Reasoning Aptitude
PUZZLES MCQs
Total Questions : 244
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Question 111.
[X.A.T. 2010]
Which of the following group of puppies could be in pen 2?
Directions: These are based on a set of conditions in answering some of the questions, it may be useful to draw a rough diagram. Choose the response that most accurately and completely answers each questions.
In a local pen store, seven pupples wait to be introduced to their new owners. The pupples named as Ashlen, Blackey, Custard, Daffy, Earl. Fala and Gabino are all kept in two available pen. Pen 1, holds three puppies and pen 2 holds four puppies. I. If Gabino is kept in pen 1, then Daffy is not kept in pen 2. II. If Daffy is not kept in pen 2, then Gabino is kept in pen 1. III. If Ashlen is kept in pen 2, then Blackley is not kept in pen 2. IV. If Blackley is kept in pen 1, then Ashlen is not kept in pen 1.[X.A.T. 2010]
Which of the following group of puppies could be in pen 2?
Answer: Option D. -> Blackley, Custard, Earl, Fala
Answer: (d)
Option (a) is incorrect as Gabino and Daffy must be in same pen.
Option (b) is incorrect as Blackley and Ashlen cannot be together in pen 2.
Option (c) is incorrect as Gabino and Daffy must be in same pen.
Option (d) is correct as it fulfils all the given conditions.
Option (e) is incorrect as Gabino and Daffy must be in same pen.
Answer: (d)
Option (a) is incorrect as Gabino and Daffy must be in same pen.
Option (b) is incorrect as Blackley and Ashlen cannot be together in pen 2.
Option (c) is incorrect as Gabino and Daffy must be in same pen.
Option (d) is correct as it fulfils all the given conditions.
Option (e) is incorrect as Gabino and Daffy must be in same pen.
Question 112.
[X.A.T. 2010]
If Earl and Fala are in different pens, then which of the following must not be true?
Directions: These are based on a set of conditions in answering some of the questions, it may be useful to draw a rough diagram. Choose the response that most accurately and completely answers each questions.
In a local pen store, seven pupples wait to be introduced to their new owners. The pupples named as Ashlen, Blackey, Custard, Daffy, Earl. Fala and Gabino are all kept in two available pen. Pen 1, holds three puppies and pen 2 holds four puppies. I. If Gabino is kept in pen 1, then Daffy is not kept in pen 2. II. If Daffy is not kept in pen 2, then Gabino is kept in pen 1. III. If Ashlen is kept in pen 2, then Blackley is not kept in pen 2. IV. If Blackley is kept in pen 1, then Ashlen is not kept in pen 1.[X.A.T. 2010]
If Earl and Fala are in different pens, then which of the following must not be true?
Answer: Option E. -> Custard is in a highered numbered pen with Blackley
Answer: (e)
Possible arrangements are as follows Pen 1 : Earl/Fala, Ashlen/Blackley and Custard Pen 2 : Eael/Fala, Ashlen/Blackley Daffy and Gabino
Clearly, Option (e) must not be true.
Answer: (e)
Possible arrangements are as follows Pen 1 : Earl/Fala, Ashlen/Blackley and Custard Pen 2 : Eael/Fala, Ashlen/Blackley Daffy and Gabino
Clearly, Option (e) must not be true.
Question 113.
[S.B.I. (Clerk) 2012]
If R is operated at 3rd place in a sequence, which of the following cannot be 2nd programme in that sequence?
Directions: Read the information carefully and then answer the question based on that. At an electronic data processing unit, five out of the eight programme sets P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are to be operator daily. On anyone day, except for 1st day of the month, only three of the programme sets must be the ones that were operated on the previous day. The programme operation must also satisfy the following conditions. I. If programme P is to be operator on a day, V cannot be operator on that day. II. If Q is to be operator on a day, T must be one of the programmes to be operated after Q. III. If R is to be operated on a day, V must be one of the programmes to be operated after R. IV. The last programme to be operated on any day must be either S or U.
[S.B.I. (Clerk) 2012]
If R is operated at 3rd place in a sequence, which of the following cannot be 2nd programme in that sequence?
Answer: Option A. -> Q
Answer: (a)
If R is operated at 3rd place in a sequence, then V will be operated at fourth place and either S or U at last place. On the basis of this sequence, we see that Q cannot be operated at the second place because T cannot be operated after Q as there is no space left for T.
Answer: (a)
If R is operated at 3rd place in a sequence, then V will be operated at fourth place and either S or U at last place. On the basis of this sequence, we see that Q cannot be operated at the second place because T cannot be operated after Q as there is no space left for T.
Question 114.
[S.B.I. (Clerk) 2012]
If the programme sets R and W are to be operated on 1st day, which of the following could be the other programmes on that day?
Directions: Read the information carefully and then answer the question based on that. At an electronic data processing unit, five out of the eight programme sets P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are to be operator daily. On anyone day, except for 1st day of the month, only three of the programme sets must be the ones that were operated on the previous day. The programme operation must also satisfy the following conditions. I. If programme P is to be operator on a day, V cannot be operator on that day. II. If Q is to be operator on a day, T must be one of the programmes to be operated after Q. III. If R is to be operated on a day, V must be one of the programmes to be operated after R. IV. The last programme to be operated on any day must be either S or U.
[S.B.I. (Clerk) 2012]
If the programme sets R and W are to be operated on 1st day, which of the following could be the other programmes on that day?
Answer: Option E. -> V, S, U
Answer: (e)
Option (a) R, W, P, T, U violates condition III - V Should come after R.
Option (b) R, W, Q, S, V violates condition II - T should come after Q.
