(Paper) (RPF) Exam paper held on 10 January 2019 (Reasoning)
(Paper) (RPF) Exam 2019 held on 10 January 2019 Reasoning Set-2 (English)
Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
Question 51. Read the following statements and answer the following question.
A@B means A is the mother of B
A#B means A is the father of B
A$B means A is the brother of B
A%B means A is the sister of B
In the equation S$R#Q@P, how is S related to P?
A Cousin
B Uncle
C Grandfather
D Granduncle
Question 52. In this question, a statement is given followed by two conclusions numbered i and ii. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: John, a German philosopher, is a good Mathematician.
Conclusion:
i. John is a German.
ii. All German philosophers are Mathematicians.
Choose the appropriate one from the following options
(A) Only conclusion i follows
(B) Only conclusion ii follows
(C) Either i or ii follows
(D) Neither i nor ii follows and
(E) Both i and ii follow.
A D
B C
C A
D B
Question 53. A is the brother of B who is the brother of C. D is the daughter of A. How is D related to C?
A Daughter
B Aunt
C Cousin
D Niece
Explanation:
The relation between A, B , C and D can be represented by the following diagram.
So, the answer would be option d)Niece
Question 54
How many squares are there in the given figure?
A 14
B 15
C 18
D 12
Explanation:
There are two concentric squares , highlighted with blue and green boundaries. Keeping these boundaries , 4 more squares are there.and lastly there are 2 highlighted in red.
So, the answer would be option d)12
Question 55. In this question, relationship between different elements is shown in the statement. This statement is followed by two conclusions:
Statements: M ≤ N < O ≥ P < Q
Conclusions:
I. O > M
II. M ≥ O
Choose the appropriate one from the following options
(A) Only conclusion i follows
(B) Only conclusion ii follows
(C) Either i or ii follows
(D) Neither i nor ii follows and
(E) Both i and ii follow.
A D
B B
C A
D C
Question 56. Find the next number in the series.
78, 85, 100, 123, 154, ?
A 179
B 185
C 169
D 193
Explanation:
Given series is 78, 85, 100, 123, 154, ?
Difference of terms is 8,15,23,31,... Here next term would be 39.
Adding it to 154, we get 193 which would be next number in given series.
Question 57. Replace the question mark with an option that follows the same logic applied in the first pair Gander:Goose::Dog: ??
A Bitch
B Puppy
C Foal
D Mare
Explanation:
Gander is masculine Gender whereas it's feminine Gender would be Goose.
Similarly, Feminine Gender of Dog will be Bitch. Hence, Option A is right choice.
Question 58. In a certain code language, if CAPTION is coded as SDFWQRL, then how is DECLINE coded in that language?
A DEFMOFJ
B FHGOHQL
C EFDMJOF
D CDBKHMD
Question 59. In this question, a passage is given followed by a statement. Read the passage carefully and judge the statement based on the given passage.
Indian agriculture has marked its presence at the global level. India is world’s largest producer of milk, pulses and second largest producer of rice, wheat, fruits, vegetables, sugarcane. India’s food grain production crossed 250 million tonnes during the year 201112.
Rice production crossed 100 million tonnes and wheat production crossed 90 million tonnes. As of 2011 India’s arable land area of 159.7 million hectares (94.6 million acres) is the second largest in the world, after the United States. Its gross irrigated crop area of 82.6 million hectares (215.6 million acres) is the largest in the world.
Statement: In 2020, wheat production in the US will cross 250 million tonnes.
Choose the appropriate one from the following options
A -The statement is definitely true.
B -The statement is probably true.
C -The statement is cannot be determined.
D -The statement is definitely false.
A B
B C
C A
D D
Question 60 .Which one of the alternative will be the next figure from the given alternatives for the given series?
Question 61. Read the given information carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Eight friends A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting in a circle facing centre, but not necessarily in the same order.
i. A is sitting third to the right of F who is sitting second to the left of D
ii. C and H are sitting opposite to each other
iii. Neither F nor C is the neighbour of B
iv. B is not sitting between H and A
v. G sits opposite to A
How many people are sitting between G and E from the given options?
A 4
B 1
C 0
D 3
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Question 62. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
Kiwi, Pigeon, Dove, Eagle, Fox
A Eagle
B Penguin
C Dove
D Fox
Explanation:
In the given group , Kiwi, Pigeon, Dove, Eagle, Fox
All are birds except Fox. Therefore, Option D is right choice.
Question 63. Find the next number in the series.
93, 96, 91, 98, 87, ?
A 100
B 106
C 96
D 104
Question 64. How many straight lines are there in the given figure?
A 12
B 16
C 15
D 17
Question 65. Choose the correct alternative which will complete the image pattern of the given image.
Explanation:
So, the answer would be option b.
Question 66. In this question, three statements are given followed by four conclusions. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the given conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statements.
Statements: Some kids are students. Some students are captains. All captains are pupils.
Conclusions:
1. Some pupils are students
2. Some captains are kids
3. No captain is kid
4. Some students are kids
A Only 2 and 3 follow
B Only 1 and 2 follow
C Only 1, 4 and either 2 or 3
D Only 2 and 4 follow
Explanation:
The relation between kids , students , captains and pupils can be represented by the either of the diagrams.
So, the answer would be option c)Only 1, 4 and either 2 or 3
Question 67. Read the given information carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Eight friends A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting in a circle facing centre, but not necessarily in the same order.
i. A is sitting third to the right of F who is sitting second to the left of D
ii. C and H are sitting opposite to each other
iii. Neither F nor C is the neighbour of B
iv. B is not sitting between H and A
v. G sits opposite to A
Which of the following has the pair with the second person sitting opposite to the first person?
A EB
B BD
C CA
D AF
Question 68. Identify the water image of the given image from the following options.
