Reasoning Quiz For Bank Mains Exam 2024-02nd January

Q1. Which of the following symbols should replace the sign (%) and (&) respectively in the given expression in order to make the expression ‘U>D’ and ‘J≥G’ definitely true?
A>U≥N%C>G&D≤B=K≤J>I
(a) =, ≥
(b) =, >
(c) ≤, =
(d) =,=
(e) =, <

Q2. Which of the following will be definitely not true if the given expression T<C>X>L≥I≥O<P≤S<M≥U=W is definitely true?
(a) M>O
(b) C>I
(c) X≥O
(d) M>P
(e) W≤M

Q3. How many words can be formed from the 1st, 6th, 7th and 9th letter of a word ‘SECRETARY’ by using each letter once in the word?
(a) Two
(b) One
(c) None
(d) Three
(e) More than three

Directions (4-5): Each of the following questions consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. Give answer
(a) If only argument I is strong
(b) If only argument II is strong
(c) If either I or II is strong
(d) If neither I nor II is strong
(e) If both I and II are strong.

Q4. Statement: Should India become a permanent member of UN’s Security Council?
Arguments: I. Yes. India has emerged as a country which loves peace and amity.
II. No. Let us first solve problems of our own people like poverty, malnutrition.

Q5. Statement: Should the persons below the age of 18 years be allowed to join armed forces?
Arguments: I. No. Persons below the age of 18 do not attain both physical and mental maturity to shoulder such burden.
II. Yes, this can make our army more powerful.

Solutions

S1. Ans. (d)
S2. Ans. (c)
S3. Ans. (b)
Sol. STAY

Solution (4-5):
S4. Ans. (a)
Sol. A peace – loving nation like India can well join an international forum which seeks to bring different nations on friendly terms with each other. So, argument I holds strong. Argument II highlights a different aspect. The internal problems of a nation should not debar it from strengthening international ties. So, argument II is vague.

S5. Ans. (a)
Sol. The armed forces must consist of physically strong and mentally mature individuals to take care of defense properly. So, argument I holds strong. Clearly, argument II holds no relevance.