Statement: The following question has come up for public discussion. Should regional languages be made a compulsory subject up to secondary school across the country? Arguments: I. Yes, because it would help preserve linguistic diversity and give students a practical ability to communicate in the language of the region they live in. II. No, because schools with students from many different linguistic backgrounds would struggle to teach one single regional language compulsorily to everyone. Which of the above arguments is/are strong?

Both arguments I and II are strong

Neither argument I nor II is strong

Given the rule: 'If it rains, then the ground becomes wet.' Suppose it is NOT the case that it rains. What can be logically concluded?

Nothing can be concluded about whether the ground becomes wet.

It logically follows that the ground becomes wet.

Nothing can be concluded about whether the ground becomes wet.

Nothing can be concluded about whether it rains.

It logically follows that it is not the case that it rains.

Statement I: A major bridge connecting Narmadapuram to the highway was closed for 4 days of emergency repairs. Statement II: Commute times for daily travellers from Narmadapuram to the highway nearly doubled. What is the relationship between the two statements?

Statement I is the cause and Statement II is its effect

Both I and II are independent causes

Both I and II are effects of a common cause

Statement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect

Statement I is the cause and Statement II is its effect

Statement: The highway has been closed to traffic since yesterday because heavy rain damaged its structure. Conclusions: I. The highway is currently not open for traffic. II. The highway will remain closed permanently from now on. Which of the above conclusions logically follows/follow from the statement?

Both conclusions I and II follow

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

A museum in Coimbatore cut its entry fee, and visitor numbers rose by 24% over the following three months. The museum director concluded that the fee cut alone was responsible for the rise in visitors. Which of the following, if true, would most WEAKEN the argument above?

The same three months included the winter school holidays, when museum visits by families and school groups typically rise across the city regardless of pricing.

The museum is open six days a week.

The fee cut was announced through local newspaper advertisements.

The same three months included the winter school holidays, when museum visits by families and school groups typically rise across the city regardless of pricing.

The museum features exhibits on the region's history and culture.

The question below is followed by two statements I and II. Decide whether the data in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Amit and Asha together can complete a piece of work in 15 days. In how many days can Amit alone complete it? I. Asha alone can complete the work in 40 days. II. Asha alone can complete half of the work in 20 days.

Either statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient

Statement I alone is sufficient, but statement II alone is not sufficient

Statement II alone is sufficient, but statement I alone is not sufficient

Both statements I and II together are sufficient, but neither statement alone is sufficient

Either statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Prelims Mini Mock Test 350

