K?
information carefully and answer the (1)N (2)O (3) J (4)K (5)Q
questions given below : Eight persons J. K. L.
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35. In the given arrangement, If O 4. What will be the sum of all the numbers
Interchanges Its position with N and P between the tenth element from the left end
interchanges its position with K, then how and the eighth element from the right end of
many persons will sit between P and N, when the given arrangement?
counted from the right of P? 1) 22 2) 15 3) 17 4) 20
(l)Two (2) One (3) More than three 5) 19
(4) None (5) Three 5. If all the letters from the given arrangement

SET-03 are deleted, then which of the following will

represent the third element to the left of 4 and
Directions (Q.Nos. 1-5) Study the following
fifth element to the right of Sì respectively?
arrangement of letters, numbers and symbols
1) 2. # 2) B„ # 3) 3. © 4) 3,6 5)
carefully to answer the given questions.
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consonants are arranged in alphabetical order
1. As per the given arrangement, four of the
from left to right and then all the vowels are
following five are alike in a certain way and
arranged in alphabetical order from left to
hence form a group. Which of the following
right, which of the following is the fifth letter
'does not belong to the group?
from the right?
1) UHQ 2) 9D7 3) @G* 4) &1R
1) F 2) N 3) T 4) R 5) A
5) KAW
7. If all the digits of the number '6379452', are
2. Which of the following will be the seventh
arranged in ascending order from left to right,
to the right of the thirteenth element from the
what will be the sum of the fourth digit from
right end of the given arrangement?
the left and second digit from the right after
1) R 2) V 3) L 4) 6 5) &
rearrangement?
3. How many letters are there between the
1) to 2) 12 3) 15 4) 13
seventh element from the left end and the
5) 11
fourteenth element from the right end of the
8. The position of the first and the fifth letters
given arrangement?
of the word HERITAGE are interchanged,
1) Four 2) Two 3) Seven 4) Six
similarly, the position of second and sixth
5) Five
letters and third and seventh letters and fourth
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and eighth letters are interchange4) In the new 10. Statements F < W = j ≥ K ; W ≤ D
arrangement thus formed, how many letters Conclusions I. D >K II. K=D
are there between the letters which is fourth 11. Statement V ≤ ; E = U ≤ X > A
from the left and first from the right in the Conclusions I. X ≥ V II. E > A
English alphabetical series? 12. Statements O = M ≥G ; M ≤P; S >M
1) Two 2) None 3) More than three Conclusions I. S > G II. O ≥ P
4) Three 5) One 13. Statements X ≥ W < D = U ≥ R
9. Point D is 7 m to the West of Point R. Conclusions I. X < U II. R > W
Anand starts walking from Point R towards 14. Statements N > H = R ≥ B ; R ≤ C
East. He walks for 3 m and takes a right turn. Conclusions I.C<H II. H>B
He further walks for 4 m takes another right
turn. He walks for 5 m and turns to his right. Directions (Q.Nos. 15-19) These questions are
He further walks for 4 m and stops at Point T. based on five words given below
In which direction is Point T with respect to ROD ITS MUG RAY SEW
Point D? 15. If the third alphabet in each of the words is
1) South 2) West 3) East changed to next alphabet in the English
4) Cannot be determined 5) North alphabetical order, in how many words thus
Directions (Q.Nos. 10-14,) In these questions, formed will an alphabet appear twice?
relationship between different elements is 1) One 2) Two 3) Four 4) Three
shown in the statements- The statements are 5) None
followed by two conclusions. Study the 16. If the third letter in each of the words
conclusions based on the given statement(s) becomes the first letter, the first becomes the
and select the appropriate answer. Give second and the second becomes the third
answer letter, which of the following will form
1) if either conclusion I or II is true meaningful English words?
2) it both conclusions I and II are true 1) Both MUG and RAY
3) if neither conclusion] nor II is true 2) None ot the given spoons will form a
4) if only conclusion II is true meaningful English word.