Option (c) R, W, Q, T, V violates condition IV - last programme should be either S or U.
Option (d) R, W, T, S, U violates condition III - V should come after R.
Option (e) R, W, V, S, U complies with all the conditions.
Answer: (e)
Option (a) R, W, P, T, U violates condition III - V Should come after R.
Option (b) R, W, Q, S, V violates condition II - T should come after Q.
Option (c) R, W, Q, T, V violates condition IV - last programme should be either S or U.
Option (d) R, W, T, S, U violates condition III - V should come after R.
Option (e) R, W, V, S, U complies with all the conditions.
Question 115.
[S.B.I. (Clerk) 2012]
Which of the following could be the set of programme to be operated on the 1st day of a month?
Directions: Read the information carefully and then answer the question based on that. At an electronic data processing unit, five out of the eight programme sets P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are to be operator daily. On anyone day, except for 1st day of the month, only three of the programme sets must be the ones that were operated on the previous day. The programme operation must also satisfy the following conditions. I. If programme P is to be operator on a day, V cannot be operator on that day. II. If Q is to be operator on a day, T must be one of the programmes to be operated after Q. III. If R is to be operated on a day, V must be one of the programmes to be operated after R. IV. The last programme to be operated on any day must be either S or U.
[S.B.I. (Clerk) 2012]
Which of the following could be the set of programme to be operated on the 1st day of a month?
Answer: Option C. -> T, U, R, V, S
Answer: (c)
Option (a) P, R, V, S, U violates condition I - P should not come with V.
Option (b) Q, S, R, V, U violates condition II - T should come after Q.
Option (c) T, U, R, V, S is the correct option.
Option (d) U, Q, S, T, W violates condition IV last programme should be either S or U.
Option (e) V, Q, R, T, S violates condition III V should follow R.
Answer: (c)
Option (a) P, R, V, S, U violates condition I - P should not come with V.
Option (b) Q, S, R, V, U violates condition II - T should come after Q.
Option (c) T, U, R, V, S is the correct option.
Option (d) U, Q, S, T, W violates condition IV last programme should be either S or U.
Option (e) V, Q, R, T, S violates condition III V should follow R.
Question 116.
[S.B.I. (Clerk) 2012]
If the programme sets operated on a day are P, Q, W, T and U, then each of the following could be the next day's programme set except
Directions: Read the information carefully and then answer the question based on that. At an electronic data processing unit, five out of the eight programme sets P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are to be operator daily. On anyone day, except for 1st day of the month, only three of the programme sets must be the ones that were operated on the previous day. The programme operation must also satisfy the following conditions. I. If programme P is to be operator on a day, V cannot be operator on that day. II. If Q is to be operator on a day, T must be one of the programmes to be operated after Q. III. If R is to be operated on a day, V must be one of the programmes to be operated after R. IV. The last programme to be operated on any day must be either S or U.
[S.B.I. (Clerk) 2012]
If the programme sets operated on a day are P, Q, W, T and U, then each of the following could be the next day's programme set except
Answer: Option C. -> W, T, U, V, S
Answer: (e) Four of the programme sets cannot be operated on the next day out of those operated on the 1st day.
Answer: (e) Four of the programme sets cannot be operated on the next day out of those operated on the 1st day.
Question 117.
[N.M.A.T. 2006]
If the team is to consist of two male advocates, two lady doctors and one teacher, the members of the team are
Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below it : There are five men A, B, C, D and E and six women P, Q, R, S, T and U. A, B and R are advocates; C, D, P, Q and S are doctors and the rest are teachers. Some teams are to be selected from amongst these eleven persons subject to the following conditions: A, P and U have to be together. B cannot go with D or R. E and Q have to be together. C and T have to be together. D and P cannot go together.C cannot go with Q.
[N.M.A.T. 2006]
If the team is to consist of two male advocates, two lady doctors and one teacher, the members of the team are
Answer: Option B. -> A, B, P, U, S
Answer: (b)
The male advocates are A and B; lady doctors are p, Q and S; teachers are E, T and U. Now, A and B will be selected. A, P and U have to be together. Now, we have to select one lady doctor more. It can be Q or S. But Q and E have to be together. Since E is not selected, S will be selected.
Thus, the team is A, B, P, U, S.
Answer: (b)
The male advocates are A and B; lady doctors are p, Q and S; teachers are E, T and U. Now, A and B will be selected. A, P and U have to be together. Now, we have to select one lady doctor more. It can be Q or S. But Q and E have to be together. Since E is not selected, S will be selected.
Thus, the team is A, B, P, U, S.
Answer: Option D. -> Anjali
DramaticsComputer Sc.PhysicsHistoryMathematicsMadhuyyy Shobhayy y Anjali yyyyPoonamy yy Nisha yy y
DramaticsComputer Sc.PhysicsHistoryMathematicsMadhuyyy Shobhayy y Anjali yyyyPoonamy yy Nisha yy y
Poonam is good in History, Physics, Computer Science and Mathematics.
Answer: Option C. -> Madhu
DramaticsComputer Sc.PhysicsHistoryMathematicsMadhuyyy Shobhayy y Anjali yyyyPoonamy yy Nisha yy y Madhu is good in Physics, Dramatics and Computer Science
DramaticsComputer Sc.PhysicsHistoryMathematicsMadhuyyy Shobhayy y Anjali yyyyPoonamy yy Nisha yy y Madhu is good in Physics, Dramatics and Computer Science
Answer: Option B. -> B
English
Hindi
MathematicsGeography
History
French
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B Teaches maximum number of subjects i.e 5
English
Hindi
MathematicsGeography
History
French
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B
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B Teaches maximum number of subjects i.e 5
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