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This section includes 886 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your 9th Class knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Directions: In each questions below are given three statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read both of the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Statements: I. All rings are fingers. II. Some ears are fingers. III. All ears are necklaces. Conclusions: I. Some necklaces are fingers. II. Some necklaces are rings. |
| A. | None follows |
| B. | Only I follows |
| C. | Only II follows |
| D. | Both I and II follow |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Only II follows | |
| 2. |
In a certain code 'EDUCATION' is written as 'IGWDASGLJ. How is 'REASONING' written in that code? |
| A. | MNKCOCHTV |
| B. | VHCTOMGKC |
| C. | VGCTOMGLC |
| D. | VHCTONGKD |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. VGCTOMGLC | |
| 3. |
Directions: In the following questions, the symbols @, ©, , % and # are used with the following meanings illustrated. 'p@q' means 'p is neither smaller than nor equal to q'. 'p#q' means 'p is not smaller than q". ?p©q' means "p is not greater than q'. 'p%q' means 'p is neither greater than nor equal to q'. 'pq,' means 'p is neither smaller than nor greater than q" In each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find out which of the three conclusions I, II and III given below is/are definitely true. Statements: M#W, WN, N@B Conclusions: I. NM II. N%M III. M@B |
| A. | Only either I or II |
| B. | Only either I or III |
| C. | Only either I or II and III |
| D. | Only III |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Only III | |
| 4. |
Directions: In each questions below are given three statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read both of the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Statements: I. Some rings are bangles, II. Some bangles are tents. III. Some tents are skies. Conclusions: I. Some skies are bangles. II. Some tents are rings. |
| A. | I follows |
| B. | II follows |
| C. | Either I or II follows |
| D. | Neither I nor II follows |
| E. | Both I and II follow |
| Answer» E. Both I and II follow | |
| 5. |
Directions: In each questions below are given three statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read both of the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Statements: I. All trees are ponds. II. Some ponds are fields. III. All fields are benches. Conclusions: I. Some benches are trees. II. No bench is tree. |
| A. | I follows |
| B. | II follows |
| C. | Either I or II follows |
| D. | Neither I nor II follows |
| E. | Both I and II follow |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II follows | |
| 6. |
Directions: In each question below are two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the two given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two statements disregarding commonly known facts. Statements: I. Some sweets are salt. II. No salt is spice. Conclusions: I. Some sweets are spice. II. No spice is salt. |
| A. | Only I follows |
| B. | Only II follows |
| C. | Either I or II follows |
| D. | Neither I nor II follows |
| E. | Both I and II follow |
| Answer» C. Either I or II follows | |
| 7. |
Directions: In each question below are two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the two given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two statements disregarding commonly known facts. Statements: I. Some papers are plastics. II. All papers are clothes. Conclusions: I. Some plastics are clothes. II. Some plastics are papers. |
| A. | Only I follows |
| B. | Only II follows |
| C. | Either I or II follows |
| D. | Neither I nor II follows |
| E. | Both land II follow |
| Answer» F. | |
| 8. |
Directions: In each question below are two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the two given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two statements disregarding commonly known facts. Statements: I. All planes are birds, II. All birds are clouds. Conclusions: I. Some planes are clouds, II. Some clouds are birds. |
| A. | Only I follows |
| B. | Only II follows |
| C. | Either I or II follows |
| D. | Neither I nor II follows |