5) if only conclusion I is true 3) Both ROD and SEW
4) Only RAY
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5) Only FTS Directions (O-Nos. 20-24) Study the given
17. Which of the following represent the information carefully and answer the given
letters immediately following, (in the English questions.
alphabetical Eight people are sitting in two parallel rows,
order) the third letter of the word which is containing tour people in such a way that
third from the right and the second letter of there is an equal distance between adjacent
the word which is second from the left of the persons. In row-1. M. N. O and P are seated
given words? (the counting is done from left and all of them are facing North and in row-2,
to right) W. X. Y and Z are seated and all are facing
1)'H,U 2) F.R 3) R.H 4) K, N 5) South (but not necessarily in the same order.)
Y.T Thus, m the given arrangement each person
18. If the given words are arranged in the seated in a row faces another person of the
order as they would appear in the dictionary other row. O sits second to the right of one
from left to right, the position of which of the who sits at an extreme ends of the lin5) O
following will not change when compared to faces an immediate neighbour of W. X sits to
the given positions? the immediate right of W. The one who faces
1) Both ITS and RAY X sits at one of the positions to the left of P. P
2) The positions of all the given words would does not face W. M sits to the immediate left
change of the one who faces Z.
3) Only MUG 20. Which of the following represents the
4) Only SEW immediate neighbours of the one who faces
5) Only ROD Z?
19. If in each of the given words, each of the 1) Only O 2) N and M 3) Only N 4) Only
consonant is changed to the previous letter M 5) M and P
and each vowel is changed to next letter in ,21. Which of the following represents the
the English alphabetical series, how many people sitting to the immediate right of O and
words thus formed will have at least one immediate right of Z respectively?
vowel? 1) P. W 2) N, W 3) N". Y 4) P. X
1) More than three 2) None 3) Three 5) M. W
4) Two 5) One
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22. Who sits to the immediate right of the one 5) C is 3rd to the left of F.
who faces an immediate neighbour of W? 26. Which of the following statements is true?
1) Only P 2) P and N 3) Only M 1) C and E are neighbours 2) E is to the
4) Only O 5) M. and P immediate left of F. 3) C is to the immediate
23. Which of the following represents the left ot D
correct position of N? 4) A is to the immediate left of 4) 5) None
1) Immediate left of the one who faces V of the above
2) Second to the right of O 27. Who is at the extreme right?
3) Immediate left of P 1) G 2) B 3) E 4) Data
4) Second to the left of the one who faces Z Inadequate 5) F
5) None of the given options 28. Which of the following gives two pairs of
24. Who amongst the following faces P? neighbours?
1) Either Z or W 2) X 3) Z 4) Y 1) 1) C and 4) C 2) 1) B and E, G 3) 4) C
5) W and E, F 4) 3) F and 3) E
Directions (Q.Nos. 25-29) Read the following 5) None of these
passage and solve the questions based on it. 29. Who sits immediate right of F?
A, b.c.d. E, F and G are seven members of a 1) E 2) C 3) G 4) A
family standing in a row (not necessarily in 5) B
the same order) facing a particular direction. Directions (Q.Nos. 30-35) Study the following
C and B have as many members between information carefully and answer the given
them as G and Chave between them. D, who questions.
is 3rd from the extreme left, is 3rd to the left Eight people- J. K. L, M, N, O. P and O are
of E, A and D are neighbours and F and C are sitting around a circular table with equal
neighbours. B is the neighbour of e. distance between each other, but not necessari
25. Which of the following statements is ly in the same order. O sits to the immediate
false? left of N. Only four persons sit between O and
1) A is 3rd to the left of F. 2) D is 3rd fo L, P sits second to the right of M. M is not an
the left of 5) immediate neighbour of L Only three people
3) F is 3rd to the right of 1) 4) B is 3rd to sit between O and K. K is neither an
the left of C immediate neighbour of M nor O-
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30. Which of the following statements is not mark in the given series? XW2 TS6 PO10L
true as per the given arrangement? K14?
