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Description: BANK PO SO Reasoning Test
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Match the following:

 
1. Play B a. Saturday
2. Play E b. Tuesday
3. Play A c. Wednesday
4. Play C d. Friday

Directions: Study the following information and answer the question that follows:

Six plays A, B, C, D, E and F are to be staged in a week starting from Monday to Sunday. There is a holiday in between in which no play will be staged.

1. Play A must not be staged before Play B.
2. There should be a 2-day gap in between when Play B and Play E are to be staged.
3. C must play on Tuesday.
4. Play A must be staged following the holiday.
5. Play F should not be performed either on Wednesday or Friday.
6. D must not be played after Play C.

  1. 1 - c, 2 - b, 3 - d, 4 - a

  2. 1 - c, 2 - d, 3 - a, 4 - b

  3. 1 - b, 2 - c, 3 - d, 4 - a

  4. 1 - d, 2 - a, 3 - c, 4 - b

  5. 1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - d, 4 - b

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The correct match is: 1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - d, 4 - b.

Which of the following combinations of Company - Person - Bike is correct?

Directions: Study the following information and answer the question that follows:

Six friends Aarav, Akash, Anirudh, Abhinav, Arvind and Ajay work in 6 different MNCs, i.e. TCS, CTS, IBM, Tech M, HCL and Wipro, not necessarily in the same order. Each of them has a different bike viz. Pulsar, Ninja, Hunk, R-15, Apache and Avenger, not necessarily in the same order.

1. The one who has Pulsar works in Tech M and the one who has Ninja works in TCS.
2. Ajay does not work either in IBM or HCL. Aarav has Hunk and works in CTS.
3. Arvind works in Wipro. Abhinav and Akash do not work in Tech M. Abhinav does not have Avenger.
4. The one who works in HCL does not have Apache or R-15 and Anirudh works in TCS.

  1. IBM - Ajay - Apache

  2. HCL - Akash - R-15

  3. HCL - Akash - Avenger

  4. Tech M - Abhinav - Avenger

  5. CTS - Aarav - Pulsar

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  1. According to conditions 1, 3 and 4, we can conclude that Anirudh works in TCS and Arvind works in Wipro. The person who works in TCS has Ninja.
    1. Aarav works in CTS and has Hunk (condition 2).
    2. As Ajay does not work in IBM or HCL, he must be working with Tech M and has the bike pulsar (condition 1).
    3. Arvind works in Wipro (condition 3).
    4. The person working in HCL does not have Apache or R-15. So, the person working in HCL has Avenger and the person who works in IBM or Wipro has either Apache or R-15.
    5. Abhinav does not have Avenger. So, definitely Akash has Avenger. So, this option is correct.

HCL - Akash - Avenger

Match the following:

 
1. CTS a. Ninja
2. HCL b. Pulsar
3. TCS c. Hunk
4. Tech M d. Avenger

Directions: Study the following information and answer the question that follows:

Six friends Aarav, Akash, Anirudh, Abhinav, Arvind and Ajay work in 6 different MNCs, i.e. TCS, CTS, IBM, Tech M, HCL and Wipro, not necessarily in the same order. Each of them has a different bike viz. Pulsar, Ninja, Hunk, R-15, Apache and Avenger, not necessarily in the same order.

1. The one who has Pulsar works in Tech M and the one who has Ninja works in TCS.
2. Ajay does not work either in IBM or HCL. Aarav has Hunk and works in CTS.
3. Arvind works in Wipro. Abhinav and Akash do not work in Tech M. Abhinav does not have Avenger.
4. The one who works in HCL does not have Apache or R-15 and Anirudh works in TCS.

  1. 1 - a, 2 - d, 3 - c, 4 - b

  2. 1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - d, 4 - b

  3. 1 - c, 2 - d, 3 - a, 4 - b

  4. 1 - c, 2 - b,3 - a ,4 - d

  5. 1 - b, 2 - d, 3 - a, 4 - c

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

From the above conditions, we get the following combinations: CTS - Aarav - Hunk HCL - Akash - Avenger TCS - Anirudh - Ninja IBM - Abhinav - R-15/Apache WIPRO - Arvind- R-15/Apache TECH M - Ajay - Pulsar

Hence, this is the correct answer.

