TEST OF REOSONINING IN BANK EXAM

Question : Four of the following five are alike in a certain way on the basis of their positions in the English alphabet and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to the group?

1. AZ 2. EV 3. BY 4. GT 5. DU Answer : ( 5 ) Explanation : Other pairs occupy the same place in alphabets from A and Z.

Question : If '$' means '×', '#'means '÷', '*' means '?' and '@' means '+' then what is the value of 204 # 6 * 15 $ 8 @ 88.

1. 8 2. 2 3. ?6 4. 12 5. None of these Answer : ( 2 ) Explanation : 204 ÷ 6 ? 15 × 8 + 88 = 34 ? 120 + 88 = 2. (Apply BODMAS)

Question : If the position of the first and the sixth letters of the word 'PRESCRIBED' are interchanged, similarly position of the second and the seventh letters are interchanged and so on. Which letter will be fourth from the left end after the rearrangement?

1. E 2. S 3. B 4. D 5. None of these Answer : ( 1 ) Explanation : Left ? RIBEDPRESS ? Right

Question : How many such pairs of letters are there in the word INTERNAL, each of which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet?

1. None 2. One 3. Two 4. Three 5. None of these Answer : ( 4 ) Explanation : IN, TR and NL
Question : In a certain code DIVERT is written as SCQHDU, how is CONFER written in that code?

1. QBDNEO 2. QDBNEM 3. QBDNEM 4. QDBNEO 5. None of these Answer : ( 3 ) Explanation : D I V E R T would be TDRIEV hence CONFER would be RCEOFN. The preceding letter in alphabets is the code

Question : In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Statement:
A country cannot develop without fast and easy communication.
Courses of action:
I. Govt. should provide communication facilities to the public at a cheaper rate.
II. More private companies should be permitted to enter into field of communication to strengthen the network.

1. if only I follows. 2. if only II follows. 3. if either I or II follows. 4. if neither I nor II follows. 5. if both I and II follow. Answer : ( 5 )
Question : Statement:?Due to availability of air tickets at cheaper rates from various airlines large no. of people now a days prefer to travel by air than travelling by train.?
Courses of action:
I. Railway ministry has to put in its best efforts to improve the quality of rail journey in respect of facilities and also the punctuality.

II. Airlines should not be allowed to introduce various schemes offering concessional fare.

1. if only I follows. 2. if only II follows. 3. if either I or II follows. 4. if neither I nor II follows. 5. if both I and II follow. Answer : ( 1 )

Question : Directions: In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Statement:
Continuous use of computers is affecting the eyesights of many youth.
Courses of action:
I. All the establishments should permit the people using computer to take a short break after every hour of work on the computer.
II. Use of computers should be discouraged by the managements of the establishments. 1. if only I follows. 2. if only II follows. 3. if either I or II follows. 4. if neither I nor II follows. 5. if both I and II follow. Answer : ( 1 )

Question : Directions: In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Statement:
Proportion of females compared to that of males in the population of our country has drastically gone down in
the recent past.
Courses of action:
I. Social workers shoule take up the task of emphasizing the importance of having atleast one female child in each family in both rural and urban areas of the counry.
II. Government should severely punish the persons involved in the practice of female foeticide.

1. if only I follows. 2. if only II follows. 3. if either I or II follows. 4. if neither I nor II follows. 5. if both I and II follow. Answer : ( 5 )

Question : Directions: In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Statement:
Reading habits in the children of coming generations is diminishing day by day.
Courses of action:
I. Access to various electronic gadgets such as television, computer and particularly the internet
should be controlled.
II. Parents should ensure and cultivate reading habits among their children.

1. if only I follows. 2. if only II follows. 3. if either I or II follows. 4. if neither I nor II follows. Answer : ( 2 )

Question : (Directions: Study the following information carefully to answer this question.)
Seven T.V. channels A, B, C, D, E, F and G telecast different programmes P, Q, R, S, T, U and V on different days of the week from Monday to Sunday, not necessarily in the same order.
Channel A telecast Programme T on Sunday. Channel D does not telecast Programme P or U but telecasts on the day just prior to Channel F. Channel C telecasts Programme Q but not on Monday. Channel B telecasts Programme R on Tuesday. Channel G telecasts Programme V but not on Monday. Channel C telecasts on the next day of Channel G and previous day of Channel D. Programme 'P' is telecast before Programme 'U'.
Which programme is telecast on Thursday?

1. P 2. S 3. R 4. U 5. None of these Answer : ( 5 )

Question : (Directions: Study the following information carefully to answer this question.)
Seven T.V. channels A, B, C, D, E, F and G telecast different programmes P, Q, R, S, T, U and V on different days of the week from Monday to Sunday, not necessarily in the same order.
Channel A telecast Programme T on Sunday. Channel D does not telecast Programme P or U but telecasts on the day just prior to Channel F. Channel C telecasts Programme Q but not on Monday. Channel B telecasts Programme R on Tuesday. Channel G telecasts Programme V but not on Monday. Channel C telecasts on the next day of Channel G and previous day of Channel D. Programme 'P' is telecast before Programme 'U'.