1) P sits third to the left of K. 1) HG18 2)jne 3) HG16 4) IH18
2) All the given statements are tru5) 5) JG12
3) Both M and L are immediate neighbours of
J. SET-04
4) Only three people sit between N and P. Directions (1-5) : In these questions,
5) K sits to the immediate left of L relationships between different elements is
31. As per the given arrangement, J : L in the shown in the statements. These statements are
same way as K : N. Following the same followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
pattern, Q :_? (1) If only conclusion I follows
1) J 2) M 3) K 4) P 5) O (2) if only conclusion 11 follows
32. What is Q's position with respect to J? (3) If either conclusion I or conclusion II
1) Second to the left 2) Fourth to the left follows
3) Second to the right 4) Immediale right (4) If neither conclusion I nor conclusion II
5) Third to the right follows
33. Who sits exactly between the one who is (5) If both conclusions I and II follow
to the immediate right of P and K when 1. Statements : N ≥ O ≥ P = Q > R
counted from the left of K? Conclusions : I. N > R II. R = N
1) N 2) P 3) J 4) K 5) O 2. Statements :W ≤ X < Y = Z > A ; W < B
34. In the given arrangement, if O Conclusions : I. B > Z II. W < A
interchanges its position with N and P 3 Statements : H > I > J > K: L < M < K
interchanges its position with K, then how Conclusions : I. I > M II. L < H
many persons will sit between P and N, when 4. Statements : C < D < E: D > F ≥ G
counted from the right of P? Conclusions: I. C ≥ G II. F >
1) Two 2) One 3) More than three E
4) Three 5) None 5. Statements :R > S ≥ T ≥ U ; V < T
35. The following series is based on the Conclusions : I. V ≥U II. V < R
English alphabets and numbers, which of the
following will come in place of the question
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Directions (6-10): Study the following (1) Two people sit to the left of D
information to answer the given questions : A, (2) E sits to the immediate left of F
B. C. D. E. F and G are seated in a straight (3) A and D sit between F and B
line facing North but not necessarily in the (4) Only one person sits to the right of B
same order. Only three people sit between F (5) None Is true
and A. Neither F nor A sits at an extreme end 10. Who amongst the following sit exactly
of the line. Only two people sit between A between A and G ?
and G. E is not an immediate neighbour of (l)B.C (2) D, E (3) E. F
either A Or F.I sits third to left of B. B is not (4) C. D (5) B. D
an immediate neighbour of A. E is not an . Directions (0. Nos. 11-12) Study the given
immediate neighbour of C. information carefully to answer the given
6. What is the position of E with respect to C questions. L is the daughter of K. K is marned
? to D. R is the mother of both D and M. M is
(1) Third to the left (2) Fourth to the only son of Y. Y is the brother of G.
the right 11. If G is the mother of X, then how is X
(3) Second to the right related to R?
(4) Second to the left (5) Third to a. Srster-o-law o. Granb-daughter
the right c. Brother-in-law d. Cannot be
7. Which of the following pairs represents detennined
persons seated at the two extreme ends of the e. Son
line ? 12. How is K related to Y?
(l)B.C (2) D, E (3) B, C a. Father-in-law b. Son-in-law c. Father
(4) E. G d. Nephew ■ e. Son
(5)C.B
8. How many persons are seated between B Directions (13-17) : In each questions below
and A ? are be/three statements followed by two
(l)One (2) Two (3) Three conclusions numbered I and II. You have to
(4) Four (5) More than four take the that /three given statements to be true
9. Which of the following is true with respect even if they seem lobe at variance from
to the given arrangement ? commonly known facts and then decide which
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of the given conclusions logically follows I. At least some sentences are
from the given statements disregarding laws.
commonly known facts. Give answer : II. At least some rules are laws.
