LR-DI Mix Set Questions with Solution (Test 1)

Directions for Questions 1 to 5 : From the alternatives, choose the one which correctly classifies the four sentences as a

F : Fact : If it relates to a known matter of direct observation, or an existing reality or something known to be true.
J : Judgement : If it is an opinion or estimate or anticipation of common sense or intention.
I : Inference : If it is a logical conclusion or deduction about something, based on the knowledge of facts.

Q1. A. If India has embarked on the liberalization route, she cannot afford to go back
B. Under these circumstances, being an active supporter of WTO policies will be a good idea.
C. The WTO is a truly global organization aiming at freer trade.
D. Many member countries have already drafted plans to simplify tariff structures.

Q2. A. The Minister definitely took the wrong step
B. Under the circumstances, he had many other alternatives.
C. The Prime Minister is embarrassed due to the Minister’s decision.
D. If he has put the government in jeopardy, the Minister must resign.

Q3. A. The ideal solution will be to advertise aggressively
B. One brand is already popular amongst the youth.
C. Reducing prices will mean trouble as our revenues are already dwindling.
D. The correct solution will be to consolidate by aggressive marketing.

Q4. A. If democracy is to survive, the people must develop a sense of consumerism
B. Consumerism has helped improve the quality of goods in certain countries.
C. The protected environment in our country is helping the local manufacturers.
D. The quality of goods suffers if the manufacturers take undue advantage of this.

Q5. A. Unless the banks agree to a deferment of the interest, we cannot show profits this year
B. This would not have happened had we adopted a stricter credit scheme.
C. The revenues so far cover only the cost and salaries.
D. Let us learn a lesson : we cannot make profits without complete control over credit.

Directions for Questions 6 to 9 : Study the information below and answer questions based on it.

A leading socialite decided to organise a dinner and invited a few of her friends. Only the host and the hostess were sitting at the opposite ends of a rectangular table, with three persons along each side. The pre-requisite for the seating arrangement was that each person must be seated such that atleast on one side it has a person of opposite sex. Maqbool is opposite Shobha, who is not the hostess. Ratan has a woman on his right and is sitting opposite a woman. Monisha is sitting to the hostess’s right, next to Dhirubhai. One person is seated between Madhuri and Urmila who is not the hostess. The men were Maqbool, Ratan, Dhirubhai and Jackie, while the women were Madhuri, Urmila, Shobha and Monisha.

Q6. The eighth person present, Jackie, must be

I. the host

II. seated to Shoba’s right

III. seated opposite Urmila

Q7. Which of the following persons is definitely not seated next to a person of the same sex?

Q8. If Ratan would have exchanged seats with a person four places to his left, which of the following would have been true after the exchange? (1994)
I. No one was seated between two persons of the opposite sex. (e.g. no man was seated between two women)
II. One side of the table consisted entirely of persons of the same sex.
III. Either the host or the hostess changed seats.

Q9. If each person is placed directly opposite his or her spouse, which of the following pairs must be married?

Q10. My son adores chocolates. He likes biscuits. But he hates apples. I told him that he can buy as many chocolates he wishes. But then he must have biscuits twice the number of chocolates and apples more than biscuits and chocolates together. Each chocolate costs Re. 1. The cost of apple is twice of chocolate and four biscuits are worth of one apple. Then which of the following can be the amount that I spent on that evening on my son?