Can a democratic system operate without effective opposition ? Statements :
I. The opposition is indispensable.
II. A good statesman always learns more from his opponents than from his fervent supporters.
A :
If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the given problem.
B :
If the data either I or II are sufficient to answer the given problem.
C :
If the data even in both the statements together are not sufficient.
D :
If the data in both the statements I and II are needed to answer the given problem.
Answer: C Neither of the statements mention whether a democratic system can operate without the opposition.
Q. No. 50:
Why haven't the Indian scientists made much headway in any field after Independence ? Statements : I. Indian scientists are not provided with up-to-date laboratory facilities. II. Indian scientists regard that knowledge of western science advances is enough for a nation to advance.
A :
If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the given problem.
B :
If the data either I or II are sufficient to answer the given problem.
C :
If the data even in both the statements together are not sufficient.
D :
If the data in both the statements I and II are needed to answer the given problem.
Answer: A Data in statement I is sufficient. The scientist are not provided with up-to-date facilities, hence they have not made much headway in any field after Independence.
Q. No. 51:
There were 54 members of a co-operative society. How many members attended the recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) ? Statements :
I. Normally two-third of the members attend the meeting.
II. One-sixth of the members were out of the town on AGM's day.
A :
If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the given problem.
B :
If the data either I or II are sufficient to answer the given problem.
C :
If the data even in both the statements together are not sufficient.
D :
If the data in both the statements I and II are needed to answer the given problem.
Answer: C We cannot give the exact number of members who attended the meeting with the help of given data in either of the statement. With data I we can only tell that approximately there were 36 members but it is not a exact figure.
Q. No. 52:
When will the prices of the air coolers be the lowest ? Statements :
I. From July till January end, the companies offer 15 percent off-season discount.
II. During November, the price will be 20 percent less than off-season prices and 30 percent less than February to June prices.
A :
If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the given problem.
B :
If the data either I or II are sufficient to answer the given problem.
C :
If the data even in both the statements together are not sufficient.
D :
If the data in both the statements I and II are needed to answer the given problem.
Answer: D By using both the statements together, we find that the maximum discount of aircooler is in the month of November.
Q. No. 53:
How much minimum marks will be required to pass an examination ? Statements : I. Student A secured 32% marks in that examination and he failed by 1 mark. Student B secured 36% marks in the same examination and his marks were 1 more than the minimum pass marks. II. Student A secured 30% of full marks in the examination and he failed by 2 marks. If he had secured 5 mre marks his percentage of marks would have been 40%.
A :
If the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
B :
If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question,
while data in statement II 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.
D :
If the data given in both the statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
Answer: C Statement I : Total marks = 2*100/4 = 50. Pass marks = 50 * 32/100 + 1 = 17. Statement II : Total marks = 5/10 * 100 = 50 Pass marks = 50*32/100 + 1 = 17.
Q. No. 54:
What selling price should be marked on an article ? Statements :
I. Discount of 5% is to be given and profit percentage should be double the discount. Purchase cost is in the range of Rs 300 to Rs 400.
II. 10% discount is to be allowed and 15% profit is to be obtained on the purchase cost of Rs 200 of the article.
A :
If the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question,
while data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the
question.
B :
If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question,
while data in statement II 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.
D :
If the data given in both the statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.