(1) If only conclusion I follows. 17. Statements : Some kites are birds.
(2) If only conclusion II follows. Some birds are animals.
(3) If either conclusion I or conclusion II Conclusions:
follows. I. No animal is a kite.
(4) If neither conclusion I nor conclusion II II. Some animals are definitely not
follows. birds.
(5) If both conclusion 1 and conclusion 11 Directions (18-22): Study the following
follow. information carefully and answer the given
13. Statements : No corner is a side. questions. L, M, N. O, P. Q. R and S are
All sides are ends sitting around a circular table facing the
Conclusions : centre but not necessarily in the same order.
I, No end is a corner. P sits third to left of M.P is an immediate
II. All ends are sides. neighbour of both O and S. Only one person
14. Statements : All questions are answers. sits between O and Q. R is an immediate
All answers are replies. neighbour of O. Only one person sits between
All replies are Inquiries. R and N.
Conclusions : 18. Who amongst the following sits exactly
I. All answers are inquiries. between R and N ?
II. All replies are questions. (1)L (2)M (3)O (4)P (5)Q
15. Statements : All planets are stars. 19. Who sits third to the left of N ?
No star is a moon. (1)M (2)Q (3)L (4)S (5)O
Conclusions 20. Four to the following five are alike in a
I. Some moons are planets. certain way and thus form a group. Which is
II. No planet is a moon. the one that does not belong to, that group ?
16. Statements : Some laws are rules. (1) MS (2) QM (3)OQ
All rules are sentences. (4)RP
Conclusions : (5) SO
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21. M is related to R in a certain way based on 25. What does Id' stand for in the given code
the given seating arrangement. In the same language ?
way P is related to M. To whom amongst the (1) meeting (2) weekend (3) formal (4)
following is L related to, following the same Other than those given as options
pattern? (5) for
(1)N (2)Q (3)O (4)P 26. Which of the following possibly means
(5)S 'security code' in the given code language ?
22. What is the position of L with respect to P (l)ux vr (2)vr tc (3) pd ux
in the above arrangement? (4) jn pd (5) jn ux
(1) Fifth to the left (2) Immediate left 27. What is the code for "weekend' in the
(3) Fifth to the right given code language ?
(4) Immediate right (5) Second to the right (1) Either yi or vr (2) dk (3)te (4) jn
Directions (23-27) : Study the given (5) Id
information and answer the given questions. Directions (28-32): Study the following
In a certain code language, ("dress code information carefully and answer the
formal meeting" is written as "dk pd jn te" questions given below: P, Q, R, T, V, W and
"wear black formal dress" is written as "pd dk Z are seven football players each playing for a
Id le" "formal meeting this weekend" is different team, viz. Green, Red, Blue, with at
written as "yi te dk vr" "black code this least two of them in each of these teams. Each
weekend" is written as "jn vr Id yf". (All the of them likes a fruil, viz. Apple, Guava,
codes are two letter codes.) Banana, Orange, Mango. Papaya and
23. In the given code language, what does ie' Watermelon, not necessarily in the same
stands for ? order. Q plays with V in team Blue and he
(1) wear (2) formal (3) dress likes Mango. None of these who play for
(4) black (5) meeting either team Red or team Green likes either
24. In the given code language, what is the Guava or Banana. T plays with only the one
code for 'dress' ? who likes Watermelon. W likes Papaya and he
(1)in (2)ro (3) Id (4) pd plays in team Red. The one who likes Orange
(5) td does not play in team Red. Z likes
Watermelon and he plays for team Green. P
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likes Apple and he plays for team Red. R does married to K. R is the daughter of P. P is the
not like Guava. wife of H.
28.Which of the following players play for 34. if N is the only child of V. then how is N
loam Red ? related to M ?
