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Qualitative Reasoning - 2

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Directions: Read the given statements and answer the question that follows A. Actions speak louder than words. B. Silence is golden. C. Barking dog seldom bites. D. Pen is mightier than sword.

Which of the two statements express opposite sentiments?

  1. A and B

  2. C and D

  3. B and D

  4. A and D


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A suggests that actions are mightier, whereas D suggests otherwise.

Directions: Read the given statements and answer the question that follows A. Actions speak louder than words. B. Silence is golden. C. Barking dog seldom bites. D. Pen is mightier than sword.

Which saying encourages the people to be humble?

  1. A

  2. B

  3. C

  4. D


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Let us not boast what we can do; let us do.

According to Wikipedia, ‘orthographic projection’ is a means of representing a three-dimensional object in two dimensions. It is a form of parallel projection, where all the projection lines are orthogonal to the projection plane.

Which of the following represents an orthographic projection?

  1. A layout plan of an airport

  2. A map of Australia

  3. An engineering drawing of an automobile

  4. The front elevation of a house


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option (3) is correct. The rest are 2-D.

Manish decides to join the Indian Army after his graduation. What is most likely to be the first step of his preparation?

  1. His college trains him physically and mentally.

  2. He submits the completed application and writes the entrance test.

  3. He gives an interview and takes part in group discussion.

  4. He informs his parents and asks their opinion about his decision.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The first and immediate step would be informing his parents and asking their opinion. The rest will follow.

Which of the following statements expresses the ideal relationship between the two categories; 'schools' and 'tuition fee'?

  1. Only a few schools charge hefty tuition fee.

  2. No school charges tuition fee.

  3. All schools charges hefty fee.

  4. Some tuition centres charge hefty fee.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is the only desirable ideal relation between the two.

More and more people are now sending their daughters to schools. This shows that

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

Men and women are the two wheels of society. If one of the two falls defective, the society cannot make progress. Hence, we need education for females, same as we need it for the males. Female education is highly necessary for the society. Females are the first teachers of the future citizens of the country. If the mothers are ignorant, they cannot take proper care of the children. They cannot infuse good qualities in them. Hence, the very foundation of our people will remain weak. If the females are ignorant, we will lose the services of a powerful part of our society.

Indians are conservative by nature. Their blind faith and age old superstition stood against female education. Now, people have felt the virtue of female education. They do not hesitate to send their daughters to schools. Now, in India, we find women professors, lady doctors, lady scientists, lady politicians and lady ministers. But, a large number of women are still in dark. They should be educated in the interest of our national progress.
  1. number of schools are increasing

  2. people are becoming modern and less conservative

  3. people are realising the importance of female education

  4. the society is becoming aware about female empowerment


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

People are slowly becoming aware of the importance of female education and are therefore, now sending their daughters to schools and colleges.

‘Women are the first teachers of future citizens’ highlights the role of women as

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

Men and women are the two wheels of society. If one of the two falls defective, the society cannot make progress. Hence, we need education for females, same as we need it for the males. Female education is highly necessary for the society. Females are the first teachers of the future citizens of the country. If the mothers are ignorant, they cannot take proper care of the children. They cannot infuse good qualities in them. Hence, the very foundation of our people will remain weak. If the females are ignorant, we will lose the services of a powerful part of our society.

Indians are conservative by nature. Their blind faith and age old superstition stood against female education. Now, people have felt the virtue of female education. They do not hesitate to send their daughters to schools. Now, in India, we find women professors, lady doctors, lady scientists, lady politicians and lady ministers. But, a large number of women are still in dark. They should be educated in the interest of our national progress.
  1. school teachers

  2. mothers

  3. sisters

  4. spouses


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first teacher of a child from the very first moment that he is born is his mother.

The conservative Indian culture had a negative impact on society because

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

Men and women are the two wheels of society. If one of the two falls defective, the society cannot make progress. Hence, we need education for females, same as we need it for the males. Female education is highly necessary for the society. Females are the first teachers of the future citizens of the country. If the mothers are ignorant, they cannot take proper care of the children. They cannot infuse good qualities in them. Hence, the very foundation of our people will remain weak. If the females are ignorant, we will lose the services of a powerful part of our society.

Indians are conservative by nature. Their blind faith and age old superstition stood against female education. Now, people have felt the virtue of female education. They do not hesitate to send their daughters to schools. Now, in India, we find women professors, lady doctors, lady scientists, lady politicians and lady ministers. But, a large number of women are still in dark. They should be educated in the interest of our national progress.
  1. it promoted superstitions and myths

  2. it discriminated against girls and denied them education

  3. it was against modernisation and scientific development

  4. the society could not prosper just on culture


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

“Their blind faith and age old superstition stood against female education.”

