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Consider the following statements relating to the level of poker play of four players

Consider the following statements relating to the level of poker play of four players P, Q, R, and S. I P always beats Q II. R always beats S III. S loses to P only sometimes IV. R always loses to Q Which of the following can be logically inferred from the above statements? (i) P is likely to beat all the three other players (ii) S is the absolute worst player in the set A (i) only B (ii) only C (i) and (ii) D neither (i) nor (ii)

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All hill-stations have a lake. Ooty has two lakes. Which of the statement(s) below is/are logically valid and can be inferred from the above sentences?

All hill-stations have a lake. Ooty has two lakes. Which of the statement(s) below is/are logically valid and can be inferred from the above sentences? (i) Ooty is not a hill-station. (ii) No hill-station can have more than one lake. A (i) only B (ii) only C both (i) and (ii) D neither (i) nor (ii)

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Computers were invented for performing only high-end useful computations believe that the internet itself is an unintended

Computers were invented for performing only high-end useful computations. However, it is no understatement that they have taken over our world today. The internet, for example, is ubiquitous. Many believe that the internet itself is an unintended consequence of the original invention. With the advent of mobile computing on our phones, a whole new dimension is now enabled. One is left wondering if all these developments are good or, more importantly, required. Which of the statement(s) below is/are logically valid and ... (i) The author believes that computers are not good for us. (ii) Mobile computers and the internet are both intended inventions A (i) only B (ii) only C both (i) and (ii) D neither (i) nor (ii)

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Indian currency notes show the denomination indicated in at least seventeen languages. If this is not an indication of the nation’s diversity, nothing else is

Indian currency notes show the denomination indicated in at least seventeen languages. If this is not an indication of the nation’s diversity, nothing else is. Which of the following can be logically inferred from the above sentences? A India is a country of exactly seventeen languages. B Linguistic pluralism is the only indicator of a nation’s diversity. C Indian currency notes have sufficient space for all the Indian languages. D Linguistic pluralism is strong evidence of India’s diversity.

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Most experts feel that in spite of possessing all the technical skills required to be a batsman of the highest order, he is unlikely to be so due to lack of requisite temperament

Most experts feel that in spite of possessing all the technical skills required to be a batsman of the highest order, he is unlikely to be so due to lack of requisite temperament. He was guilty of throwing away his wicket several times after working hard to lay a strong foundation. His critics pointed out that until he addressed this problem, success at the highest level will continue to elude him. Which of the statements(s) below is/are logically valid and can be inferred from the above passage? (i) He was already ... great batsman. (iii) He failed to make many of his good starts count. (iv) Improving his technical skills will guarantee success. A (iii) and (iv) B (ii) and (iii) C (i), (ii) and (iii) D (ii) only

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Alexander turned his attention towards India, since he had conquered Persia. Which one of the statements below is logically valid and can be inferred from the above sentence?

Alexander turned his attention towards India, since he had conquered Persia. Which one of the statements below is logically valid and can be inferred from the above sentence? A Alexander would not have turned his attention towards India had he not conquered Persia B Alexander was not ready to rest on his laurels, and wanted to march to India C Alexander was completely in control of his army and could command it to move towards India. D Since Alexander’s kingdom extended to India borders after the conquest of Persia, he was keen to move further

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f(x) is linear and has a value of 29 at x = –2 and 39 at x = 3. Find its value at x = 5

A function f(x) is linear and has a value of 29 at x = –2 and 39 at x = 3. Find its value at x = 5.

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distinct integers such that

If p, q, r, s are distinct integers such that: f(p, q, r, s) = max (p, q, r, s) g(p, q, r, s) = min (p, q, r, s) h(p, q, r, s) = remainder of (p × q) / (r × s) if (p × q) > (r × s) OR remainder of (r × s) / (p × q) if (r × s) > (p × q) Also a function fgh (p, q, r, s) = f(p, q, r, s) × g(p, q, r, s) × h(p, q, r, s). Also the same operation are valid with two variable functions of the form f(p, q). What is the value of fg(h(2, 5, 7, 3), 4, 6, 8)?

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arithmetic sequence

If the list of letters, P, R, S, T, U is an arithmetic sequence, which of the following are also in arithmetic sequence? 1. 2P, 2R, 2S, 2T, 2U 2. P–3, R–3, S–3, T–3, U–3 3. P2, R2, S2, T2, U2 A 1 only B 1 and 2 C 2 and 3 D 1 and 3

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select the most appropriate option to solve the given question

Based on the given statements, select the most appropriate option to solve the given question. What will be the total weight of 10 poles each of same weight? Statements: (I) One fourth of the weight of a pole is 5 kg (II) The total weight of these poles is 160 kg more than the total weight of two poles. A Statement II alone is not sufficient B Statement II alone is not sufficient C Either I or II alone is sufficient D Both statements I and II together are not sufficient.

