Mphasis Random Questions Part - 1
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| Mphasis Logical Reasoning Questions and Answers |
1. Decode the word(s)/pattern given in the question.
If CHAIR is coded as HCARI, then SHAME is coded as:
A. IDBSJ
B. IDASJ
C. HSBEM
D. HSAEM -> Answer
2. Read the passage carefully and select the answer option that can be inferred from it.
According to a recent study, in the local municipal elections. The candidate who interacts more with the Resident’s Welfare Associations and wins their trust will get the maximum name recognition in the elections.
A. Local Resident’s Welfare Associations are the most important factor in elections in the city.
B. Maximum name recognition will help a candidate win a higher percentage of votes cast during the election.
C. Resident’s welfare associations exert a lot of influence over the voting population residing in the city.
D. For maximum name recognition a candidate need not spend a lot of money on posters, banners and advertising campaigns.
3. Choose the correct option.
From the given choices select the odd one out.
A. C5H
B. E6L -> Answer
C. M4Q
D. T3W
Explination: c+5=h e+6=k m+4=q t+3=w
4. Choose the correct option.
Complete the series in a logical manner.
CEEGI : JLNP ; QSUW : _________
A. WCMS
B. SXBD
C. XZBD -> Answer
5. Determine the relationship between the first two words and then identify the missing word of the second pair such that it is analogous to the first pair.
INVITE : JOWJUF :: ATTEND :
A. BUUFOE -> Answer
B. BUUGOF
C. CUUFOE
D. CUUGOF
6. Choose the correct option.
From the given choices select the odd one out.
A. PRQ
B. ACB
C. TUV -> Answer
D. QSR
7. Choose the correct option.
A child has strayed from his path while coming home from school. He first goes 3 kms towards south from his school and then moves 5 kms towards east. He again moves 3 kms towards north and then goes 2 kms towards west. How far is his school situated from home?
A. 3 kms -> Answer
B. 1 km
C. 2 kms
D. 8 kms
8. Choose the correct option.
A baby crawls 12 feet towards east and then 4 feet towards south. He then crawls 9 feet towards west. How far is he from his initial position?
A. 2 feet
B. 9 feet
C. 5 feet -> Answer
D. 16 feet
9. Given signs signify something and on that basis, assume the given statements to be true and find which of the two conclusions I and II is/ are definitely true
A+B means A is greater than equal to B
A-B means A is greater than B
A=B means A is not equal to B
A*B means A is less than B
A/B means A is equal to B
Statements
P/Q, Q+R, R-S
Conclusions
I P=Q
II Q*S
A. Only conclusion I is true
B. Only conclusion II is true
C. Neither conclusion I nor II is true -> Answer
D. Both conclusions I and II are true
10. In the given alphabetic series, some alphabets are missing. The options comprise the alphabet that should complete the series in a logical manner. Choose the correct option.
_ cb_ca_bacb_ca_bac_d
A. bddddb
B. addbbb
C. addddb -> Answer
D. bbbddd
11. Find the next number in the series.
8,12,24,60, …..
A. 120
B. 180 -> Answer
C. 142
D. 100
12. Choose the correct option.
Rohen is walking towards west. He takes three turns while walking, all at an (internal) angle of 45 degrees towards right, right and left. What direction is he facing now?
A. North-East -> Answer
B. South-East
C. East
D. West
13. The question consists of a problem question followed by two statements I and II. Find out if the information given in the statement(s) is sufficient in finding the solution to the problem.
Problem question: What is the area of the top of the table?
Statements:
I)The top of the table is rectangular in shape
II)the length of the top of the table is 35cm
A. Statement I alone is sufficient in answering the problem question
B. Statement II alone is sufficient in answering the problem question
C. Both statements put together are sufficient in answering the problem question
D. Both the statements even put together are not sufficient in answering the problem question
E. Either of the statement is sufficient in answering the problem question -> Answer
14. The question consists of a problem question followed by two statements I and II. Find out if the information given in the statement(s) is sufficient in finding the solution to the problem.
Problem question: Who is Jill’s uncle?
Statements:
I). Jill’s father Bill’s only nephew Jack is Sam’s son.
II). Frank is Jill’s only paternal cousin’s maternal aunt’s only brother-In-Iaw.
A. Statement I alone is sufficient in answering the problem question
B. Statement II alone is sufficient in answering the problem question
C. Either of the statements taken individually is sufficient in answering the problem question
D. Both statements put together are sufficient in answering the problem question -> Answer
E. Both the statements even put together are not sufficient in answering the problem question
15. Choose the option that arranges the given set of words in the ‘most’ meaningful order. The words when put in order should make logical sense according to size, quality, quantity, the occurrence of events, value, appearance, nature, process, etc.
