General Instruction:
Please read the below instructions carefully while appearing for the online test.

1. Total number of questions to attempt is 30.
2. Total of 40 minutes duration will be given to attempt all the questions.
3. The clock has been set at the right corner of your screen will display the time remaining for you to complete the exam. When the clock runs out the exam ends by default - you are not to required to end or submit your exam.
4. The question palette at the right of screen shows one of the following statuses of each of the questions numbered.
5. Each question carries one mark.
6. No negative marking for wrong answers.
7. No negative marking for skipped questions.
Question - 1.
Among P, Q, R, S and T, each having different weight, R is heavier than only P. S is lighter than Q and heavier than T. Who among them is the heaviest?
Question - 2.
What should come next in the following number series?
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1
Question - 3.
In a certain code language, 'come now' is written as 'ha na'; 'now and then' is written as 'pa da na' and 'go then' is written as 'sa pa'. How is 'and' written in that code language?
Question - 4.
Each consonant in the word DISTEMPER is replaced by the next letter in the English alphabet and each vowel in the word is replaced by the previous letter in the English alphabet, which of the following will be the fourth letter from the right end after the replacement?
Question - 5.
How many meaningful English words can be made with the letters NDOE using each letter only once in each word?
Question - 6.
In a certain code GEAR is written as '5934' and RIPE is written as '4869'. How is PAGE written in that code?
Question - 7.
How many such digits are there in the number 64382179 each of which is as far away from the beginning of the number as when the digits are arranged in ascending order within the number?
Question - 8.
Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
Question - 9.
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ORDINAL each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?
Question - 10.
Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
Direction (11 - 15): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
M, D, P, K, R, T and W are sitting around a circle facing at the center. D is second to the right of P who is third to the right of K. T is third to the right of W who is not an immediate neighbour of D. M is third to the left of R.
Question - 11.
Who is third to the left of D?
Direction (11 - 15): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
M, D, P, K, R, T and W are sitting around a circle facing at the center. D is second to the right of P who is third to the right of K. T is third to the right of W who is not an immediate neighbour of D. M is third to the left of R.
Question - 12.
Who is to the immediate left of M?
Direction (11 - 15): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
M, D, P, K, R, T and W are sitting around a circle facing at the center. D is second to the right of P who is third to the right of K. T is third to the right of W who is not an immediate neighbour of D. M is third to the left of R.
Question - 13.
In which of the following pairs is the second person sitting to the immediate right of the first person?
Direction (11 - 15): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
M, D, P, K, R, T and W are sitting around a circle facing at the center. D is second to the right of P who is third to the right of K. T is third to the right of W who is not an immediate neighbour of D. M is third to the left of R.
Question - 14.
Who is second to the right of T?
Direction (11 - 15): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
M, D, P, K, R, T and W are sitting around a circle facing at the center. D is second to the right of P who is third to the right of K. T is third to the right of W who is not an immediate neighbour of D. M is third to the left of R.
Question - 15.
Who is to the immediate left of R?
Direction (16 - 19): In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between ''strong" arguments and "weak" arguments. "Strong" arguments must be both important and directly related to the questions. "Weak" arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question.
Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" arguments and which is a "weak" argument.
Question - 16.
Should there be a ban on recruiting women employees in companies required to work in night shifts?
I. No, the companies should instead arrange for transport up to the doorsteps of the employees.
II. Yes, it is necessary in view of the increasing number of cases of rape/molestation and cheating.
Direction (16 - 19): In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between ''strong" arguments and "weak" arguments. "Strong" arguments must be both important and directly related to the questions. "Weak" arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question.
Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" arguments and which is a "weak" argument.
Question - 17.
Should the retirement age for employees of Central/State Govt. be increased by two years?
I. Yes, this is required in view of the increasing longevity.
II. Yes, experienced employees are more useful than the new recruits.
Direction (16 - 19): In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between ''strong" arguments and "weak" arguments. "Strong" arguments must be both important and directly related to the questions. "Weak" arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question.
Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" arguments and which is a "weak" argument.
Question - 18.
Should the Govt. make it compulsory for all the Private Medical Institutes to join the common Admission Test conducted by the Govt.?
I. No, the private institutes should allowed to decide their own admission strategy to make them more suitable for jobs.
II. Yes, all the Medical Institutes, whether Private or Govt. should follow a common criteria for admission.
Direction (16 - 19): In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between ''strong" arguments and "weak" arguments. "Strong" arguments must be both important and directly related to the questions. "Weak" arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question.
Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" arguments and which is a "weak" argument.
Question - 19.
Should there be a complete ban on consumption of tobacco by youngsters till the age of 25 years?
I. Yes, this will be a good step as youngsters are fully matured by the age of 25 years.
II. No, it is not necessary as all the adults above 18 years of age can understand their responsibility.
Direction (20 - 24): Study the following information carefully to answer these questions.
Eight executives B, G, H, K, D, F, T, & V are working in three departments Engineering, Systems and Marketing of the organization and are posted at different places viz. Chennai, Kozhikode, Kolkata, Ranchi, Patna, Bhopal, Nagpur and Hyderabad not necessarily in the same order. At least two and not more than three executives work in any of the three departments.
G works in Engineering department at Chennai. H is posted in Ranchi but not in systems department. No one from Marketing department is posted in Hyderabad. The only other person in same department as that of G is posted in Kolkata. D is posted in Hyderabad and F in Kozhikode. V is not posted in Kolkata and works in the same department as that of D. B and T both work in Marketing department. The one who works in Marketing is not posted in Bhopal. T is not posted in Nagpur.
Question - 20.
T is posted at which place?
Direction (20 - 24): Study the following information carefully to answer these questions.
Eight executives B, G, H, K, D, F, T, & V are working in three departments Engineering, Systems and Marketing of the organization and are posted at different places viz. Chennai, Kozhikode, Kolkata, Ranchi, Patna, Bhopal, Nagpur and Hyderabad not necessarily in the same order. At least two and not more than three executives work in any of the three departments.
G works in Engineering department at Chennai. H is posted in Ranchi but not in systems department. No one from Marketing department is posted in Hyderabad. The only other person in same department as that of G is posted in Kolkata. D is posted in Hyderabad and F in Kozhikode. V is not posted in Kolkata and works in the same department as that of D. B and T both work in Marketing department. The one who works in Marketing is not posted in Bhopal. T is not posted in Nagpur.
Question - 21.
Who is posted in Kolkata?
Direction (20 - 24): Study the following information carefully to answer these questions.
Eight executives B, G, H, K, D, F, T, & V are working in three departments Engineering, Systems and Marketing of the organization and are posted at different places viz. Chennai, Kozhikode, Kolkata, Ranchi, Patna, Bhopal, Nagpur and Hyderabad not necessarily in the same order. At least two and not more than three executives work in any of the three departments.
G works in Engineering department at Chennai. H is posted in Ranchi but not in systems department. No one from Marketing department is posted in Hyderabad. The only other person in same department as that of G is posted in Kolkata. D is posted in Hyderabad and F in Kozhikode. V is not posted in Kolkata and works in the same department as that of D. B and T both work in Marketing department. The one who works in Marketing is not posted in Bhopal. T is not posted in Nagpur.
Question - 22.
Which department has only two Executives?
Direction (20 - 24): Study the following information carefully to answer these questions.
Eight executives B, G, H, K, D, F, T, & V are working in three departments Engineering, Systems and Marketing of the organization and are posted at different places viz. Chennai, Kozhikode, Kolkata, Ranchi, Patna, Bhopal, Nagpur and Hyderabad not necessarily in the same order. At least two and not more than three executives work in any of the three departments.
G works in Engineering department at Chennai. H is posted in Ranchi but not in systems department. No one from Marketing department is posted in Hyderabad. The only other person in same department as that of G is posted in Kolkata. D is posted in Hyderabad and F in Kozhikode. V is not posted in Kolkata and works in the same department as that of D. B and T both work in Marketing department. The one who works in Marketing is not posted in Bhopal. T is not posted in Nagpur.
Question - 23.
Which of the following group of persons work in Marketing department?
Direction (20 - 24): Study the following information carefully to answer these questions.
Eight executives B, G, H, K, D, F, T, & V are working in three departments Engineering, Systems and Marketing of the organization and are posted at different places viz. Chennai, Kozhikode, Kolkata, Ranchi, Patna, Bhopal, Nagpur and Hyderabad not necessarily in the same order. At least two and not more than three executives work in any of the three departments.
G works in Engineering department at Chennai. H is posted in Ranchi but not in systems department. No one from Marketing department is posted in Hyderabad. The only other person in same department as that of G is posted in Kolkata. D is posted in Hyderabad and F in Kozhikode. V is not posted in Kolkata and works in the same department as that of D. B and T both work in Marketing department. The one who works in Marketing is not posted in Bhopal. T is not posted in Nagpur.