(1) W.P (2)T.Z (3) W.R (1) Grandfather (2) Daughter (3) Son
(4) W. V (5) None of these (4) Cannot be determined (5) Brother
29. In which team do throe of them play ? ' 35. How is X related to H ?
(1) Blue (2) Red (3) Blue or Red (1) Daughter-in-law (2) Nephew
(4) Data inadequate (5) None of those (3) Daughter
30. Which of the following combinations is (4) Son-in-law (5) Son
correct ?
(1) Blue-Q-Apple (2) Red-P-Guava SET-05

(3) Green-T-Apple (4) Blue-R-Orange Directions (1-5) : In these questions,

(5) None of these relationship between different elements is
31. Who likes Guava ? shown in the statements. The statements are
(1)Q (2)V (3) T (4) followed by two conclusions. Study the
Data inadequate (5) None of these conclusions based on the given statements and
32. Which fruit does T like ? select the appropriate answer. Give answer:
(1) Banana (2) Guava (3) Orange (1) If either conclusion I or II is true
(4) Papaya (5) None of these (2) If both conclusions I and II are true
33.. Pointing to a woman, Mr. Suresh said, (3) If only conclusion I is true
she is the daughter of my grandfather's only (4) If only conclusion 11 is true
daughter How is Suresh related to the woman (5) If neither conclusion 1 nor II is true
? (1-3); Statements :L < A = M < P ; A ≤ C <
(1) Cousin (2) Brother T; M ≥ O > R
(3) Other than those given as options 1.Conclusions : I. O < P II. C > L
(4) Uncle (5) Cannot be determined 2. Conclusions : I. T < M H. A > R
Directions (34-35) : Study the following 3. Statements : D ≥ U = S ≥T ; O = P ≤ S
information and answer the given questions. Conclusions: I. D >P II. P=D
M is the father of V. V is the sister of X. X is
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4-5); Statements: T > I ≥ L > E : I ≤ N person lives between R and Q. The one who
< B ;N ≥ S > D runs for the shortest distance lives
4. Conclusions : I. N > E II. T < immediately below Q, Only one person lives
B between P and the one who runs for 3600 m.
5. Conclusions : I. S ≤ I II. L > D 6. Which of the following live(s) between O
Directions (6-11) : Study the given and the one who runs for 2900 m?
information carefully to answer the given (1) Only the one who runs for 2200m
questions. Seven athletes — M. N, O. P. Q. R (2) Both M and R
and S live on seven different floors of a (3) Both M and the one who runs for 3600m
building but not necessarily in the same order. (4) Both P and the one who runs for 2200m
The lower most floor of the building is (5) Only R
numbered 1, the one above that is numbered 2 7. As per the given arrangement, four of the
and so on till the topmost floor is numbered 7. following five are alike In a certain way and
Each one of them runs for a different distance so form a group. Which one of the following
in a marathon-750 m. 1200 m, 2200m. 2900 does not belong to the group ?
m. 3600 m. 4300 m and 5000 m, but not (1) M-4300m (2) Floor numbered
necessarily in the same order. The one who 7 – S (3) Floor numbered 4 – N
runs for 4300 m lives on floor numbered 4. (4) P-3600m |5) Floor numbered
Only one person lives between M and the one 55000m
who runs for 4300 m. Only two people live 8. How many people live between S and O?
between M and 5. The one who runs for 1) Five (2) One (3) None (4)
1200m lives on one of the even numbered Four
floors above R. Only two people live between (5) Three
the one who runs for 1200 m and the one who 9. Who amongst the following runs for 2900
runs for 2900 m. N lives on one of the floors m?
above M. N runs for 2100 m more than the 1)S (2)M (3) N (4) P (5) Q
one who lives on floor numbered 3. The 10. If the total distance covered by B and M is
number of people living between the one who 4800m. then how much did B run alone ?
runs for 5000 m and S is same as the number (1) 4050 m (2) 2600 m (3) 1200 m
of people living between M and R. Only one
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(4) 3600m (5) 1900 m
11. Which of the following statement is true
with respect to the given arrangement ?
