A coaching centre in Bhopal advertises that 28% of its enrolled students clear a competitive exam, and claims this proves its teaching method is highly effective. However, the centre only admits students who have already scored in the top percentile on its own entrance test. Which of the following, if true, would most WEAKEN the argument above?

Since the centre only admits already high-scoring students, a similarly high pass rate might have occurred even without its specific teaching method.

The coaching centre has branches in several other cities as well.

Since the centre only admits already high-scoring students, a similarly high pass rate might have occurred even without its specific teaching method.

The centre's fees are higher than those of some other local coaching centres.

The exam in question is held once a year across the country.

LIC AAO Prelims Mini Mock Test 230

10 questions in 6 minutes, in the real LIC AAO Prelims section mix and marking scheme (+1 per correct, −0.25 per wrong). Free, no account needed. Everyone who opens this set gets the same 10 questions, so the percentile at the end is a real comparison.

Reasoning · 3
Quantitative Aptitude · 3
English · 4

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Q1 · Reasoning · Critical Reasoning
A coaching centre in Bhopal advertises that 28% of its enrolled students clear a competitive exam, and claims this proves its teaching method is highly effective. However, the centre only admits students who have already scored in the top percentile on its own entrance test. Which of the following, if true, would most WEAKEN the argument above?
भोपाल का एक कोचिंग सेंटर विज्ञापन करता है कि उसके नामांकित छात्रों में से 28% एक प्रतियोगी परीक्षा उत्तीर्ण करते हैं, और दावा करता है कि यह उसकी शिक्षण पद्धति की उच्च प्रभावशीलता साबित करता है। हालांकि, यह केंद्र केवल उन्हीं छात्रों को प्रवेश देता है जिन्होंने पहले ही अपनी प्रवेश परीक्षा में शीर्ष प्रतिशतक में अंक प्राप्त किए हों। निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन, यदि सत्य हो, तो उपरोक्त तर्क को सबसे अधिक कमज़ोर करेगा?
1. A.The coaching centre has branches in several other cities as well. / इस कोचिंग सेंटर की कई अन्य शहरों में भी शाखाएं हैं।
2. B.Since the centre only admits already high-scoring students, a similarly high pass rate might have occurred even without its specific teaching method. / चूंकि केंद्र केवल पहले से उच्च अंक प्राप्त छात्रों को ही प्रवेश देता है, इसकी विशिष्ट शिक्षण पद्धति के बिना भी इसी तरह की उच्च उत्तीर्णता दर हो सकती थी।
3. C.The centre's fees are higher than those of some other local coaching centres. / इस केंद्र की फीस कुछ अन्य स्थानीय कोचिंग केंद्रों से अधिक है।
4. D.The exam in question is held once a year across the country. / यह परीक्षा देश भर में साल में एक बार आयोजित होती है।
Q2 · Reasoning · Logical Sequence of Words
Study the five items below and choose the option that arranges them in the correct logical order: A. Nursery B. Secondary school C. University D. College E. Primary school
नीचे दिए गए पांच शब्दों का अध्ययन करें और उन्हें सही तार्किक क्रम में व्यवस्थित करने वाला विकल्प चुनें: A. नर्सरी B. माध्यमिक विद्यालय C. विश्वविद्यालय D. कॉलेज E. प्राथमिक विद्यालय
1. A.A, E, B, D, C
2. B.B, D, A, E, C
3. C.B, D, C, A, E
4. D.B, C, A, E, D
Q3 · Reasoning · Analogy (word/number/letter)
Shoal : Fish :: Swarm : ?
झुंड : मछलियां :: झुंड : ?
1. A.Hand / हाथ
2. B.Cow / गाय
3. C.Bees / मधुमक्खियां
4. D.Clothes / कपड़े
Q4 · Quantitative Aptitude · Clock
At what time between 4 and 5 o'clock will the two hands of a clock be 10 minute-spaces apart for the first time?
4 और 5 बजे के बीच किस समय घड़ी की दोनों सुइयाँ पहली बार 10 मिनट-स्थान दूर होंगी?
1. A.10 10/11 minutes past 4 / 4 बजकर 10 10/11 मिनट
2. B.32 8/11 minutes past 4 / 4 बजकर 32 8/11 मिनट
3. C.10 minutes past 4 / 4 बजकर 10 मिनट
4. D.21 9/11 minutes past 4 / 4 बजकर 21 9/11 मिनट
Q5 · Quantitative Aptitude · Linear & Quadratic Equations (Algebra)
For what value(s) of k does the equation x² + kx + 81 = 0 have equal roots?
k के किस मान (मानों) के लिए समीकरण x² + kx + 81 = 0 के मूल समान हैं?
1. A.±36
2. B.±81
3. C.±18
4. D.±9
Q6 · Quantitative Aptitude · Area (general problems)
A gravel path of uniform width 2.5 m is to be constructed all around the outside of a rectangular park that measures 60 m by 40 m. Find the area of the path.
60 मी. लंबे और 40 मी. चौड़े एक आयताकार पार्क के चारों ओर बाहर की ओर एकसमान 2.5 मी. चौड़ाई का बजरी वाला रास्ता बनाया जाना है। रास्ते का क्षेत्रफल ज्ञात करें।
1. A.500 m² / 500 वर्ग मी.
2. B.525 m² / 525 वर्ग मी.
3. C.550 m² / 550 वर्ग मी.
4. D.512.5 m² / 512.5 वर्ग मी.
Q7 · English · Phrasal Verbs
Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb "Look down on".
1. A.to reject
2. B.to eliminate as a possibility
3. C.to arrive, or to appear
4. D.to consider someone inferior
Q8 · English · Grammar — Nouns/Pronouns/Adjectives/Adverbs
Select the grammatically correct option: This is _____ mistake anyone could make.
1. A.the most worst
2. B.the worst
3. C.a worst
4. D.more worst
Q9 · English · Vocabulary
Choose the synonym of the word "SPONTANEOUS":
1. A.Planned
2. B.Deliberate
3. C.Impulsive
4. D.Calculated
Q10 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: He told me that he _____ the next day.
1. A.was coming
2. B.started
3. C.had already started
4. D.is coming