| E. | Both I and II follow |
| Answer» F. | |
| 9. |
Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a ?strong? argument is and which a ?weak? argument is. Statement: Should the railways in India be privatized in a phased manner like other public sector enterprises? Arguments: I. Yes. This is the only way to bring in competitiveness and provide better services to the public. II. No. This will pose a threat to the national security of our country as multinationals will enter into the fray. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. Both I and II are strong | |
| 10. |
Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a ?strong? argument is and which a ?weak? argument is. Statement: Should there be a maximum limit for the number of ministers in the Central Government? Arguments: I. No. The political party in power should have the freedom to decide the number of ministers to be appointed. II. Yes. The number of ministers should be restricted to a certain percentage of the total number of seats in the parliament to avoid unnecessary expenditure. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 11. |
Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a ?strong? argument is and which a ?weak? argument is. Statement: Should there be an upper age limit of 65 years for contesting Parliamentary, Legislative Assembly elections? Arguments: I. Yes. Generally, people above the age of 65 lose their dynamism and will power. II. No. The life span is so increased that people remain physically and mentally active even up to the age of 80. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. Both I and II are strong | |
| 12. |
Directions: Find the letter for the missing place. B, A, Z, D, C, Y, F, E,.... |
| A. | W |
| B. | X |
| C. | U |
| D. | G |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. U | |
| 13. |
Which number will complete the given series? \[4,\text{ }8,\text{ }12,\text{ }16,\text{ }?\] |
| A. | 18 |
| B. | 20 |
| C. | 22 |
| D. | 24 |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. 22 | |
| 14. |
Which term of the series 5, 10, 20, 40, ..... is 1280 ? |
| A. | 10th |
| B. | 9th |
| C. | 8th |
| D. | All of these |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. 8th | |
| 15. |
N5V, K7T, ?, E14P, B19N |
| A. | H9R |
| B. | H10Q |
| C. | H10R |
| D. | I10R |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. I10R | |
| 16. |
Find the missing numbers. 2, 3, 5,...... 11, 13 |
| A. | 12 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 8 |
| D. | 7 |
| Answer» B. 6 | |
| 17. |
Directions: In the following figure, the circle denotes intelligent persons the triangle is for creative persons, while the rectangle consists of lazy persons. Refer to this figure to answer these questions: Who are creative and lazy but not intelligent persons? |
| A. | A, C and F |
| B. | F |
| C. | C and F |
| D. | D, E and F |
| Answer» C. C and F | |
| 18. |
__op___mo___n____pnmop____ |
| A. | mnpmon |
| B. | mpnmop |
| C. | mnompn |
| D. | mnpomn |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. mpnmop | |
| 19. |
If it is possible to make a meaningful word with the second, fourth, eight and tenth letters of the word CONFIDENCE, which of the following will be second letter of that word? If more than one such word can be made, give 'S' as the answer. If no such word can be made, give 'P' as the answer. (SOF IMO 2016) |
| A. | O |
| B. | N |
| C. | S |
| D. | P |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
Find the missing letters ....... PSV, EHK, TWZ, ILO |
| A. | BEH |
| B. | ADG |
| C. | ZCF |
| D. | IMP |
| Answer» C. ZCF | |
| 21. |
Direction: In each of the following questions, there is a series. One term of the series is wrong. Find out the wrong term from four alternatives given below the series. 2,5,12,20,30,42,56 |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 12 |
| C. | 42 |
| D. | 56 |
| Answer» B. 12 | |
| 22. |
Direction: In each of the following questions, arrange the given words in a meaningful sequence and then choose the most appropriate order from the given four alternatives.1. Wrist 2. Palm 3. Thumb 4. Elbow 5. Shoulder |
| A. | 3,2,4,1,5 |
| B. | 3,2,1,4,5 |
| C. | 5,4,3,2,1 |
| D. | 5,4,1,3,2 |
| Answer» C. 5,4,3,2,1 | |
| 23. |
