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AFCAT Test No. 1 Reasoning
1. Given below are some paragraphs. At the end of each paragraph are conclusions which could/could not be drawn from what has been stated in the piece. Mark the conclusions as follows:
A) Definitely True B) Probably True C) Cannot Say D) Probably False E) Definitely False
(I) "Earn bread, Uncle Cor ? How do you mean that ? Earn bread ... or deserve bread ? Not to deserve one's bread, that is to be unworthy of it, that certainly is a crime for every honest man is worthy of his bread. But unluckily not being able to earn it, though deserving it, that is a misfortune and a great one". - Lust for Life - Irving Stone
1. There is not much difference between earning one's bread and deserving one's bread. A B C D E Ans : E
2. A man may deserve his bread, all the same not be able to earn it. A B C D E Ans : A
3. A man who cannot earn his bread is unworthy of it A B C D E Ans : D
4. Every honest man is worthy of his bread because he labours for it A B C D E Ans : A
5. A man who deserves his bread but cannot earn it cannot be condemned. A B C D E Ans : A
(II) When lying has become common currency among public figures who ask to be regarded for telling their ghost-writers improved true version of their lives, is it any wonder that the writers in the privacy of art should catch at these events which reveal the deeper, sadder as some would say, the more depressing aspects of life ? The story tellers; the truth - tellers are the least welcome guests at the feast of liars; they have not choice but to go their own way, writing the story. - William Henry
6. Biographers who stick to the truth are in fact rebels against the cult of falsehood being spread by those keen on showing themselves in the best possible light. A B C D E Ans : D
7. Genuine writers always catch at the more depressing aspects of life. A B C D E Ans : A
8. Story tellers are not always retailers of truth. A B C D E Ans : B
9. Those who get their biographies written by others do not like the ones who make such attempts themselves. A B C D E Ans : C
10. Public figures resort to falsehood because they have an image to project. A B C D E Ans : C
(III) The democratic method inevitably implies trying to understand the other party's opinion - a certain give and take, and a certain adjustment to whatever the final decision might be if this does not happen, we simply go to pieces. In a great country like India there is a variety of opinion over almost every subject. We are not all regimented into thinking one way. Nor should we be. I object to regimentation and authoritarianism. I want people to develop their own minds and thoughts and to give free expression to them. - Jawaharlal Nehru
11. The author would like everyone to think differently A B C D E Ans : A
12. The author would like everyone to stick to one's own judgement. A B C D E Ans : D
13. We may differ in opinions, but we must also try to understand the other party's point of view. A B C D E Ans : A
14. In the opinion of the author, we must learn to bow to the viewpoint of the majority. A B C D E Ans : E
15. The author seems to be an individualist. A B C D E Ans : A
16. There is a certain number of swans swimming in a lake. There are two swans in front of swan, two behind one and one between two. What is the smallest number of swans that could swim in that formation ?
A) 5 B) 3 C) 8 D) 1 E) 2 Ans : B
17. Among the following, mark the statement that is correct
A) Six and six is eleven B) Six and six are eleven C) Six times six is eleven(Ans) D) Six times six are eleven E) None of the above
18. Two fathers and two sons each shot a bird and none of them shot the same bird. What could be the minimum number of birds shot ?
A) 4 B) 5 C) 3 D) 2 E) 1 Ans : C
2. Given below are some statements. On the basis of those statements, some conclusions have been drawn. Mark the conclusions as
A) Statement I supports the conclusion
B) Statement II supports the conclusion
C) Both statements I and II read together support the conclusion
D) Neither I nor II supports the conclusion
E) Cannot say with certainty
19.
i) A cat crossed my path while I was going for the interview ii) I was unsuccessful in the interview
Conclusion : A cat crossing your path is an ill-omen. A B C D E Ans : D
20.
i) The heroes of history are immortal ii) Men are mortal
Conclusion : Heroes of history are not men A B C D E Ans : C
21.
i) Girls love chanel perfumes ii) Successful men wear chanel perfumes
Conclusion : Successful men wear chanel perfumes in order to attract girls A B C D E Ans : D
22.
i) Every woman wants to look and feel younger than she is ii) Women are generally reluctant to disclose their age
Conclusion : Every woman is older than she says she is A B C D E Ans : D
23.
i) He arns Rs. 12000 a year ii) He does not live on Rs. 12000 a year
Conclusion : He saves something every year A B C D E Ans : D
24.
i) Generally, people who are bald are of the intellectual type ii) David is bald
Conclusion : David is an intellectual A B C D E Ans : C
25.
i) Hydrogen is lighter than oxygen ii) Hydrogen is lighter than helium
Conclusion : Oxygen is the heaviest of the three gases A B C D E Ans : D
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