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Q1 · Reasoning · Statement and Argument
Statement: The following question has come up for public discussion. Should regional languages be made a compulsory subject up to secondary school across the country? Arguments: I. Yes, because it would help preserve linguistic diversity and give students a practical ability to communicate in the language of the region they live in. II. No, because schools with students from many different linguistic backgrounds would struggle to teach one single regional language compulsorily to everyone. Which of the above arguments is/are strong?
कथन: निम्नलिखित प्रश्न सार्वजनिक चर्चा के लिए सामने आया है। क्या पूरे देश में माध्यमिक विद्यालय तक क्षेत्रीय भाषाओं को अनिवार्य विषय बनाया जाना चाहिए? तर्क: I. हां, क्योंकि इससे भाषाई विविधता को बचाए रखने में मदद मिलेगी और छात्रों को उस क्षेत्र की भाषा में व्यावहारिक संवाद क्षमता मिलेगी जहां वे रहते हैं। II. नहीं, क्योंकि विभिन्न भाषाई पृष्ठभूमि वाले छात्रों वाले विद्यालयों के लिए सभी को अनिवार्य रूप से एक ही क्षेत्रीय भाषा पढ़ाना कठिन होगा। उपरोक्त में से कौन सा/से तर्क सशक्त है/हैं?
1. A.Only argument I is strong / केवल तर्क I सशक्त है
2. B.Only argument II is strong / केवल तर्क II सशक्त है
3. C.Both arguments I and II are strong / दोनों तर्क I और II सशक्त हैं
4. D.Neither argument I nor II is strong / न तो तर्क I और न ही तर्क II सशक्त है
Q2 · Reasoning · Logical Deduction
Given the rule: 'If it rains, then the ground becomes wet.' Suppose it is NOT the case that it rains. What can be logically concluded?
दिया गया नियम: 'यदि बारिश होती है, तो ज़मीन गीली हो जाती है।' मान लीजिए कि यदि बारिश होती है — यह सत्य नहीं है। तार्किक रूप से क्या निष्कर्ष निकाला जा सकता है?
1. A.It logically follows that the ground becomes wet.
2. B.Nothing can be concluded about whether the ground becomes wet.
3. C.Nothing can be concluded about whether it rains.
4. D.It logically follows that it is not the case that it rains.
Q3 · Reasoning · Cause and Effect
Statement I: A major bridge connecting Narmadapuram to the highway was closed for 4 days of emergency repairs. Statement II: Commute times for daily travellers from Narmadapuram to the highway nearly doubled. What is the relationship between the two statements?
कथन I: नर्मदापुरम को राजमार्ग से जोड़ने वाला एक प्रमुख पुल 4 दिनों की आपातकालीन मरम्मत के लिए बंद कर दिया गया। कथन II: नर्मदापुरम से राजमार्ग तक रोज़ाना यात्रा करने वालों का यात्रा समय लगभग दोगुना हो गया। दोनों कथनों के बीच क्या संबंध है?
1. A.Both I and II are independent causes / I और II दोनों स्वतंत्र कारण हैं
2. B.Both I and II are effects of a common cause / I और II दोनों एक ही सामान्य कारण के प्रभाव हैं
3. C.Statement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect / कथन II कारण है और कथन I उसका प्रभाव है
4. D.Statement I is the cause and Statement II is its effect / कथन I कारण है और कथन II उसका प्रभाव है
Q4 · Reasoning · Statement and Conclusion
Statement: The highway has been closed to traffic since yesterday because heavy rain damaged its structure. Conclusions: I. The highway is currently not open for traffic. II. The highway will remain closed permanently from now on. Which of the above conclusions logically follows/follow from the statement?
कथन: भारी वर्षा से इसकी संरचना क्षतिग्रस्त हो गई के कारण राजमार्ग कल से यातायात के लिए बंद है। निष्कर्ष: I. राजमार्ग वर्तमान में यातायात के लिए खुला नहीं है। II. राजमार्ग अब से हमेशा के लिए बंद रहेगा। उपरोक्त में से कौन सा/से निष्कर्ष कथन से तार्किक रूप से निकलता/निकलते है/हैं?
1. A.Only conclusion I follows / केवल निष्कर्ष I अनुसरण करता है
2. B.Only conclusion II follows / केवल निष्कर्ष II अनुसरण करता है
3. C.Both conclusions I and II follow / दोनों निष्कर्ष I और II अनुसरण करते हैं
4. D.Neither conclusion I nor II follows / न तो निष्कर्ष I और न ही II अनुसरण करता है
Q5 · Reasoning · Critical Reasoning
A museum in Coimbatore cut its entry fee, and visitor numbers rose by 24% over the following three months. The museum director concluded that the fee cut alone was responsible for the rise in visitors. Which of the following, if true, would most WEAKEN the argument above?
