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Qualitative Reasoning - 5

Tests qualitative reasoning skills through reading comprehension, passage analysis, proverb interpretation, and scenario-based questions

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Nature is the most generous supplier of nourishment and guidance to us as humans. We are often advised to be in harmony with nature, and to achieve that, following measures are advised:
Get outside; take a nature walk.
Read books about nature.
Grow more plants.
Shut televisions.
Submerge in nature; meditate.
Pick up litter.
Reuse, recycle and reduce.
All the above mentioned measures can be categorised under the following three headings except:

  1. Be dutiful
  2. Conserve
  3. Be thankful
  4. Give back
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the given statements and answer the question that follows
A. Strike while the iron is hot.
B. Opportunity knocks but once.
C. When one door shuts, another opens.
D. Every dog has its day.

Which two statements express opposite sentiments?

  1. A and B
  2. C and D
  3. B and C
  4. A and D
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the given statements and answer the question that follows
A. Strike while the iron is hot.
B. Opportunity knocks but once.
C. When one door shuts, another opens.
D. Every dog has its day.

Which saying expresses the notion that time once gone will never come back?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Penance refers to an act of self-punishment or devotion performed voluntarily to show sorrow for a sin or other wrongdoing.
Which of the following doesn't refer to penance?

  1. A saint living alone in forests for 100 years
  2. A priest not having food to impress God
  3. A drug addict attending rehabilitation centre on his own
  4. Meditating in order to free oneself from evils
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

From her home town in Madhya Pradesh, Neena wants to book a train ticket to New Delhi through e-ticketing service of Indian Railways.
Which of the following steps should receive her maximum attention while booking an e-ticket?

  1. Selecting the date and time of train arrival
  2. Submitting complete and correct particulars
  3. Getting the credit card details verified
  4. Choosing the suitable web portal for booking the ticket
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements expresses the ideal relationship between the two categories, 'moral education' and 'school curriculum'?

  1. All schools must include moral education in their curriculum.
  2. Some schools promote moral education through their curriculum.
  3. Not all schools include moral education in their curriculum.
  4. Moral education can not be a part of school curriculum.
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The second scenario clearly indicates that

Directions: Read the following two scenarios and answer the question that follows:

Scenario- 1
Rohit always performs well in his exams. His parents are proud of him but cannot spare time to help him in his studies. They also do not like that he visit his friends very often. Just a day before his terminal exams, some relatives come over to their place uninvited. This visit disturbs Rohit’s concentration. Seeing this, his parents ask him to go to his friends place to study.

Scenario-2
Tania wants to celebrate her 16th birthday with her friends. All her friends have been inviting her to their birthday parties. But her parents want to celebrate it like in the previous years; with a traditional pooja at home, followed by family dinner. Her parents notice her lack of enthusiasm for the celebrations and surprise her by inviting all her friends for the dinner.

  1. Tania enjoys the company of her friends more than that of her family.
  2. Tania is bored of celebrating her birthday in the same manner every year.
  3. Tania has very few friends to celebrate her birthday with.
  4. Tania has no interest in celebrating her birthday.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The text highlights the importance of

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

It is obvious that in recent years, there has been a vast change in the attitude of parents towards children and perhaps an even greater change in the attitude of children towards parents.
Nowadays, the rod is used very sparingly. Among families of education and refinement, a child may still be thrashed by the mother or the father, but not very often. The significance of the happening is not very great, and half of the time, the spanking is marked by the irritable nervous condition of the parent, rather than the act of the child.
A child may sometimes be mildly slapped by a teacher, usually when the teacher is irritated and short-tempered. But, in nearly all cases, if a teacher dared to beat a child or cause it real pain, the child would only have to tell his/her parents and the teacher would be discharged.

And if such small punishments do occur today, they are confined to a very early age of the child. A boy or girl of twelve or fifteen has no fear of thrashing from father, mother or school teacher. School teachers are no longer allowed to beat their pupils or even to slap them.
  1. corporal punishment
  2. parent child relationship
  3. discipline in life
  4. proper handling of indiscipline among children
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The most likely reason for a child to get thrashed by his parents could be that the parents

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

It is obvious that in recent years, there has been a vast change in the attitude of parents towards children and perhaps an even greater change in the attitude of children towards parents.
Nowadays, the rod is used very sparingly. Among families of education and refinement, a child may still be thrashed by the mother or the father, but not very often. The significance of the happening is not very great, and half of the time, the spanking is marked by the irritable nervous condition of the parent, rather than the act of the child.
A child may sometimes be mildly slapped by a teacher, usually when the teacher is irritated and short-tempered. But, in nearly all cases, if a teacher dared to beat a child or cause it real pain, the child would only have to tell his/her parents and the teacher would be discharged.