If E is the 4th note of the scale, then which of the following must be true?

Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the question that follows:

A certain musical scale consists of exactly six notes: A, B, C, D, E and F. The notes are arranged from the lowest to the highest (starting from 1st note to 6th note of the scale). Each note has to appear once in the scale.

1. E is lower than F.

2. B is higher than A.

3. D is somewhere in between A and B.

4. No note is above C.

  1. A is the 3rd note.

  2. A is the 5th note.

  3. D is the 4th note.

  4. D is the 2nd note.

  5. B is the 5th note.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Summarising the above information, we ge ||| |---|---| |Notes| | |6th|C| |5th|F| |4th|E| |3rd|B| |2nd|D| |1st|A|

If A and D are separated by exactly one note, which of the following must be true?

Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the question that follows:

A certain musical scale consists of exactly six notes: A, B, C, D, E and F. The notes are arranged from the lowest to the highest (starting from 1st note to 6th note of the scale). Each note has to appear once in the scale.

1. E is lower than F.

2. B is higher than A.

3. D is somewhere in between A and B.

4. No note is above C.

  1. B is the 4th note.

  2. F is the 5th note.

  3. E is lower than D.

  4. D is lower than F.

  5. E is in between A and D.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

C is the highest note given. If A and D are separated by one note and B must be a higher note than A and D, then the arrangement will be as follows: 6th note : C 5th note : B

Case 1: As there is exactly one note between A and D and E is lower than F, so 4th note must be D, 3rd note must be F, 2nd note must be A and 1st note must be E.

Case 2: If we place D on the 3rd note, A must be placed on the 1st note. As E is lower than F, then 4th and 2nd notes must be F and E, respectively.

In both the cases, E is lower than D. So, this is the correct answer.

Which of the following statements is/are not true?

  1. Anirudh has Ninja.
  2. Akash has Avenger.
  3. Ajay has Apache.
  4. Aarav rides Hunk.
  5. Arvind has either Apache or R-15.

    Directions: Study the following information and answer the question that follows:

    Six friends Aarav, Akash, Anirudh, Abhinav, Arvind and Ajay work in 6 different MNCs, i.e. TCS, CTS, IBM, Tech M, HCL and Wipro, not necessarily in the same order. Each of them has a different bike viz. Pulsar, Ninja, Hunk, R-15, Apache and Avenger, not necessarily in the same order.

    1. The one who has Pulsar works in Tech M and the one who has Ninja works in TCS.
    2. Ajay does not work either in IBM or HCL. Aarav has Hunk and works in CTS.
    3. Arvind works in Wipro. Abhinav and Akash do not work in Tech M. Abhinav does not have Avenger.
    4. The one who works in HCL does not have Apache or R-15 and Anirudh works in TCS.

  1. Only 1 and 2

  2. Only 3 and 5

  3. Only 2, 3 and 5

  4. Only 3

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

From the conditions given, we get the following combinations |||| |---|---|---| |CTS|Aarav|Hunk| |HCL|Akash|Avenger| |TCS|Anirudh|Ninja| |IBM|Abhinav|R-15/Apache| |WIPRO|Arvind|R-15/Apache| |TECH M|Ajay|Pulsar|

The person having R-15 works in which of the following MNCs?

Directions: Study the following information and answer the question that follows:

Six friends Aarav, Akash, Anirudh, Abhinav, Arvind and Ajay work in 6 different MNCs, i.e. TCS, CTS, IBM, Tech M, HCL and Wipro, not necessarily in the same order. Each of them has a different bike viz. Pulsar, Ninja, Hunk, R-15, Apache and Avenger, not necessarily in the same order.

1. The one who has Pulsar works in Tech M and the one who has Ninja works in TCS.
2. Ajay does not work either in IBM or HCL. Aarav has Hunk and works in CTS.
3. Arvind works in Wipro. Abhinav and Akash do not work in Tech M. Abhinav does not have Avenger.
4. The one who works in HCL does not have Apache or R-15 and Anirudh works in TCS.

  1. Wipro

  2. CTS

  3. TCS

  4. IBM

  5. Either Wipro or IBM

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

As per the given conditions, we get the following arrangement: TCS - Ninja Tech M - Pulsar CTS - Hunk If we apply condition 3, we get the HCL - Avenger combination. After this, we are left with Wipro and IBM. So, we can assume that the person working in either Wipro or IBM has either Apache or R-15. 