कोयंबटूर के एक संग्रहालय ने अपना प्रवेश शुल्क घटाया, और अगले तीन महीनों में आगंतुकों की संख्या 24% बढ़ गई। संग्रहालय निदेशक ने निष्कर्ष निकाला कि केवल शुल्क में कटौती ही आगंतुकों में वृद्धि के लिए जिम्मेदार थी। निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन, यदि सत्य हो, तो उपरोक्त तर्क को सबसे अधिक कमज़ोर करेगा?
1. A.The museum is open six days a week. / संग्रहालय सप्ताह में छह दिन खुला रहता है।
2. B.The fee cut was announced through local newspaper advertisements. / शुल्क में कटौती की घोषणा स्थानीय समाचार पत्र विज्ञापनों के माध्यम से की गई थी।
3. C.The same three months included the winter school holidays, when museum visits by families and school groups typically rise across the city regardless of pricing. / इन्हीं तीन महीनों में सर्दियों की स्कूल छुट्टियां भी शामिल थीं, जब मूल्य निर्धारण की परवाह किए बिना परिवारों और स्कूल समूहों द्वारा संग्रहालय भ्रमण आमतौर पर पूरे शहर में बढ़ जाता है।
4. D.The museum features exhibits on the region's history and culture. / संग्रहालय में क्षेत्र के इतिहास और संस्कृति पर प्रदर्शनियां हैं।
Q6 · Quantitative Aptitude · Percentage
The price of milk rises by 10%. By what percent must a family reduce its consumption of milk so that its expenditure on milk remains the same?
दूध का मूल्य 10% बढ़ जाता है। एक परिवार को दूध की खपत कितने प्रतिशत घटानी चाहिए ताकि दूध पर उसका व्यय समान रहे?
1. A.20%
2. B.9¹⁄₁₁%
3. C.11¹⁄₉%
4. D.50%
Q7 · Quantitative Aptitude · Mensuration 2D (Area)
The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 13:14:15 and its perimeter is 126 cm. Find the area of the triangle.
एक त्रिभुज की भुजाएँ 13:14:15 के अनुपात में हैं और इसका परिमाप 126 सेमी है। त्रिभुज का क्षेत्रफल ज्ञात कीजिए।
1. A.720 cm² / 720 वर्ग सेमी
2. B.756 cm² / 756 वर्ग सेमी
3. C.780 cm² / 780 वर्ग सेमी
4. D.800 cm² / 800 वर्ग सेमी
Q8 · Quantitative Aptitude · Mensuration 3D (Volume & Surface Area)
A frustum of a cone has a larger radius of 13 cm and height 7 cm. If its volume is 2926 cm³, find the smaller radius. (Use π = 22/7)
एक शंकु छिन्नक की बड़ी त्रिज्या 13 सेमी और ऊँचाई 7 सेमी है। यदि इसका आयतन 2926 सेमी³ है, तो छोटी त्रिज्या ज्ञात कीजिए। (π = 22/7 लीजिए)
1. A.12 cm / 12 सेमी
2. B.8 cm / 8 सेमी
3. C.10 cm / 10 सेमी
4. D.15 cm / 15 सेमी
Q9 · Quantitative Aptitude · Data Sufficiency (Quant)
The question below is followed by two statements I and II. Decide whether the data in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Amit and Asha together can complete a piece of work in 15 days. In how many days can Amit alone complete it? I. Asha alone can complete the work in 40 days. II. Asha alone can complete half of the work in 20 days.
नीचे दिए गए प्रश्न के बाद दो कथन I और II दिए गए हैं। निर्णय कीजिए कि कथनों में दिए गए आँकड़े प्रश्न का उत्तर देने के लिए पर्याप्त हैं या नहीं। अमित और आशा मिलकर एक काम 15 दिन में पूरा कर सकते हैं। अमित अकेले उसे कितने दिनों में पूरा कर सकता है? I. आशा अकेले उस काम को 40 दिन में पूरा कर सकता है। II. आशा अकेले उस काम का आधा 20 दिन में कर सकता है।
1. A.Statement I alone is sufficient, but statement II alone is not sufficient / कथन I अकेले पर्याप्त है, परंतु कथन II अकेले पर्याप्त नहीं है
2. B.Statement II alone is sufficient, but statement I alone is not sufficient / कथन II अकेले पर्याप्त है, परंतु कथन I अकेले पर्याप्त नहीं है
3. C.Both statements I and II together are sufficient, but neither statement alone is sufficient / कथन I और II दोनों मिलकर पर्याप्त हैं, परंतु कोई भी कथन अकेले पर्याप्त नहीं है
4. D.Either statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient / कथन I अकेले अथवा कथन II अकेले पर्याप्त है
Q10 · Quantitative Aptitude · Area (general problems)
A rectangular lawn measuring 95 m by 60 m has two crossing paths of uniform width 5 m running through its centre, one parallel to the length and one parallel to the breadth. Find the total area of the paths.
95 मीटर लंबे और 60 मीटर चौड़े एक आयताकार लॉन के बीचोंबीच 5 मीटर चौड़ाई वाले दो रास्ते इस प्रकार बने हैं कि एक लंबाई के समानांतर और दूसरा चौड़ाई के समानांतर है। दोनों रास्तों का कुल क्षेत्रफल ज्ञात करें।
1. A.775 sq m / 775 वर्ग मीटर
2. B.760 sq m / 760 वर्ग मीटर
3. C.750 sq m / 750 वर्ग मीटर
4. D.175 sq m / 175 वर्ग मीटर