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VERBAL REASONING AND ABILITY 50 QUESTIONS FOR 1 HOUR.

1.
Statements: Some actors are singers. All the singers are dancers.
Conclusions:
Some actors are dancers.
No singer is actor.
A. Only (1) conclusion follows
B. Only (2) conclusion follows
C. Either (1) or (2) follows
D. Neither (1) nor (2) follows
E. Both (1) and (2) follow

2.
Statements: All the harmoniums are instruments. All the instruments are flutes.
Conclusions:
All the flutes are instruments.
All the harmoniums are flutes.
A. Only (1) conclusion follows
B. Only (2) conclusion follows
C. Either (1) or (2) follows
D. Neither (1) nor (2) follows
E. Both (1) and (2) follow

3.
Statements: Some mangoes are yellow. Some tixo are mangoes.
Conclusions:
Some mangoes are green.
Tixo is a yellow.
A. Only (1) conclusion follows
B. Only (2) conclusion follows
C. Either (1) or (2) follows
D. Neither (1) nor (2) follows
E. Both (1) and (2) follow

4.
Statements: Some ants are parrots. All the parrots are apples.
Conclusions:
All the apples are parrots.
Some ants are apples.
A. Only (1) conclusion follows
B. Only (2) conclusion follows
C. Either (1) or (2) follows
D. Neither (1) nor (2) follows
E. Both (1) and (2) follow
5.
Statements: Some papers are pens. All the pencils are pens.
Conclusions:
Some pens are pencils.
Some pens are papers.
A. Only (1) conclusion follows
B. Only (2) conclusion follows
C. Either (1) or (2) follows
D. Neither (1) nor (2) follows
E. Both (1) and (2) follow

6.
Statements: All the actors are girls. All the girls are beautiful.
Conclusions:
All the actors are beautiful.
Some girls are actors.
A. Only (1) conclusion follows
B. Only (2) conclusion follows
C. Either (1) or (2) follows
D. Neither (1) nor (2) follows
E. Both (1) and (2) follow

7.
Statements: All the windows are doors. No door is a wall.
Conclusions:
Some windows are walls.
No wall is a door.
A. Only (1) conclusion follows
B. Only (2) conclusion follows
C. Either (1) or (2) follows
D. Neither (1) nor (2) follows
E. Both (1) and (2) follow

8.
Statements: All cups are books. All books are shirts.
Conclusions:
Some cups are not shirts.
Some shirts are cups.
A. Only (1) conclusion follows
B. Only (2) conclusion follows
C. Either (1) or (2) follows
D. Neither (1) nor (2) follows
E. Both (1) and (2) follow
9.
Statements: Some cows are crows. Some crows are elephants.
Conclusions:
Some cows are elephants.
All crows are elephants.
A. Only (1) conclusion follows
B. Only (2) conclusion follows
C. Either (1) or (2) follows
D. Neither (1) nor (2) follows
E. Both (1) and (2) follow

10.
Statements: All the pencils are pens. All the pens are inks.
Conclusions:
All the pencils are inks.
Some inks are pencils.
A. Only (1) conclusion follows
B. Only (2) conclusion follows
C. Either (1) or (2) follows
D. Neither (1) nor (2) follows
E. Both (1) and (2) follow

11.
Statements: Some dogs are bats. Some bats are cats.
Conclusions:
Some dogs are cats.
Some cats are dogs.
A. Only (1) conclusion follows
B. Only (2) conclusion follows
C. Either (1) or (2) follows
D. Neither (1) nor (2) follows
E. Both (1) and (2) follow

12.
Statements: All the trucks are flies. Some scooters are flies.
Conclusions:
All the trucks are scooters.
Some scooters are trucks.
A. Only (1) conclusion follows
B. Only (2) conclusion follows
C. Either (1) or (2) follows
D. Neither (1) nor (2) follows
E. Both (1) and (2) follow

13.
Statements: All buildings are chalks. No chalk is toffee.
Conclusions:
No building is toffee
All chalks are buildings.
A. Only (1) conclusion follows
B. Only (2) conclusion follows
C. Either (1) or (2) follows
D. Neither (1) nor (2) follows
E. Both (1) and (2) follow

14.
Statements: All cars are cats. All fans are cats.
Conclusions:
All cars are fans.
Some fans are cars.
A. Only (1) conclusion follows
B. Only (2) conclusion follows
C. Either (1) or (2) follows
D. Neither (1) nor (2) follows
E. Both (1) and (2) follow

15. BONUS

16. A, P, R, X, S and Z are sitting in a row. S and Z are in the centre. A and P are at the ends. R is sitting to
the left of A. Who is to the right of P ?
A. A
B. X
C. S
D. Z

17. There are 8 houses in a line and in each house only one boy lives with the conditions as given below:
Jack is not the neighbour Siman.
Harry is just next to the left of Larry.
There is at least one to the left of Larry.
Paul lives in one of the two houses in the middle.
Mike lives in between Paul and Larry.
If at least one lives to the right of Robert and Harry is not between Taud and Larry, then which one of
the following statement is not correct ?
A. Robert is not at the left end.
B. Robert is in between Simon and Taud.
C. Taud is in between Paul and Jack.
D. There are three persons to the right of Paul.

18.
A, B, C, D and E are sitting on a bench. A is sitting next to B, C is sitting next to D, D is not sitting with E
who is on the left end of the bench. C is on the second position from the right. A is to the right of B and
E. A and C are sitting together. In which position A is sitting ?
A. Between B and D
B. Between B and C
C. Between E and D
D. Between C and E

P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting round the circle and are facing the centre:
P is second to the right of T who is the neighbour of R and V.
S is not the neighbour of P.
V is the neighbour of U.
Q is not between S and W. W is not between U and S.