If we arrange the plays alphabetically from Monday to Sunday, excluding the holiday, then how many plays will have to change their day of performance?

Directions: Study the following information and answer the question that follows:

Six plays A, B, C, D, E and F are to be staged in a week starting from Monday to Sunday. There is a holiday in between in which no play will be staged.

1. Play A must not be staged before Play B.
2. There should be a 2-day gap in between when Play B and Play E are to be staged.
3. C must play on Tuesday.
4. Play A must be staged following the holiday.
5. Play F should not be performed either on Wednesday or Friday.
6. D must not be played after Play C.

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5

  5. No change

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As per our conditions, the arrangement will be as follows: Monday - Play D Tuesday - Play C Wednesday - Play B Thursday - Holiday Friday - Play A Saturday - Play E Sunday - Play F

If we arrange them alphabetically, then more then 3 plays will have to change their day of performance. The new arrangement will be as follows: Monday - Play A Tuesday - Play B Wednesday - Play C Thursday - Holiday Friday - Play D Saturday - Play E Sunday - Play F

So, only 4 plays have to change their day of performance. This is the correct answer.

Which bike does Ajay have?

Directions: Study the following information and answer the question that follows:

Six friends Aarav, Akash, Anirudh, Abhinav, Arvind and Ajay work in 6 different MNCs, i.e. TCS, CTS, IBM, Tech M, HCL and Wipro, not necessarily in the same order. Each of them has a different bike viz. Pulsar, Ninja, Hunk, R-15, Apache and Avenger, not necessarily in the same order.

1. The one who has Pulsar works in Tech M and the one who has Ninja works in TCS.
2. Ajay does not work either in IBM or HCL. Aarav has Hunk and works in CTS.
3. Arvind works in Wipro. Abhinav and Akash do not work in Tech M. Abhinav does not have Avenger.
4. The one who works in HCL does not have Apache or R-15 and Anirudh works in TCS.

  1. Pulsar

  2. Ninja

  3. Apache

  4. Hunk

  5. Avenger

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

From the conditions, we get the following combinations: CTS - Aarav - Hunk HCL - Akash - Avenger TCS - Anirudh - Ninja IBM - Abhinav - R-15/Apache WIPRO - Arvind - R-15/Apache TECH M - Ajay - Pulsar

So, this is the correct answer.

Which of the following plays are respectively performed immediately after and before the holiday?

Directions: Study the following information and answer the question that follows:

Six plays A, B, C, D, E and F are to be staged in a week starting from Monday to Sunday. There is a holiday in between in which no play will be staged.

1. Play A must not be staged before Play B.
2. There should be a 2-day gap in between when Play B and Play E are to be staged.
3. C must play on Tuesday.
4. Play A must be staged following the holiday.
5. Play F should not be performed either on Wednesday or Friday.
6. D must not be played after Play C.

  1. Play A and Play B

  2. Play C and Play D

  3. Play B and Play E

  4. Play A and Play E

  5. Play F and Play A

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to question, Play A is performed after the holiday and as there is a 2-day gap in between Play B and Play E, so holiday and Play A performance day are in between the days Play B and Play E are staged. So, the sequence will be as follows: Tuesday - Play C Wednesday - Play B Thursday - Holiday Friday - Play A

Which of the following statements are true?

  1. Play D is not staged on the last day of the week.
  2. Play A and Play E have a 1-day gap in between them.
  3. Neither Tuesday nor Friday is a holiday.
  4. Play C is staged before Play F.

    Directions: Study the following information and answer the question that follows:

    Six plays A, B, C, D, E and F are to be staged in a week starting from Monday to Sunday. There is a holiday in between in which no play will be staged.

    1. Play A must not be staged before Play B.
    2. There should be a 2-day gap in between when Play B and Play E are to be staged.
    3. C must play on Tuesday.
    4. Play A must be staged following the holiday.
    5. Play F should not be performed either on Wednesday or Friday.
    6. D must not be played after Play C.

  1. Only 2 and 4

  2. Only 1 and 4

  3. Only 1, 3 and 4

  4. None of the statements is true.

  5. Only 1 and 2

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Statements 1, 3 and 4 are all true. Play D - Monday Play C - Tuesday Holiday - Thursday Play F - Sunday

Hence, this is the correct answer.