Direction: Read the following information carefully. A word arrangement machine when given an input of words arranges them following a particular rule in each step. Given below are the steps of rearrangement. Input : Birds are flying in the sky Step I : the Birds are flying in sky Step II : the sky Birds are flying in Step III : the sky in Birds are flying Step IV : the sky in flying Birds are Step IV is the final step. Answer the following questions as per the rule used in above steps. Which step will be the final step if input is given below? Input: "God helps them who help themselves" |
| A. | III |
| B. | IV |
| C. | V |
| D. | VI |
| Answer» D. VI | |
| 24. |
In the following questions, one word, which is in capitals, has had three OR four consecutive letters taken out. These 3 or 4 letters will make one correctly spelt word without changing the order. Find the appropriate 3 or 4 letter word. Anika must be CLR as she got top marks in the test. |
| A. | EVE |
| B. | EAR |
| C. | END |
| D. | CAN |
| Answer» B. EAR | |
| 25. |
Direction: Find the number which replaces the question mark. 2 3 8 27 112 ? |
| A. | 226 |
| B. | 339 |
| C. | 452 |
| D. | 565 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
Find the missing numbers. 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, 42,...... |
| A. | 60 |
| B. | 58 |
| C. | 56 |
| D. | 44 |
| Answer» D. 44 | |
| 27. |
Direction: In each of the questions given below, there is a series with one or more terms/ letters as missing each marked with'?'. Choose the correct alternative to replace the mark(s)'?'. 3 N 4, 6 M 10, 9, L, 5, 12 K 11, 15 J 6,? |
| A. | 18 l 12 |
| B. | 18 l 10 |
| C. | 18l8 |
| D. | 18l6 |
| Answer» B. 18 l 10 | |
| 28. |
Directions: In the following figure, the circle denotes intelligent persons the triangle is for creative persons, while the rectangle consists of lazy persons. Refer to this figure to answer these questions: Who are intelligent but lazy persons? |
| A. | G |
| B. | D |
| C. | E |
| D. | F |
| Answer» B. D | |
| 29. |
abc _ bc _ c _ |
| A. | acbbab |
| B. | aabbca |
| C. | aabacb |
| D. | aababc |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a ?strong? argument is and which a ?weak? argument is. Statement: Should a total ban be put on trapping wild animals? Arguments: I. Yes. Trappers are making a lot of money; II. No. Bans on hunting and trapping are not effective. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. Both I and II are strong | |
| 31. |
Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a ?strong? argument is and which a ?weak? argument is. Statement: Should Government close down loss-making public sector enterprises? Arguments: I. No. All employees will lose their jobs, security and earning, what would they do? II. Yes. In a competitive world the rule is ?survival of the fittest?. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 32. |
Directions: Which of the following does not fit in the mixed series given below? G4T, J10R, M20P, P43N, S90L |
| A. | J10R |
| B. | S90L |
| C. | M20P |
| D. | G4T |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. S90L | |
| 33. |
Directions: Which of the following does not fit in the mixed series given below? B0R, G3U, E3P, J7S, H9N |
| A. | E3P |
| B. | J7S |
| C. | H9N |
| D. | G3U |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. H9N | |
| 34. |
Find the missing numbers. 885, 870, 855, 840,...... |
| A. | 835 |
| B. | 855 |
| C. | 825 |
| D. | 815 |
| Answer» D. 815 | |
| 35. |
What should come next in the following letter series? Z A Z A C E Z A C E G Z A C E G I Z A C E G I |
| A. | Z |
| B. | J |
| C. | K |
| D. | A |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. A | |
| 36. |
Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a ?strong? argument is and which a ?weak? argument is. Statement: Should new universities be established in India? Arguments: I. No. We have still not achieved the target for literacy. II. No. We will have to face the problem of unemployed but highly qualified people. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» F. | |
| 37. |
Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a ?strong? argument is and which a ?weak? argument is. Statement: Should non-vegetarian food be totally banned in our country? Arguments: I. Yes. It is expensive and therefore, it is beyond the means of most people in our country. II. No. Nothing should be banned in a democratic country like ours. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 38. |
