71. Statements: Some stars are planets. All planets are moons. No moon is a sun.
Conclusions: I. Some stars are moons. II. No planet is a sun.
A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
C. Both I and II follow
D. Neither I nor II follows
Correct Answer: C. Both I and II follow
Explanation: Since all planets are moons and some stars are planets, some stars must be moons. (I follows) Since all planets are moons and no moon is a sun, no planet can be a sun. (II follows)
72. I. x² - 5x - 6 = 0 II. y² - 7y + 12 = 0
A. x > y
B. x < y
C. x ≥ y
D. No relation can be established
Correct Answer: D. No relation can be established
Explanation: I. x² - 5x - 6 = 0 => (x-6)(x+1) = 0 => x = 6, -1 II. y² - 7y + 12 = 0 => (y-3)(y-4) = 0 => y = 3, 4 Comparing: 6 > 3, 6 > 4 -1 < 3, -1 < 4 Since x is both greater than and less than y, no relation can be established.
73. Rearrange: A. However, it requires careful planning. B. Investing in mutual funds is popular. C. This is due to its high return potential. D. Many people prefer it over traditional savings.
A. BDCA
B. BCDA
C. DBCA
D. ABCD
Correct Answer: A. BDCA
Explanation: B introduces the topic. D explains the preference. C gives the reason for preference. A adds a cautionary note.
74. 2, 3, 6, 15, 45, ?
A. 135
B. 157.5
C. 90
D. 180
Correct Answer: B. 157.5
Explanation: The pattern is multiplying by 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, and then 3.5. 45 * 3.5 = 157.5.
75. Pointing to a man, a woman said, "His mother is the only daughter of my mother." How is the woman related to the man?
A. Mother
B. Sister
C. Grandmother
D. Daughter
Correct Answer: A. Mother
Explanation: Only daughter of my mother is the woman herself. So, the man's mother is the woman herself.
76. The number of people (A) / who attended (B) / the seminar (C) / were very high (D).
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Correct Answer: D. were very high
Explanation: 'The number of' is followed by a singular verb. So 'were' should be 'was'.
77. A train 150m long is running at a speed of 54 km/hr. How much time will it take to pass a pole?
Explanation: (12 + 13) Ã 2 = 25 Ã 2 = 50. Wait, 12+13=25, 25*2=50. Let me check the options. Wait, (12+13)*2 = 25*2 = 50. Option A is 50. Let me re-check: (12+13)*2 = 25*2 = 50. Correct is A.
80. The project was ________ because of lack of funds.
A. continued
B. abandoned
C. started
D. praised
Correct Answer: B. abandoned
Explanation: 'Abandoned' means given up or discontinued, which fits the context of lacking funds.
