Directions to Solve: In each of the questions below consists of a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and
Give answer:
(A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question
(B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question
(C) If the data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question
(D1) If the data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question and
(D2) If the data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.
41How many brothers does Tarun have ? Statements: I. Tarun's father has three children.
II. Tarun has two sisters.
A
I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
B
II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C
Either I or II is sufficient;
D
Both I and II are sufficient
Correct Ans:D
Explanation:
From both the statements together, we find that Tarun's father has three children — Tarun and his two sisters This means that Tarun has no brother.
So, both I and II are needed.
D
42What is Reena's rank in the class ? Statements: I. There are 26 students in the class.
II. There are 9 students who have scored less than Reena.
A
If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question
B
II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C
Either I or II is sufficient;
D
Both I and II are sufficient
Correct Ans:D
Explanation:
From I and II, we conclude that there are 16 students above Reyna in rank. Thus, Reenats rank is 17th in the class So, both the statements are necessary.
D
43Manoj, Prabhakar, Akash and Kamal are four friends. Who among them is the heaviest ? Statements:I.Prabhakar is heavier than Manoj and Kamal but lighter than Akash. II.Manoj is lighter than Prabhakar and Akash but heavier than Kamal.
A
I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
B
II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C
Either I or II is sufficient
D
Neither I nor II is sufficient
Correct Ans:D
Explanation:
From I, we have: P > M, P > K, A > P.
Thus, A > P > M > K or A > P > K > M. So, Akash is the heaviest.
From II, we have: P > M, A > M, M > K.
Thus, A > P > M > K or P > A > M > K. So, either Akash or Prabhakar is the heaviest.
D
44Vinod's and Javed's salaries are in the proportion of 4 : 3 respectively. What is Vinod's salary ? Statements:I.Javed's salary is 75% that of Vinod's salary. II.Javed's salary is Rs 4500.
A
I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
B
II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C
Either I or II is sufficient
D
Neither I nor II is sufficient
Correct Ans:Z
Explanation:
Statement I is merely an interpretation of the information contained in the question.
However, Vinod's salary can be ascertained from II as follows : Let Vinod's and Javed's salaries be 4x and 3x respectively. Then, 3x = 4500 or x = 1500. Therefore Vinod's salary = 4x = Rs. 6000.
Z
45What is the shortest distance between Devipur and Durgapur ? Statements:I.Durgapur is 20 kms away from Rampur. II.Devipur is 15 kms away from Rampur.
A
I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
B
II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C
Either I or II is sufficient
D
Neither I nor II is sufficient
Correct Ans:D
Explanation:
Clearly, the distance of each village from Rampur is given in I and II. But nothing about their relative positions is mentioned. So, the distance between the two villages cannot be calculated.
D
46How many children does M have ? Statements:I.H is the only daughter of X who is wife of M. II.K and J are brothers of M.
A
I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
B
II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C
Either I or II is sufficient
D
Neither I nor II is sufficient
Correct Ans:Z
Explanation:
From I, we conclude that H is the only daughter of M. But this does not indicate that M has no son. The information given in II is immaterial.
Z
47How is X related to Y ? Statements:I.Y says, "I have only one brother". II.X says, "I have only one sister".
A
I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
B
II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C
Either I or II is sufficient
D
Neither I nor II is sufficient
Correct Ans:D
Explanation:
The statements in I and II do not provide any clue regarding relation between X and Y.
D
48B is the brother of A. How is A related to B ? Statements:I.A is the sister of C. II.E is the husband of A.
A
I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
B
II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C
Either I or II is sufficient
D
Neither I nor II is sufficient
Correct Ans:C
Explanation:
B is A's brother means A is either brother or sister of B. Now, each one of I and II individually indicates that A is a female, which means that A is B's sister.
C
49Manoj, Prabhakar, Mash and Kamal are four friends. Who among them is the heaviest '' Statements: I. Prabhakar is heavier than Manoj and Kamal but lighter than Akash.
II.Manoj is lighter than Prabhakar and Mask but heavier than Kamal.
A
I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
B
II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C
Either I or II is sufficient;
D
Both I and II are sufficient
Correct Ans:D
Explanation:
From I, we have, P > M, P > K, A > P.
From II we have, M > K, P > M, A > P.
Combining the above two, we have : A > P > M > K.
Thus, Akash is the heaviest. So, both the statements are required.
D
50At what time did Sonali leave her home for office? Statements: I. Sonali received a phone call at 9:15 a.m. at her home.
II. Sonali's car reached office at 10:15 a.m. 45 minutes after she left her residence.
A
I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
B
II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C
Either I or II is sufficient;
D
Neither I nor II is sufficient
Correct Ans:B
Explanation:
From statement II, we conclude that Sonali left her home 45 minutes before 10.15 a.m. i.e, 9.30 a.m.