In the following questions, one word, which is in capitals, has had three OR four consecutive letters taken out. These 3 or 4 letters will make one correctly spelt word without changing the order. Find the appropriate 3 or 4 letter word. The passengers are waiting on the PLATM for the next train. |
| A. | EAR |
| B. | FOR |
| C. | FAN |
| D. | TON |
| Answer» C. FAN | |
| 39. |
Find the missing numbers. 3, 12, 27, 48, 75, ...... |
| A. | 106 |
| B. | 109 |
| C. | 112 |
| D. | 108 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
ba_b_aab_a_b |
| A. | abaa |
| B. | abba |
| C. | baab |
| D. | babb |
| Answer» C. baab | |
| 41. |
Direction: Find the character or number which replaces the question mark in the series given below. ajs gpy ? sbk yhq |
| A. | dmv |
| B. | mve |
| C. | oua |
| D. | qzi |
| Answer» C. oua | |
| 42. |
Direction: In each of the following questions, arrange the given words in a meaningful sequence and then choose the most appropriate order from the given four alternatives. 1. Relief 2. Protect 3. Flood 4. Rain 5. Pressure |
| A. | 5,4,3,2,1 |
| B. | 3,4,5,1,2 |
| C. | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4, 5, 1 |
| Answer» B. 3,4,5,1,2 | |
| 43. |
ac _ cab _ baca _ aba _ acac |
| A. | aacb |
| B. | acbc |
| C. | babb |
| D. | bcbb |
| Answer» B. acbc | |
| 44. |
Direction: Study the following information carefully. A number arrangement machine when given an input arranges the numbers step by step in a particular way. The steps of rearrangements are given below: Input : 16 28 35 40 56 70 Step! : 70 16 28 35 40 56 Step II : 70 56 16 28 35 40 Step III : 70 56 40 16 28 35 Step IV : 70 56 40 35 16 28 Step V : 70 56 40 35 28 16 The step V is the last step. Answer the following questions. For the following input, what will be step III? Input: 07 22 40 70 99 100 |
| A. | 100 99 07 22 40 70 |
| B. | 100 99 70 07 22 40 |
| C. | 100 99 70 40 22 07 |
| D. | 100 70 22 40 99 07 |
| Answer» C. 100 99 70 40 22 07 | |
| 45. |
ABD, DGK, HMS, MTB, SBL,? |
| A. | XKW |
| B. | ZAB |
| C. | ZKU |
| D. | ZKW |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 46. |
Find the missing numbers. 1236, 2346, 3456, 4566,....... |
| A. | 5686 |
| B. | 5676 |
| C. | 5666 |
| D. | 5696 |
| Answer» C. 5666 | |
| 47. |
The first word can be changed into the last word by replacing one letter at a time and each time making a proper word spelt correctly. Identify the pair of letters replaced in the first and last word. RENT TINT |
| A. | R, T |
| B. | T, E |
| C. | E, I |
| D. | E, N |
| Answer» B. T, E | |
| 48. |
Directions: In each question below are two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the two given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two statements disregarding commonly known facts. Statements: I. Some pencils are lead. II. All lead are ink. Conclusions: I. Some ink are pencils. II. All ink are lead. |
| A. | Only I follows |
| B. | Only II follows |
| C. | Either I or II follows |
| D. | Neither I nor II follows |
| E. | Both I and II follows |
| Answer» B. Only II follows | |
| 49. |
Directions: In each question below are two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the two given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two statements disregarding commonly known facts. Statements: I. Some ovens are refrigerators. II. Some refrigerators are ACs. Conclusions: I. Some ACs are ovens. II. No AC is oven. |
| A. | Only I follows |
| B. | Only II follows |
| C. | Either I or II follows |
| D. | Neither I nor II follows |
| E. | Both I and II follows |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II follows | |
| 50. |
Directions: In each questions below are given three statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read both of the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Statements: I. All glasses are rivers. II. All rivers are bottles. III. All bottles are plates Conclusions: I. Some plates are rivers. II. Some bottles are glasses. |
| A. | I follows |
| B. | II follows |
| C. | Either I or II follows |
| D. | Neither I nor II follows |
| E. | Both I and II follow |
| Answer» F. | |