Explanation:
In water , object is inverted completely.
So, the answer would be option a)
Question 69. Replace the question mark with an option that follows the same logic applied in the first pair Duck: Quack:: Snake: ??
A Grunt
B Squeak
C Hiss
D Bray
Explanation:
Sound made by Duck is called Quack whereas Sound made by Snake is called Hiss. Hence, Option C is right choice.
Question 70. In a certain code language, if QUALITY is coded as JFZORGB, then how is PLACID coded in that language?
A KZORXW
B QMBDJE
C OKZBHC
D KOZXRW
Question 71. How many Right angled triangles can be formed from the given figure?
A 8
B 13
C 10
D 15
Explanation:
All the right angled triangles are highlighted .
So, the answer would be option a)8.
Question 72. Read the given information carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Eight friends A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting in a circle facing centre, but not necessarily in the same order.
i. A is sitting third to the right of F who is sitting second to the left of D
ii. C and H are sitting opposite to each other
iii. Neither F nor C is the neighbour of B
iv. B is not sitting between H and A
v. G sits opposite to A
If E interchanges its position with B, C interchanges its position with G and A interchanges its position with F, then who is sitting third
to the right of C?
A F
B D
C B
D E
Question 73. Find the next number in the series.
487, 488, 492, 501, 517, ?
A 542
B 552
C 533
D 539
Explanation:
487, 488, 492, 501, 517, ?
In the above series, from difference of terms, we can see another series 1,4,9,16,.. which are perfect squares of natural numbers. Next term would be 25.
Therefore, next term in given series would be 517+25=542
Question 74. In this question, four statements showing relationship have been given, which are followed by three conclusions i, ii and iii. Assuming that the given statements are true, find out which conclusion(s) is/are definitely true.
Statements: A ≥ B, C > B, D < C, E = D
Conclusions:
i) B > D
ii) B < A
iii) C > E
A All follow
B Only III follows
C Only II and III follow
D Only I & II follow
Question 75. Replace the question mark with an option that follows the same logic applied in the first pair
4956:24::1149: ??
A 14
B 18
C 20
D 15
Explanation:
From the question 4956:24::1149: ??
We can observe that sum of all digits in number 4956 is 24. Similarly, Sum of all digits in number 1149 will be 15. Hence, Option D is right choice.
Question 76. In this question, a passage is given followed by a statement. Read the passage carefully and judge the statement based on the given passage.
Indian agriculture has marked its presence at the global level. India is world’s largest producer of milk, pulses and second largest producer of rice, wheat, fruits, vegetables, sugarcane. India’s food grain production crossed 250 million tonnes during the year 201112. Rice production crossed 100 million tonnes and wheat production crossed 90 million tonnes. As of 2011,India’s arable land area of 159.7 million hectares (394.6 million acres) is the second largest in the world, after the United States. Its gross irrigated crop area of 82.6 million hectares (215.6 million acres) is the largest in the world.
Statement: India is the second largest producer of rice in the world.
Choose the appropriate one from the following options
A -The statement is definitely true.
B -The statement is probably true.
C -The statement is cannot be determined.
D -The statement is definitely false.
A C
B B
C D
D A
Explanation:
Although India's agricultural produce has increased substantially , we can not determine its position in world ranking for rice production.
So, the answer would be option d)A
Question 77. Replace the question mark with an option that follows the same logic applied in the first pair
NT:SY::CU: ??
A FY
B HZ
C GY
D GZ
Question 78. If a mirror is placed on the shaded line, then which of the following options is the right image of the given figure?
Explanation:
In mirror image , left most item appears right , and right most appears on left.
So, the answer would be option b).
Question 79. Find the next number in the series.
38, 40, 83, 253, 1017, ?
A 5085
B 5091
C 4073
D 4092
Question 80. In this question, two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered i and ii. You have to assume everything in the statements to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statements.
Statements: All rings are tiaras. All tiaras are linens.
Conclusions:
i. All rings are linens.
ii. Some linens are rings.
Choose the appropriate one from the following options
(A) Only conclusion i follows
(B) Only conclusion ii follows
(C) Either i or ii follows
(D) Neither i nor ii follows and
(E) Both i and ii follow.
A C
B E
C A
D B
Explanation:
The relation between rings , tiaras and linens can be represented by the following diagram.
Both the conclusions follow.So, the answer would be option b)E
Question 81. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
BEH, MPS, JLP, QTW, DGJ
A MPS
B DGJ
C BEH
D JLP
Explanation:
In given series BEH, MPS, JLP, QTW, DGJ
We can observe that the pattern followed is, In each term, First letter and second letter have two letters between them in alphabetical order & second and third letters have two letters between them. This pattern is observed in all terms except JLP. Hence, JLP doesn't belong to group.
Question 82. Pointing to a lady, a boy said, "She is the wife of my mother's sister's brother." How is the boy's mother related to the lady?
A Sister
B Aunt
C Mother-in-law
D Sister-in-law
Explanation:
Represent the information in diagram.
So, boy's mother will be sister in law for the lady.
So, the answer would be option d)Sister-in-law
Question 83. Select the correct alternative from the following options which can form a complete square (3 out of 5 images given below) :
A 1,2,3
B 1,4,3
C 2,3,4
D 3,4,5
Explanation:
So, the answer would be option a)1,2,3
Question 84. Each face of the dice is painted with Purple, Red, Yellow, Blue, Gray and Orange as shown in the given figure. What colour is painted on the face opposite to Gray colour?
A YELLOW
B ORANGE
C BLUE
D RED
Question 85. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
Q, L, J, N, A
A Q
B A
C J
D L
Explanation:
In given list of letters, Q, L, J, N are consonants whereas letter A is a vowel. Hence, letter A doesn't belong to Group.