Which of the following combination of daychannel-programme is correct?

1. Thursday'C'R 2. Tuesday'C'Q 3. Saturday'E'U 4. Monday'E'P 5. None of these

Answer : ( 3 )

Question : (Directions: Study the following information carefully to answer this question.)
Seven T.V. channels A, B, C, D, E, F and G telecast different programmes P, Q, R, S, T, U and V on different days of the week from Monday to Sunday, not necessarily in the same order.
Channel A telecast Programme T on Sunday. Channel D does not telecast Programme P or U but telecasts on the day just prior to Channel F. Channel C telecasts Programme Q but not on Monday. Channel B telecasts Programme R on Tuesday. Channel G telecasts Programme V but not on Monday. Channel C telecasts on the next day of Channel G and previous day of Channel D. Programme 'P' is telecast before Programme 'U'.

Which channel telecasts on Wednesday? 1. F 2. E 3. G 4. Cannot be determined 5. None of these Answer : ( 3 )

Question : (Directions: Study the following information carefully to answer this question.)
Seven T.V. channels A, B, C, D, E, F and G telecast different programmes P, Q, R, S, T, U and V on different days of the week from Monday to Sunday, not necessarily in the same order.
Channel A telecast Programme T on Sunday. Channel D does not telecast Programme P or U but telecasts on the day just prior to Channel F. Channel C telecasts Programme Q but not on Monday. Channel B telecasts Programme R on Tuesday. Channel G telecasts Programme V but not on Monday. Channel C telecasts on the next day of Channel G and previous day of Channel D. Programme 'P' is telecast before Programme 'U'.
Channel 'C' telecasts on which day of the week?

1. Thursday 2. Tuesday 3. Friday 4. Cannot be determined 5. None of these Answer : ( 1 )

Question : (Directions: Study the following information carefully to answer this question.)
Seven T.V. channels A, B, C, D, E, F and G telecast different programmes P, Q, R, S, T, U and V on different days of the week from Monday to Sunday, not necessarily in the same order.Channel A telecast Programme T on Sunday. Channel D does not telecast Programme P or U but telecasts on the day just prior to Channel F. Channel C telecasts Programme Q but not on Monday. Channel B telecasts Programme R on Tuesday. Channel G telecasts Programme V but not on Monday. Channel C telecasts on the next day of Channel G and previous day of Channel D. Programme 'P' is telecast before Programme 'U'.
Which channel telecasts programme 'S'?

1. E 2. D 3. F 4. D or E 5. None of these Answer : ( 2 )

Question : Directions: In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Should there be a quota for underprivileged categories and the minority communities for admissions into the
premier educational institutions in India?

Arguments:
I. No, admissions to the premier institutes should be only on merit and there should be no system for any special consideration.
II. No, this will put the deserving non-reserved category students to disadvantage.

1. if only argument I is strong. 2. if only argument II is strong. 3. if either argument I or II is strong. 4. if neither argument I nor II is strong. 5. if both arguments I and II are strong. Answer : ( 1 )

Question : Directions: In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Can the total ban on dance bars across a State be justified?
Arguments:
I. Yes, running of dance bars gives scope for various illegal and criminal activities.
II. No, the livelihood of the families of bar-girls is totally dependent on the dance bars.

1. if only argument I is strong. 2. if only argument II is strong. 3. if either argument I or II is strong. 4. if neither argument I nor II is strong. 5. if both arguments I and II are strong. Answer : ( 3 )

Question : Directions: In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Should the top officials and politicians detained by the law enforcement agencies be given special treatment in jails while under-trial?
Arguments:
I. No, there is no such need for any special treatment, they should be treated like all other detainees.
II. Yes, it is necessary to take care of their special security requirements.

1. if only argument I is strong. 2. if only argument II is strong. 3. if either argument I or II is strong. 4. if neither argument I nor II is strong. 5. if both arguments I and II are strong. Answer : ( 3 )

Question : Directions: In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Should stricter discipline be imposed upon all the children by parents and teachers in view of the increasing
criminal cases among the youth?
Arguments:
I. Yes, too much freedom to the children is leading to such cases of crime.
II. No, freedom to the children is necessary in the changing social scenario.

1. if only argument I is strong. 2. if only argument II is strong. 3. if either argument I or II is strong. 4. if neither argument I nor II is strong. 5. if both arguments I and II are strong. Answer : ( 3 )

Question : Directions: In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Should the gender-reassignment surgeries be legally permitted?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it is the genuine need of the transsexuals.
II. No, people will take disadvantage of the facility since it is difficult to judge the genuineness of the requirement.

1. if only argument I is strong. 2. if only argument II is strong. 3. if either argument I or II is strong. 4. if neither argument I nor II is strong. 5. if both arguments I and II are strong. Answer : ( 2 )