(1) None of the given options is true
(2) Only two people live between P und R.
(3) M lives on fluor numbered 2.
(4) The ODO who runs for 750 m lives
immediately above S.
(5) Q runs for 3600m
Directions (12-14) : Study the given
information carefully to answer the given
questions.
Point M is 15m to the east of Point L. Point C law
is 3m to the north of Point M. Point Q is 6m
to the east of Point C Point P is 3m to the
south of Point Q. Point V is to the north of
Point I. A person walks 9m from Point V
towards south, reaches Point R, takes a left
turn and reaches Point C.
12. In which direction is Point V with respect
to Point P ?
(1) South-west (2) West (3) South-east (4) Granddaughter (5) Grandmother
(4) North-west (5) North-east
13. If a person walks 15m towards east from
Point V. takes a right turn and walks 4m, how questions.
far will he be from Point M ?
(1) 5 m (2) 9 m (3) 12 m
(4) 6 m
(5) 8 m
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14. What is the difference of the distance
between Points V, L and Points R, Q ?
(l)14m (2) 9 m (3) 8 m
(4) 3 m
(5) 7 m
Directions (15-17) : Read the fallowing
information and answer ' the given questions.
T is the daughter of P. P is the father of for.
I. is the only son of A. B is the daughter-in-
law of A. W is the son of B.
15. How is P related to B ?
(1) Father-in-law (2) Brother (3) Son-in-
(4) Father (5) Brother-in-law
16. If Y is the husband of T. how is L related
to Y ?
(1) Brother-in-law (2) Nephew (3) Son-in-
law
(4) Son (5) Brother
17. How is A related to W ?
(1) Uncle (2) Grandfather (3) Grandson
Directions (18-20) : Study the given
information carefully to answer the given
Six books — A, B. C, D, E and F. each of
different thickness, are kept on a table. F is
thicker than B but thinner than C. A is thinner
than both B and E, but not thinnest. E is
thinner than F. The second thinnest book is 7
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cm thick and the second thickest book is 13cm and X. The one wearing Tissot sits second io
thick. (Note: The Thickness of all the books is the left of X. Only three people sit between
in whole numbers.) the one wearing Rado and W. The one
18. If E is 12cm thick, then which of the wearing Casio sits second to the right of the
following is true about E ? one wearing Swass. Neither X nor W is
(1) F is 2 cm thicker than E. (2) The wearing. Swass. The one wearing Swass is not
total thickness of E and C together is 22 cm. an immediate neighbour of the one wearing
(3) E is thinner than D. (4) All the Tissot. Z is not wearing Tissot. The one
given statements are true wearing Titan sits lo the immediate right of Z.
(5) E is the third thickest book of all. C is an immediate neighbour of one wearing
19. If A is 2 cm thicker than D. then how thick Titan. Only three people sit between C and Y.
is D ? Only three people sit between F and the one
(1) Cannot be determined (2) 15 cm wearing Omega. Neither F nor E is wearing
(3) 5 cm (4) 11 cm (5) 3 cm Rado. Only one person sits between the ones
20. With respect to the thickness of given wearing Omega and Rolex.
books, if B + A =17, then F4 B=? 21. Who amongst the following sits to the
(1) 17 cm (2) 21 cm (3) 23 cm (4) 19 immediate left of the one wearing Rado ?
cm (1) C (2) The one wearing Omega
(5) 24 cm (3) The one wearing Swass (4) Z
Directions (21-25) : Study the given (5)D
information carefully to answer the given 22. Who amongst the following is wearing
questions. Longings ?