Which of the following days is a holiday?

Directions: Study the following information and answer the question that follows:

Six plays A, B, C, D, E and F are to be staged in a week starting from Monday to Sunday. There is a holiday in between in which no play will be staged.

1. Play A must not be staged before Play B.
2. There should be a 2-day gap in between when Play B and Play E are to be staged.
3. C must play on Tuesday.
4. Play A must be staged following the holiday.
5. Play F should not be performed either on Wednesday or Friday.
6. D must not be played after Play C.

  1. Monday

  2. Tuesday

  3. Thursday

  4. Friday

  5. Sunday

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Let's try to find out the arrangement according to conditions given above:

  1. C is played on Tuesday and D must not be played after C. So, Play D must be staged on Monday.
  2. There should be a 2-day gap in between Play B and Play E. Hence, we can try putting Play B either on Wednesday or Thursday.  Case 1: If play B is staged on Thursday, it won't satisfy the condition because there should be a holiday and a day in which A has to be played consecutively and F must played on Wednesday. Case 2: If play B is staged on Wednesday, then E will be played on Saturday. There would be a holiday and play A can be staged respectively on Thursday and Friday. Hence, it satisfies all the conditions. ** At any case, we can not assume E to be staged before B because Play A cannot be staged before Play B. Hence, the arrangement is as follows ||| |---|---| |Monday|D| |Tuesday |C| |Wednesday|B| |Thursday|Holiday| |Friday|A| |Saturday|E| |Sunday|F|

Which of the following conditions is/are necessary to prove that Thursday is a holiday?

Directions: Study the following information and answer the question that follows:

Six plays A, B, C, D, E and F are to be staged in a week starting from Monday to Sunday. There is a holiday in between in which no play will be staged.

1. Play A must not be staged before Play B.
2. There should be a 2-day gap in between when Play B and Play E are to be staged.
3. C must play on Tuesday.
4. Play A must be staged following the holiday.
5. Play F should not be performed either on Wednesday or Friday.
6. D must not be played after Play C.

  1. Only 4

  2. Only 1, 2 and 4

  3. Only 2, 4 and 5

  4. Only 2, 3, 4 and 5

  5. All conditions are required.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yes, these conditions are necessary to prove that Thursday is a holiday. From condition 3, Play C is staged on Tuesday. From conditions 2, 1 and 5 combined, we can conclude that Play B cannot be staged on Thursday and Play F cannot be staged on Wednesday or Friday. So, Play B must be staged on Wednesday and hence, Play E is staged on Saturday. Again, as Play F cannot be staged on Friday, it will be staged on Sunday. So, the holiday is on Thursday and Play A will be staged on Friday.

On which of the following day has Play A been staged?

Directions: Study the following information and answer the question that follows:

Six plays A, B, C, D, E and F are to be staged in a week starting from Monday to Sunday. There is a holiday in between in which no play will be staged.

1. Play A must not be staged before Play B.
2. There should be a 2-day gap in between when Play B and Play E are to be staged.
3. C must play on Tuesday.
4. Play A must be staged following the holiday.
5. Play F should not be performed either on Wednesday or Friday.
6. D must not be played after Play C.

  1. Immediately before the holiday

  2. Two days before Play E is to be performed

  3. Immediately after the holiday

  4. After Play F has been performed

  5. Before Play D is performed

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct answer as per condition 2.

Which of the following is not true?

Directions: Study the following information and answer the question that follows:

Six plays A, B, C, D, E and F are to be staged in a week starting from Monday to Sunday. There is a holiday in between in which no play will be staged.

1. Play A must not be staged before Play B.
2. There should be a 2-day gap in between when Play B and Play E are to be staged.
3. C must play on Tuesday.
4. Play A must be staged following the holiday.
5. Play F should not be performed either on Wednesday or Friday.
6. D must not be played after Play C.

  1. There is a holiday in between Play B and Play A.

  2. Play F is staged on Sunday.

  3. E is staged one day after the holiday.

  4. Friday is the holiday.

  5. The gap between Play C and Play A is the same as between Play B and Play E.

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Thursday is a holiday. Hence, this is not true.

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