What conclusion can be drawn from the first scenario?

Directions: Read the following two scenarios and answer the question that follows:

Scenario-1
Kavita knows that it is her brother Rohit who has stolen the money from her mother’s purse. Their mother unknowingly, doubts the servant of being the thief and decides to fire him from the job. Kavita later tells her mother the truth. The mother feels guilty for suspecting the poor servant and applauds Kavita for not showing any undue favour towards her younger brother.

Scenario-2

Robin is the treasurer of his school’s cultural society and is very sincere in his duties. He gets grant to organize the annual fair, from which he manages to save Rs.200 this time. His friend asks him not to return the money and use it for post-fair party. Robin goes to the party with friends but after depositing the money back in the society’s account.
  1. Kavita does not like her younger brother.

  2. Kavita's mother is very impulsive in taking decisions.

  3. Kavita's mother is a wise and sensible lady.

  4. Kavita is immature in taking important decisions.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Her mother is a sensible lady as he felt guilty for suspecting the poor servant and also applauded kavita for not showing any undue favour towards her younger brother.

The reference to males and females as two ‘wheels’ of the society demonstrates

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

Men and women are the two wheels of society. If one of the two falls defective, the society cannot make progress. Hence, we need education for females, same as we need it for the males. Female education is highly necessary for the society. Females are the first teachers of the future citizens of the country. If the mothers are ignorant, they cannot take proper care of the children. They cannot infuse good qualities in them. Hence, the very foundation of our people will remain weak. If the females are ignorant, we will lose the services of a powerful part of our society.

Indians are conservative by nature. Their blind faith and age old superstition stood against female education. Now, people have felt the virtue of female education. They do not hesitate to send their daughters to schools. Now, in India, we find women professors, lady doctors, lady scientists, lady politicians and lady ministers. But, a large number of women are still in dark. They should be educated in the interest of our national progress.
  1. their importance in running the society

  2. the need for equality to create balanced society

  3. the role of education in society

  4. the slow pace of economic development


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As the wheels of a vehicle maintain its balance, balance in society can be maintained by the equal participation of man and woman.

This text helps us to learn that

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

Men and women are the two wheels of society. If one of the two falls defective, the society cannot make progress. Hence, we need education for females, same as we need it for the males. Female education is highly necessary for the society. Females are the first teachers of the future citizens of the country. If the mothers are ignorant, they cannot take proper care of the children. They cannot infuse good qualities in them. Hence, the very foundation of our people will remain weak. If the females are ignorant, we will lose the services of a powerful part of our society.

Indians are conservative by nature. Their blind faith and age old superstition stood against female education. Now, people have felt the virtue of female education. They do not hesitate to send their daughters to schools. Now, in India, we find women professors, lady doctors, lady scientists, lady politicians and lady ministers. But, a large number of women are still in dark. They should be educated in the interest of our national progress.
  1. society needs to be balanced in order to progress

  2. we should not follow our faith and culture blindly

  3. women are equal to men in all aspects

  4. education of women is vital for a nation's progress


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

“They should be educated in the interest of our national progress”.

Which of these words best describes the virtue as highlighted in the first scenario?

Directions: Read the following two scenarios and answer the question that follows:

Scenario-1
Kavita knows that it is her brother Rohit who has stolen the money from her mother’s purse. Their mother unknowingly, doubts the servant of being the thief and decides to fire him from the job. Kavita later tells her mother the truth. The mother feels guilty for suspecting the poor servant and applauds Kavita for not showing any undue favour towards her younger brother.

Scenario-2

Robin is the treasurer of his school’s cultural society and is very sincere in his duties. He gets grant to organize the annual fair, from which he manages to save Rs.200 this time. His friend asks him not to return the money and use it for post-fair party. Robin goes to the party with friends but after depositing the money back in the society’s account.
  1. Characterisation

  2. Sincerity

  3. Truthfulness

  4. Self respect


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In both the scenarios the virtue that is highlighted is truthfulness. Kavita and Robin both placed truthfulness above any other emotion.

The second scenario clearly states that

Directions: Read the following two scenarios and answer the question that follows:

Scenario-1
Kavita knows that it is her brother Rohit who has stolen the money from her mother’s purse. Their mother unknowingly, doubts the servant of being the thief and decides to fire him from the job. Kavita later tells her mother the truth. The mother feels guilty for suspecting the poor servant and applauds Kavita for not showing any undue favour towards her younger brother.

Scenario-2

Robin is the treasurer of his school’s cultural society and is very sincere in his duties. He gets grant to organize the annual fair, from which he manages to save Rs.200 this time. His friend asks him not to return the money and use it for post-fair party. Robin goes to the party with friends but after depositing the money back in the society’s account.
  1. Robin loves to party with his friends.