And if such small punishments do occur today, they are confined to a very early age of the child. A boy or girl of twelve or fifteen has no fear of thrashing from father, mother or school teacher. School teachers are no longer allowed to beat their pupils or even to slap them.
  1. want to punish him
  2. are brutal
  3. do not want to spoil the child
  4. suffer momentary loss of temper
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The “change in attitude” being discussed in the passage is in relation to imparting

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

It is obvious that in recent years, there has been a vast change in the attitude of parents towards children and perhaps an even greater change in the attitude of children towards parents.
Nowadays, the rod is used very sparingly. Among families of education and refinement, a child may still be thrashed by the mother or the father, but not very often. The significance of the happening is not very great, and half of the time, the spanking is marked by the irritable nervous condition of the parent, rather than the act of the child.
A child may sometimes be mildly slapped by a teacher, usually when the teacher is irritated and short-tempered. But, in nearly all cases, if a teacher dared to beat a child or cause it real pain, the child would only have to tell his/her parents and the teacher would be discharged.

And if such small punishments do occur today, they are confined to a very early age of the child. A boy or girl of twelve or fifteen has no fear of thrashing from father, mother or school teacher. School teachers are no longer allowed to beat their pupils or even to slap them.
  1. education to a child
  2. social manners to a child
  3. discipline to a child
  4. healthy eating habits to a child
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The rod being used sparingly nowadays shows that the parents

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

It is obvious that in recent years, there has been a vast change in the attitude of parents towards children and perhaps an even greater change in the attitude of children towards parents.
Nowadays, the rod is used very sparingly. Among families of education and refinement, a child may still be thrashed by the mother or the father, but not very often. The significance of the happening is not very great, and half of the time, the spanking is marked by the irritable nervous condition of the parent, rather than the act of the child.
A child may sometimes be mildly slapped by a teacher, usually when the teacher is irritated and short-tempered. But, in nearly all cases, if a teacher dared to beat a child or cause it real pain, the child would only have to tell his/her parents and the teacher would be discharged.

And if such small punishments do occur today, they are confined to a very early age of the child. A boy or girl of twelve or fifteen has no fear of thrashing from father, mother or school teacher. School teachers are no longer allowed to beat their pupils or even to slap them.
  1. are not bothered about their children
  2. have become more considerate
  3. do not care for their children anymore
  4. are becoming harsh with their children
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

School teachers are no longer allowed to beat their pupils because

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

It is obvious that in recent years, there has been a vast change in the attitude of parents towards children and perhaps an even greater change in the attitude of children towards parents.
Nowadays, the rod is used very sparingly. Among families of education and refinement, a child may still be thrashed by the mother or the father, but not very often. The significance of the happening is not very great, and half of the time, the spanking is marked by the irritable nervous condition of the parent, rather than the act of the child.
A child may sometimes be mildly slapped by a teacher, usually when the teacher is irritated and short-tempered. But, in nearly all cases, if a teacher dared to beat a child or cause it real pain, the child would only have to tell his/her parents and the teacher would be discharged.

And if such small punishments do occur today, they are confined to a very early age of the child. A boy or girl of twelve or fifteen has no fear of thrashing from father, mother or school teacher. School teachers are no longer allowed to beat their pupils or even to slap them.
  1. pupils may start disrespecting them
  2. it is considered rude and unreasonable
  3. it is against the law
  4. pupils lack tolerance
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Today teenagers are not likely to be spanked because

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

It is obvious that in recent years, there has been a vast change in the attitude of parents towards children and perhaps an even greater change in the attitude of children towards parents.
Nowadays, the rod is used very sparingly. Among families of education and refinement, a child may still be thrashed by the mother or the father, but not very often. The significance of the happening is not very great, and half of the time, the spanking is marked by the irritable nervous condition of the parent, rather than the act of the child.
A child may sometimes be mildly slapped by a teacher, usually when the teacher is irritated and short-tempered. But, in nearly all cases, if a teacher dared to beat a child or cause it real pain, the child would only have to tell his/her parents and the teacher would be discharged.

And if such small punishments do occur today, they are confined to a very early age of the child. A boy or girl of twelve or fifteen has no fear of thrashing from father, mother or school teacher. School teachers are no longer allowed to beat their pupils or even to slap them.
  1. they don't make mistakes
  2. they will not tolerate any punishment
  3. the parent child relationship has changed
  4. they will become rude
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What can be concluded about Rohit's parents from the first scenario?