Eight different people viz. C. D. E. F. W, X. Y (1) X (2) Y (3)D (4)E
and Z are sitting around a circular table facing (5) Z
the centre but not necessarily in the same 23. Four of the following Five are alike on a
order. Each one of them is wearing a watch of certain way based on the given arrangement
a different brand viz. Titan. Rado, Casio, and thus form a group. Which is the one that
Tissot, Rolex. Swass, Omega and Longings does not belong to that group ?
but not necessarily in the same order. Only (1) Z-Rado (2) E – Longines (3) X – Rolex
two people sit between the one wearing Rado (4) W- Swass (5) C - Titan
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24. Which of the following represents the
brand of watch worn by E ?
(1) Casio (2) Omega (3) Longines
(4) Rolex (5) Swass
25. Who amongst the following sit exactly
between X and the one wearing Rado when
counted from the right of X ?
(1) The ones wearing Tissot and Titan
(2) Z and the one wearing Longines
(3) D and F 4) E and Z'
(5) E and the one wearing Swass
Directions (26-30) : Study the following
information to answer the given questions.
Eight friends—P. Q. R, S. T. U, V and W are
seated in a straight line with equal distance
between each other, but not necessarily in the
same order. Some of them are facing north"
while some are facing south.
♦ V is an immediate neighbour of the person
sitting at an extreme end of the line. R sits
second to the left of V.
♦ Only one person sits between Rand T.
♦ As many people sits to the right of T as to
the left of P. V and P face the same direction
{i.e., if V faces north then P also faces north
and vice-versa.)
♦ Immediate neighbours of P face opposite
directions {i.e., if one neighbour faces north
then the other faces south and Wee-versa. |
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♦ Q sits fourth to the left of s. Q is not an
immediate neighbour of V.
♦ Persons sitting at the extreme ends face
opposite directions (i.e.. if one person faces
north
then the other person faces south and vice-
versa.)
♦ W faces south. W does not sit at an extreme
end of the line. U sits to the immediate right
of W. U and Q face the same direction (i.e., if
U faces north then Q also faces north and
vice-versa.)
26. As per the given arrangement, which of
the following statements is not true with
respect to U ?
(1) U sits at an extreme end of the line.
(2) Only three persons sit between U and
R.
(3) U sits second to the left of T
(4) All the given statements arc true
(5) U is an immediate neighbour of Q-
27. What is the position of Q with respect to
W?
1) Immediate left (2) Second to the right
(3) Third to the left
4) Third to the right(5) Second to the left
28. Four of the following five are alike in a
certain way based on the given arrangement
and hence form a group. Which of them does
hot belong to that group ?
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(1) WS (2) QT (3) WH I. All pastries are cookies.
(4) UP (5) RV II All biscuits being pastries is a
29. How many persons sit to the left of T? possibility.
(1) Two (2) None (3) More than three 32. Conclusions:
(4) One (5) Three I. Atleast some cookies are
30. Which of the following represents the II. Some sandwiches are
immediate neighbours of P ? biscuits.
(1) R.T (2) S.V (3) W. P (4) V.R (33-34) : Statements : Some keys are locks.
(5) T.S Some locks are drawers.
Directions (31-35) : In each question below All drawers are tables.
are given too/three statements followed by 33. Conclusions :
two conclusions numbered I and II. You have I. No key is a drawer
to take the given statements to be true even if II. At If is some keys are
they seem to be at variance with commonly drawers.
known facts. Read all the conclusions and 34. Conclusions :
then decide which of the given conclusions 1. All keys can never be tables.
logically follows from the given statements, II. Atleast some locks are tables.
disregarding commonly known facts. Give 35. Statements: All frames are pictures.
answer: Some pictures are Imagos.
(1) If either conclusion I or II follows. Conclusions :
(2) If both conclusions I and II follow. 1. Some frames are images.
(3) If only conclusion I follows. II. All frames are images.
(4) If only conclusion II follows.
(5) If neither conclusion I nor II follows.
(31-32) : Statements : No biscuit is a cookie.
All cookies are pastries.
Some pastries are
sandwiches.
31. Conclusions:

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