Reasoning Aptitude
REASONING APTITUDE MIXED MCQs
The given question is a classic example of using shadows to determine the direction. We are given that Vikas and Shanu are standing in a lawn with their backs towards each other, and Vikas's shadow falls towards the left-hand side. We need to determine the direction Shanu is facing.
We know that shadows are formed when an object blocks the path of light. The direction of the shadow depends on the position of the object relative to the source of light. In this case, the source of light is the sun, which rises in the east and sets in the west. The direction of the shadow is opposite to the direction of the source of light.
Since Vikas's shadow falls towards the left-hand side, we can infer that he is facing towards the east direction. Therefore, Shanu, who is standing with his back towards Vikas, must be facing in the opposite direction, which is the west direction. Hence, option B and C can be eliminated.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D South.
To summarize, the solution to the given question involves the following steps:
- Determine the direction of the shadow based on the position of the object relative to the source of light.
- Use the direction of the shadow to determine the direction in which the object is facing.
- Determine the direction in which Shanu is facing based on his position relative to Vikas and the direction of Vikas's shadow.
- Cardinal directions: The four main directions, namely north, south, east, and west.
- Relative directions: The directions in between the cardinal directions, such as northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest.
- Shadow: It is a dark area or shape that is created when an object blocks the path of light.
- Source of light: It is the origin of the light that illuminates an object and creates its shadow.
- Angle of elevation: It is the angle between the horizontal and a line from the observer's eye to an object that is higher than the observer.
- Angle of depression: It is the angle between the horizontal and a line from the observer's eye to an object that is lower than the observer.
Mihir > Neelam > Paumpi > Roma > Namrata = The tallest is Mihir.
Answer(C) Minal > Raja > Mohit > Suresh > Rupali
Given information:
Raja > Mohit
Minal > Raja
Minal > Suresh
Rupali < Minal
Suresh < Mohit
Suresh is not the lowest in the group.
To find out who is second in the descending order of marks, we need to analyze the given information and compare the marks obtained by each person. Let's start with the given information and create a table to make it easy to compare:
Person Marks
Minal 1
Raja 2
Mohit 3
Suresh 4
Rupali 5
Minal got more marks than Suresh and Rupali, so she has the highest marks.
Rupali got less marks than Minal, so she has the lowest marks.
Suresh got less marks than Mohit, so Mohit has at least 4 marks.
Suresh is not the lowest in the group, so he must have more marks than Rupali.
Using the given information and the table, we can infer the following:
Minal > Raja > Mohit > Suresh > Rupali
Therefore, Raja is second in the descending order of marks, making option C the correct answer.
Definitions and formulas:
Descending order: Arranging numbers from highest to lowest.
Inference: A conclusion drawn from given information or premises.
Answer-The girl in the photograph is the daughter of Raja’s sister. Hence the girl is grand daughter of
Raja’s mother.
Let's break down the statement given by Raja and analyze the relationships between the individuals mentioned.
Raja said, "She has no sister or daughter." This means that the girl in the photograph does not have a sister or a daughter.
Next, Raja said, "but her mother is the only daughter of my mother." This means that the mother of the girl in the photograph is the only daughter of Raja's mother.
Now, let's try to find the relationship between the girl in the photograph and Raja's mother.
As per the given information, the mother of the girl in the photograph is the only daughter of Raja's mother. Therefore, the girl in the photograph is the granddaughter of Raja's mother.
Hence, the girl in the photograph is related to Raja's mother as her granddaughter.
To summarize the relationships mentioned in the statement:
The girl in the photograph has no sister or daughter.
The mother of the girl in the photograph is the only daughter of Raja's mother.
Therefore, the girl in the photograph is the granddaughter of Raja's mother.
Formulas and Definitions:
Granddaughter: A daughter of one's son or daughter.
Mother: A female parent.
Sister-in-law: The sister of one's spouse.
Daughter-in-law: The wife of one's son.
In conclusion, the correct answer to the question is Option B, Grand Daughter.
Answer (C) Suyash is the son of Babloo.
An application was received by inward clerk in the afternoon of a weekday. Next day he forwarded it to the table of the senior clerk, who was on leave that day. The senior clerk next day evening put up the application to the desk officer. Desk officer studied the application and disposed off the matter on the same day, i.e., Friday. Which day the application was received by the inward clerk ?
Answer-(C) The desk officer received the application on Friday. Hence the senior clerk received it on
Thursday and the inward clerk received the application on Wednesday.
 - Dawn, Noon, Twilight, Night
 - 1ST letter: +1 step
2nd letter: +2 step
3rd letter: +3 step