Question - 24.
Which of the following combinations of department, person & place is correct?
Direction (25 - 30): An HR firm wants to recruit trainees who can be their future HR - Professionals. Following are the criteria for selection. The candidate must -
(i) be a first class graduate in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.
(ii) have completed postgraduate degree/diploma in Management with specialization in HR/ Personnel securing at least 65% marks.
(iii) have cleared the selection test with at least 60% marks and interview with at least 55% marks.
(iv) be willing to work anywhere in India.
(v) be not less than 21 years of age and not more than 25 years of age as on 1.8.2008.
However, if a candidate satisfies all the above criteria except - (a) at (i) but has secured at least 55%marks in graduation and at least 70%marks in postgraduate management degree/diploma in HR, the case may be referred to General manager (GM)-HR.
(b) at (ii) above but has completed postgraduate degree/diploma in Management with specialization in HR/Personnel securing at least 55% marks and has a working experience of at least one year, the case may be referred to Executive Director (ED).
In each question below, details of one candidate is provided. You have to take an appropriate decision based on the information provided and the criteria indicated above and mark your answer as one of the choices given below. You are not to assume anything other than the information provided in each question. All these cases are given to you as on 1.8.2008.
Question - 25.
Abhijit Mane is a first class Engineering graduate passed out in 2003 with 71%marks. Thereafter he completed MBA - HR from a reputed institute and completed in 2005 with 75% marks. His date of birth is 1.7.1984. He is willing to work anywhere in India. He has secured 55% marks in selection test as well as in interview.
Direction (25 - 30): An HR firm wants to recruit trainees who can be their future HR - Professionals. Following are the criteria for selection. The candidate must -
(i) be a first class graduate in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.
(ii) have completed postgraduate degree/diploma in Management with specialization in HR/ Personnel securing at least 65% marks.
(iii) have cleared the selection test with at least 60% marks and interview with at least 55% marks.
(iv) be willing to work anywhere in India.
(v) be not less than 21 years of age and not more than 25 years of age as on 1.8.2008.
However, if a candidate satisfies all the above criteria except - (a) at (i) but has secured at least 55%marks in graduation and at least 70%marks in postgraduate management degree/diploma in HR, the case may be referred to General manager (GM)-HR.
(b) at (ii) above but has completed postgraduate degree/diploma in Management with specialization in HR/Personnel securing at least 55% marks and has a working experience of at least one year, the case may be referred to Executive Director (ED).
In each question below, details of one candidate is provided. You have to take an appropriate decision based on the information provided and the criteria indicated above and mark your answer as one of the choices given below. You are not to assume anything other than the information provided in each question. All these cases are given to you as on 1.8.2008.
Question - 26.
Hirsh kesh is a B.Com. graduate with 58% marks and has done postgraduate diploma in Management with specialization in Personnel with 75% marks. He cleared the selection test with 60% marks and the interview with 62% marks. He had completed 24 years of age on 15th September 2007. He is willing to work anywhere in India.
Direction (25 - 30): An HR firm wants to recruit trainees who can be their future HR - Professionals. Following are the criteria for selection. The candidate must -
(i) be a first class graduate in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.
(ii) have completed postgraduate degree/diploma in Management with specialization in HR/ Personnel securing at least 65% marks.
(iii) have cleared the selection test with at least 60% marks and interview with at least 55% marks.
(iv) be willing to work anywhere in India.
(v) be not less than 21 years of age and not more than 25 years of age as on 1.8.2008.
However, if a candidate satisfies all the above criteria except - (a) at (i) but has secured at least 55%marks in graduation and at least 70%marks in postgraduate management degree/diploma in HR, the case may be referred to General manager (GM)-HR.
(b) at (ii) above but has completed postgraduate degree/diploma in Management with specialization in HR/Personnel securing at least 55% marks and has a working experience of at least one year, the case may be referred to Executive Director (ED).
In each question below, details of one candidate is provided. You have to take an appropriate decision based on the information provided and the criteria indicated above and mark your answer as one of the choices given below. You are not to assume anything other than the information provided in each question. All these cases are given to you as on 1.8.2008.
Question - 27.