  2. Robin is a loyal friend.

  3. The annual fair will be a successful event.

  4. Robin is very professional.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Robin is indeed very professional as he did not let any kind of greed make him unfaithful towards his duty.

For a study room, the direction chosen would most likely be

Directions: Use the following information to answer question:
Feng Shui associates different directions with specific meanings, according to their effect on human nature.
While constructing a house, architects often consider the association of various directions with the type of
room and its occupants.

Commonly recognised direction meanings include:
South – recognition, fame, wealth and prosperity
East – family, health, marriage and romantic happiness
West – children, mentors and networking
North – career prospects, education and knowledge

  1. Southwest

  2. Northwest

  3. Southeast

  4. Northeast


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Both the directions north and west present the desirable factors for a study room.

What conclusion can be drawn from both the scenarios?

Directions: Read the following two scenarios and answer the question that follows:

Scenario-1
Kavita knows that it is her brother Rohit who has stolen the money from her mother’s purse. Their mother unknowingly, doubts the servant of being the thief and decides to fire him from the job. Kavita later tells her mother the truth. The mother feels guilty for suspecting the poor servant and applauds Kavita for not showing any undue favour towards her younger brother.

Scenario-2

Robin is the treasurer of his school’s cultural society and is very sincere in his duties. He gets grant to organize the annual fair, from which he manages to save Rs.200 this time. His friend asks him not to return the money and use it for post-fair party. Robin goes to the party with friends but after depositing the money back in the society’s account.
  1. Be suspicious of even your near and dear ones.

  2. Relationships should not govern our moral values.

  3. We should be sincere towards our profession.

  4. Never hesitate to accept and correct your faults.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

No type of obligation towards relations should let you forget your moral values.

Which of the following best describes Robin's quality trait displayed in not spending the society's money at the party?

Directions: Read the following two scenarios and answer the question that follows:

Scenario-1
Kavita knows that it is her brother Rohit who has stolen the money from her mother’s purse. Their mother unknowingly, doubts the servant of being the thief and decides to fire him from the job. Kavita later tells her mother the truth. The mother feels guilty for suspecting the poor servant and applauds Kavita for not showing any undue favour towards her younger brother.

Scenario-2

Robin is the treasurer of his school’s cultural society and is very sincere in his duties. He gets grant to organize the annual fair, from which he manages to save Rs.200 this time. His friend asks him not to return the money and use it for post-fair party. Robin goes to the party with friends but after depositing the money back in the society’s account.
  1. Careless

  2. Immature

  3. Wise

  4. Generous


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

He was wise enough to be sincere and not get carried away.

Both the scenarios highlight

Directions: Read the following two scenarios and answer the question that follows:

Scenario-1
Kavita knows that it is her brother Rohit who has stolen the money from her mother’s purse. Their mother unknowingly, doubts the servant of being the thief and decides to fire him from the job. Kavita later tells her mother the truth. The mother feels guilty for suspecting the poor servant and applauds Kavita for not showing any undue favour towards her younger brother.

Scenario-2

Robin is the treasurer of his school’s cultural society and is very sincere in his duties. He gets grant to organize the annual fair, from which he manages to save Rs.200 this time. His friend asks him not to return the money and use it for post-fair party. Robin goes to the party with friends but after depositing the money back in the society’s account.
  1. ill effects of being idealistic

  2. trust in relationships

  3. importance of being morally upright

  4. money being the root cause of all evils


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In both the cases, Kavita and Robin did not have anything to lose if they did not tell the truth, except for their moral values.

The last lines of passage show that

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

Men and women are the two wheels of society. If one of the two falls defective, the society cannot make progress. Hence, we need education for females, same as we need it for the males. Female education is highly necessary for the society. Females are the first teachers of the future citizens of the country. If the mothers are ignorant, they cannot take proper care of the children. They cannot infuse good qualities in them. Hence, the very foundation of our people will remain weak. If the females are ignorant, we will lose the services of a powerful part of our society.

Indians are conservative by nature. Their blind faith and age old superstition stood against female education. Now, people have felt the virtue of female education. They do not hesitate to send their daughters to schools. Now, in India, we find women professors, lady doctors, lady scientists, lady politicians and lady ministers. But, a large number of women are still in dark. They should be educated in the interest of our national progress.
  1. our culture is slowly losing its shine

  2. people are rising to work for uplift of women

  3. much more effort is required in the field of female education

  4. women have now risen above men in various fields


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

“But a large number of women are still in dark. They should be educated in the interest of our national progress.”

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