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given statement is following by some courses of action

The given statement is following by some courses of action. Assuming the statement to be true, decide the correct option. Statement: There has been a significant drop in the water level in the lakes supplying water to the city. Course of action: 1. The water supply authority should impose a partial cut in supply to tackle the situation. 2. The government should appeal to all the residents through mass media for minimal use of water. 3. The government should ban the water supply in lower areas A Statement 1 and 2 follow B Statement 1 and 3 follow C Statement 2 and 3 follow D All statements follow

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Based on the given statements, select the most appropriate option

Based on the given statements, select the most appropriate option to solve the given question. If two floors in a certain building are 9 feet apart, how many steps are there in a set of stairs that extends from the first floor to the second floor of the building? Statements: 1. Each step is 3/4 foot high. 2. Each step is 1 foot wide. A Statement 1 alone is sufficient, but statement 2 alone is not sufficient B Statement 2 alone is sufficient, but statement 1 alone is not sufficient C Both statement together are sufficient, but neither statement alone is sufficient D Statement 1 and 2 together are not sufficient

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minimum number of cards to be dealt from an arbitrarily shuffled deck of 52 cards to guarantee that three cards are from some same suit

The minimum number of cards to be dealt from an arbitrarily shuffled deck of 52 cards to guarantee that three cards are from some same suit is

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Consider the following statements

Consider the following statements: P: Good mobile phones are not cheap Q: Cheap mobile phones are not good L: P implies Q M: Q implies P N: P is equivalent to Q Which one of the following about L, M, and N is CORRECT? A Only L is TRUE. B Only M is TRUE. C Only N is TRUE. D L, M and N are TRUE

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Rupees grew at 7% during 2012-2013. For international comparison, the GDP is compared in US Dollars (USD) after conversion

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Rupees grew at 7% during 2012-2013. For international comparison, the GDP is compared in US Dollars (USD) after conversion based on the market exchange rate. During the period 2012-2013 the exchange rate for the USD increased from Rs. 50/ USD to Rs. 60/ USD. India’s GDP in USD during the period 2012-2013 A increased by 5 % B decreased by 13% C decreased by 20% D decreased by 11%

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several hypotheses were being proposed, suggesting a paradigm shift in our understanding of the universe

By the beginning of the 20th century, several hypotheses were being proposed, suggesting a paradigm shift in our understanding of the universe. However, the clinching evidence was provided by experimental measurements of the position of a star which was directly behind our sun. Which of the following inference(s) may be drawn from the above passage? (i) Our understanding of the universe changes based on the positions of stars (ii) Paradigm shifts usually occur at the beginning of centuries (iii) Stars are important objects in the universe (iv) Experimental evidence was important in confirming this paradigm shift A (i), (ii) and (iv) B (iii) only C (i) and (iv) D (iv) only

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dance programme is scheduled for 10.00 a.m. Some students are participating in the programme and they need to come an hour earlier than the start of the event

A dance programme is scheduled for 10.00 a.m. Some students are participating in the programme and they need to come an hour earlier than the start of the event. These students should be accompanied by a parent. Other students and parents should come in time for the programme. The instruction you think that is appropriate for this is A Students should come at 9.00 a.m. and parents should come at 10.00 a.m. B Participating students should come at 9.00 a.m. accompanied by a parent, ... and they should not bring their parents. Participating students should come at 9.00 a.m. D Participating students should come before 9.00 a.m. Parents who accompany them should come at 9.00 a.m. All others should come at 10.00 a.m.

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x is real and |x2 - 2x + 3| = 11, then possible values of |- x3 + x2 - x| include

If x is real and |x2 - 2x + 3| = 11, then possible values of |- x3 + x2 - x| include

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Assumptions does the statement above rely

Geneticists say that they are very close to confirming the genetic roots of psychiatric illnesses such as depression and schizophrenia, and consequently, that doctors will be able to eradicate these diseases through early identification and gene therapy. On which of the following assumptions does the statement above rely? A Strategies are now available for eliminating psychiatric illnesses B Certain psychiatric illnesses have a genetic basis C All human diseases can be traced back to genes and how they are expressed D In the future, genetics will become the only relevant field for identifying psychiatric illnesses

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Hari(H), Gita(G), Irfan(I) and Saira(S) are siblings

Hari(H), Gita(G), Irfan(I) and Saira(S) are siblings (i.e., brothers and sisters). All were born on 1st January. The age difference between any two successive siblings (that is born one after another) is less than 3 years. Given the following facts: i. Hari's age + Gita's age > Irfan's age + Saira's age ii. The age difference between Gita and Saira is 1 year. However Gita is not the oldest and Saira is not the youngest. iii. There are no twins. In what order were they born (oldest first)? A HSIG B SGHI C IGSH D IHSG

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