Directions: Read the following two scenarios and answer the question that follows:

Scenario- 1
Rohit always performs well in his exams. His parents are proud of him but cannot spare time to help him in his studies. They also do not like that he visit his friends very often. Just a day before his terminal exams, some relatives come over to their place uninvited. This visit disturbs Rohit’s concentration. Seeing this, his parents ask him to go to his friends place to study.

Scenario-2
Tania wants to celebrate her 16th birthday with her friends. All her friends have been inviting her to their birthday parties. But her parents want to celebrate it like in the previous years; with a traditional pooja at home, followed by family dinner. Her parents notice her lack of enthusiasm for the celebrations and surprise her by inviting all her friends for the dinner.

  1. They are inconsiderate and non-supportive.
  2. They want Rohit to score highest marks in his class.
  3. They are too busy to help Rohit in studies.
  4. They are happy to welcome even the uninvited guests.
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What conclusion can be drawn from both the scenarios?

Directions: Read the following two scenarios and answer the question that follows:

Scenario- 1
Rohit always performs well in his exams. His parents are proud of him but cannot spare time to help him in his studies. They also do not like that he visit his friends very often. Just a day before his terminal exams, some relatives come over to their place uninvited. This visit disturbs Rohit’s concentration. Seeing this, his parents ask him to go to his friends place to study.

Scenario-2
Tania wants to celebrate her 16th birthday with her friends. All her friends have been inviting her to their birthday parties. But her parents want to celebrate it like in the previous years; with a traditional pooja at home, followed by family dinner. Her parents notice her lack of enthusiasm for the celebrations and surprise her by inviting all her friends for the dinner.

  1. Children and parents may have different points of view.
  2. Parents do not always approve of their children's demands.
  3. Sometimes parents can fulfil even the unspoken wishes of their children.
  4. Parents must understand their children and support them always.
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following words best describe the outlook of Tania's family as described in the second scenario?

Directions: Read the following two scenarios and answer the question that follows:

Scenario- 1
Rohit always performs well in his exams. His parents are proud of him but cannot spare time to help him in his studies. They also do not like that he visit his friends very often. Just a day before his terminal exams, some relatives come over to their place uninvited. This visit disturbs Rohit’s concentration. Seeing this, his parents ask him to go to his friends place to study.

Scenario-2
Tania wants to celebrate her 16th birthday with her friends. All her friends have been inviting her to their birthday parties. But her parents want to celebrate it like in the previous years; with a traditional pooja at home, followed by family dinner. Her parents notice her lack of enthusiasm for the celebrations and surprise her by inviting all her friends for the dinner.

  1. Traditional
  2. Modern
  3. Social
  4. Religious
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The parent-child relationship as described in both the scenarios is

Directions: Read the following two scenarios and answer the question that follows:

Scenario- 1
Rohit always performs well in his exams. His parents are proud of him but cannot spare time to help him in his studies. They also do not like that he visit his friends very often. Just a day before his terminal exams, some relatives come over to their place uninvited. This visit disturbs Rohit’s concentration. Seeing this, his parents ask him to go to his friends place to study.

Scenario-2
Tania wants to celebrate her 16th birthday with her friends. All her friends have been inviting her to their birthday parties. But her parents want to celebrate it like in the previous years; with a traditional pooja at home, followed by family dinner. Her parents notice her lack of enthusiasm for the celebrations and surprise her by inviting all her friends for the dinner.

  1. positive
  2. conflicting
  3. friendly
  4. understanding
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What conclusion can be drawn from the first scenario?

Directions: Read the following two scenarios and answer the question that follows:

Scenario- 1
Rohit always performs well in his exams. His parents are proud of him but cannot spare time to help him in his studies. They also do not like that he visit his friends very often. Just a day before his terminal exams, some relatives come over to their place uninvited. This visit disturbs Rohit’s concentration. Seeing this, his parents ask him to go to his friends place to study.

Scenario-2
Tania wants to celebrate her 16th birthday with her friends. All her friends have been inviting her to their birthday parties. But her parents want to celebrate it like in the previous years; with a traditional pooja at home, followed by family dinner. Her parents notice her lack of enthusiasm for the celebrations and surprise her by inviting all her friends for the dinner.

  1. Rohit's parents are very strict and unsympathetic.
  2. Rohit lives in an extended family.
  3. Rohit's parents do not support his friendship with others.
  4. Rohit is very sincere towards his studies.
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