Kavita Nikhar is a Arts graduate with Economic as major, passed out in first class with 66% marks. She has also passed MBA - Personnel with 68% marks. She has secured 62% marks in interview and 64% marks in selection test. Her date of birth is 27th June 1985.
Direction (25 - 30): An HR firm wants to recruit trainees who can be their future HR - Professionals. Following are the criteria for selection. The candidate must -
(i) be a first class graduate in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.
(ii) have completed postgraduate degree/diploma in Management with specialization in HR/ Personnel securing at least 65% marks.
(iii) have cleared the selection test with at least 60% marks and interview with at least 55% marks.
(iv) be willing to work anywhere in India.
(v) be not less than 21 years of age and not more than 25 years of age as on 1.8.2008.
However, if a candidate satisfies all the above criteria except - (a) at (i) but has secured at least 55%marks in graduation and at least 70%marks in postgraduate management degree/diploma in HR, the case may be referred to General manager (GM)-HR.
(b) at (ii) above but has completed postgraduate degree/diploma in Management with specialization in HR/Personnel securing at least 55% marks and has a working experience of at least one year, the case may be referred to Executive Director (ED).
In each question below, details of one candidate is provided. You have to take an appropriate decision based on the information provided and the criteria indicated above and mark your answer as one of the choices given below. You are not to assume anything other than the information provided in each question. All these cases are given to you as on 1.8.2008.
Question - 28.
Shirish Balsekar in an Engineering graduate passed in first class with 63%marks and PGDBM - HR with 69% marks. He has secured 73% marks in selection test and 67% marks in interview. He is willing to work anywhere in India. His date of birth is 16.9.1983.
Direction (25 - 30): An HR firm wants to recruit trainees who can be their future HR - Professionals. Following are the criteria for selection. The candidate must -
(i) be a first class graduate in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.
(ii) have completed postgraduate degree/diploma in Management with specialization in HR/ Personnel securing at least 65% marks.
(iii) have cleared the selection test with at least 60% marks and interview with at least 55% marks.
(iv) be willing to work anywhere in India.
(v) be not less than 21 years of age and not more than 25 years of age as on 1.8.2008.
However, if a candidate satisfies all the above criteria except - (a) at (i) but has secured at least 55%marks in graduation and at least 70%marks in postgraduate management degree/diploma in HR, the case may be referred to General manager (GM)-HR.
(b) at (ii) above but has completed postgraduate degree/diploma in Management with specialization in HR/Personnel securing at least 55% marks and has a working experience of at least one year, the case may be referred to Executive Director (ED).
In each question below, details of one candidate is provided. You have to take an appropriate decision based on the information provided and the criteria indicated above and mark your answer as one of the choices given below. You are not to assume anything other than the information provided in each question. All these cases are given to you as on 1.8.2008.
Question - 29.
Naveen Vichare, is B.Sc. passed in first class with 67% marks and MBA - Personnel with 59% marks. He has secured 63% and 62% marks in interview and selection test respectively. His date of birth is 23rd April 1983. He is working in personnel department of an organization since 2006 June as a Jr. Officer. He has no problem if posted anywhere in India.
Direction (25 - 30): An HR firm wants to recruit trainees who can be their future HR - Professionals. Following are the criteria for selection. The candidate must -
(i) be a first class graduate in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.
(ii) have completed postgraduate degree/diploma in Management with specialization in HR/ Personnel securing at least 65% marks.
(iii) have cleared the selection test with at least 60% marks and interview with at least 55% marks.
(iv) be willing to work anywhere in India.
(v) be not less than 21 years of age and not more than 25 years of age as on 1.8.2008.
However, if a candidate satisfies all the above criteria except - (a) at (i) but has secured at least 55%marks in graduation and at least 70%marks in postgraduate management degree/diploma in HR, the case may be referred to General manager (GM)-HR.
(b) at (ii) above but has completed postgraduate degree/diploma in Management with specialization in HR/Personnel securing at least 55% marks and has a working experience of at least one year, the case may be referred to Executive Director (ED).
In each question below, details of one candidate is provided. You have to take an appropriate decision based on the information provided and the criteria indicated above and mark your answer as one of the choices given below. You are not to assume anything other than the information provided in each question. All these cases are given to you as on 1.8.2008.
Question - 30.
Manish Sawant is an Agricultural graduate passed in first class with 85%marks. He has passed postgraduate diploma examination in Management with specialization in Personnel with 69% marks. He would like to work only in western part of the country. His date of birth is 17.6.1985.
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