19. Which two of the following are not neighbours ?


A. RV
B. UV
C. RP
D. QW

20. Which one is immediate right to the V ?


A. P
B. U
C. R
D. T

21.
Statements:
Standard of living among the middle class society is constantly going up since part of few years.
Indian Economy is observing remarkable growth.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

22.
Statements:
The meteorological Department has issued a statement mentioning deficient rainfall during monsoon in
many parts of the country.
The Government has lowered the revised estimated GDP growth from the level of earlier estimates.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

23.
Statements:
The staff of Airport Authorities called off the strike they were observing in protest against privatization.
The staff of Airport Authorities went on strike anticipating a threat to their jobs.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

24.
Statements:
A huge truck overturned on the middle of the road last night.
The police had cordoned of entire area in the locality this morning for half of the day.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

25.
Statements:
Importance of Yoga and exercise is being realized by all sections of the society.
There is an increasing awareness about health in the society particularly among middle ages group of
people.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

26.
Question: In which year was Rahul born ?
Statements:
Rahul at present is 25 years younger to his mother.
Rahul's brother, who was born in 1964, is 35 years younger to his mother.
A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
B. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C. Either I or II is sufficient
D. Neither I nor II is sufficient
E. Both I and II are sufficient

27.
Question: What will be the total weight of 10 poles, each of the same weight ?
Statements:
One-fourth of the weight of each pole is 5 kg.
The total weight of three poles is 20 kilograms more than the total weight of two poles.
A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
B. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C. Either I or II is sufficient
D. Neither I nor II is sufficient
E. Both I and II are sufficient

28.
Question: How many children does M have ?
Statements:
H is the only daughter of X who is wife of M.
K and J are brothers of M.
A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
B. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C. Either I or II is sufficient
D. Neither I nor II is sufficient
E. Both I and II are sufficient

29.
Question: How much was the total sale of the company ?
Statements:
The company sold 8000 units of product A each costing Rs. 25.
This company has no other product line.
A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
B. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C. Either I or II is sufficient
D. Neither I nor II is sufficient
E. Both I and II are sufficient

30.
Question: The last Sunday of March, 2006 fell on which date ?
Statements:
The first Sunday of that month fell on 5th.
The last day of that month was Friday.
A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
B. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C. Either I or II is sufficient
D. Neither I nor II is sufficient
E. Both I and II are sufficient

31.
When he
P: did not know
Q: he was nervous and
R: heard the hue and cry at midnight
S: what to do
The Proper sequence should be:
A. RQPS
B. QSPR
C. SQPR
D. PQRS
32.
It has been established that
P: Einstein was
Q: although a great scientist
R: weak in arithmetic
S: right from his school days
The Proper sequence should be:
A. SRPQ
B. QPRS
C. QPSR
D. RQPS

33.
Then
P: it struck me
Q: of course
R: suitable it was
S: how eminently
The Proper sequence should be:
A. SPQR
B. QSRP
C. PSRQ
D. QPSR

34.
I read an advertisement that said
P: posh, air-conditioned
Q: gentleman of taste
R: are available for
S: fully furnished rooms
The Proper sequence should be:
A. PQRS
B. PSRQ
C. PSQR
D. SRPQ

35.
Since the beginning of history
P: have managed to catch
Q: the Eskimos and Red Indians
R: by a very difficulty method
S: a few specimens of this aquatic animal
The Proper sequence should be:
A. QRPS
B. SQPR
C. SQRP
D. QPSR
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in
one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'.
(Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

36.
(solve as per the direction given above)
A. We discussed about the problem so thoroughly
B. on the eve of the examination
C. that I found it very easy to work it out.
D. No error.

37.
(solve as per the direction given above)
A. An Indian ship
B. laden with merchandise
C. got drowned in the Pacific Ocean.
D. No error.

38.
(solve as per the direction given above)
A. I could not put up in a hotel
B. because the boarding and lodging charges
C. were exorbitant.
D. No error.

39.
(solve as per the direction given above)
A. The Indian radio
B. which was previously controlled by the British rulers
C. is free now from the narrow vested interests.
D. No error.

40.
(solve as per the direction given above)
A. If I had known
B. this yesterday
C. I will have helped him.
D. No error.

41.
(solve as per the direction given above)
A. A lot of travel delay is caused
B. due to the inefficiency and lack of good management
C. on behalf of the railways.
D. No error.

42.
(solve as per the direction given above)
A. One of the members
B. expressed doubt if
C. the Minister was an atheist.
D. No error.

43.
(solve as per the direction given above)
A. I have got
B. my M.Sc. degree
C. in 1988.
D. No error.

44.
(solve as per the direction given above)
A. Having received your letter
B. this morning, we are writing
C. to thank you for the same.
D. No error.

45.
(solve as per the direction given above)
A. If you lend him a book
B. he will lend it to some one else
C. and never you will get it back.
D. No error.

46. DIVA:OPERA
A. producer:theatre
B. director:drama
C. conductor:bus
D. thespian:play

47.
GRAIN:SALT
A. shard:pottery
B. shred:wood
C. blades:grass
D. chip:glass

48.
THRUST:SPEAR
A. mangle:iron
B. scabbard:sword
C. bow:arrow
D. fence:epee

49.
PAIN:SEDATIVE
A. comfort:stimulant
B. grief:consolation
C. trance:narcotic
D. ache:extraction

50.
LIGHT:BLIND
A. speech:dumb
B. language:deaf
C. tongue:sound
D. voice:vibration

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