1. Milk
2. Goat
3. Butter
4. Grass
5. Cream
A. 4,2,1,5,3
B. 2,4,1,5,3
C. 4,2,5,3,1 -> Answer
D. 2,4,5,3,1
16. Choose the correct option.
A lady travels 5km towards south, then 4km towards east, then 8 km towards north and then 2 km towards west. In which direction is she from her starting point?
A. North-east
B. South-east
C. South-west
D. south -> Answer
17. Read the passage carefully and select the statement that can be inferred from it.
European cars have traditionally been smaller and more fuel-efficient than their giant American cousins, but current policy explicitly stresses eco-friendliness. For example, recent British legislation has linked taxation to CO2 emissions with the lowest tax rate of 15 percent on the list price reserved for cars emitting less than 165 gms/km and rising by one percent for each 5gm increase in CO2 levels.
A. The British are unconcerned about the environment and rules have to be imposed upon them for the maintenance of a clean environment
B. The lesser the list price of a car, the greater its fuel efficiency and so lesser the tax on it
C. The more fuel efficient a vehicle is, the more eco-friendly it will be -> Answer
D. Fuel efficiency does not necessarily correlate with eco-friendliness
18. Read the passage carefully and select the statement that can be inferred from it.
The deep-rooted problem concerning the abuse of illegal drugs such as ganja, heroin, and cocaine today, reminds us of the abuse of alcohol during the 1990s. During that time, consumption of alcohol in the country was rampant despite the prohibition, History repeats itself, but this time with even worse repercussions. With the glorification of drugs in the media, even teenagers are getting influenced and are becoming habitual in the consumption of drugs.
A. Due to the adverse effect of alcohol abuse during prohibition, people steer clear of drug use now -> Answer
B. Alcohol is considered a lesser evil as compared to drugs
C. Media has been responsible for the alcohol and drug addiction that gripped the country
D. Abuse of alcohol was restricted among adults in the 90s
PASSAGE
19. There are 4 questions based on the same puzzle. Answer the questions based on the given information:
I. There are five friends.
II. They are standing in a row facing south.
III. Sarala is to the immediate right of Swati.
IV. Sanju is standing between Sita and Megha.
V. Megha is standing between Sarala and Sanju.
Choose the correct option.
Who is at the extreme right end?
A. Sita
B. Swati
C. Megha
D. Data inadequate -> Answer
PASSAGE
20. There are 4 questions based on the same puzzle. Answer the questions based on the given information:
I. There are five friends.
II. They are standing in a row facing south.
III. Sarala is to the immediate right of Swati.
IV. Sanju is standing between Sita and Megha.
V. Megha is standing between Sarala and Sanju.
Choose the correct option.
Who is to the left of Megha?
A. Sanju
B. Sarala -> Answer
C. Swati
D. None of the above
PASSAGE
21. There are 4 questions based on the same puzzle. Answer the questions based on the given information:
I. There are five friends.
II. They are standing in a row facing south.
III. Sarala is to the immediate right of Swati.
IV. Sanju is standing between Sita and Megha.
V. Megha is standing between Sarala and Sanju.
Choose the correct option.
Who is sitting fourth from the right end?
A. Sanju
B. Sita
C. Sarala
D. Swati -> Answer
22. There are 4 questions based on the same puzzle. Answer the questions based on the given information:
I. There are five friends.
II. They are standing in a row facing south.
III. Sarala is to the immediate right of Swati.
IV. Sanju is standing between Sita and Megha.
V. Megha is standing between Sarala and Sanju.
Choose the correct option.
Who is in the middle?
A. Sarala
B. Sita
C. Megha -> Answer
D. Sanju
PASSAGE
23. The following are the conditions of an organization for recruiting a Sales Manager.
1. The candidate should be a graduate in any discipline with at least 55% marks.
2. The candidate must be above 26 years and not exceed 35 years of age as of 31.12.2012.
3. The candidate should have relevant work experience of at least 1 year in the FMCG sector.
4. The candidate should be able to converse fluently in English, Hindi, and any one regional language.
5. The candidate should be ready to be on probation for 1 year.
However,
a). Candidates who fulfill all conditions except (3.) but are postgraduates from Top B-Schools or have secured 80% or above in post-graduation must be referred to the Associate Vice President.
b). Candidates who fulfill all conditions except (4.) should be referred to the General Manager of the company.
Should the given candidate be recruited? (The case is presented as of 1.1.2012)
A decision has to be taken on the basis of the given conditions. There are two cases based on the same set of conditions. Take a decision for both cases and mark the correct answer for each.
Ragini Nair is a postgraduate with 85% marks and has been working for the past 2 years with two different companies as a sales executive. She has one work experience of 1 year with one of the companies and doesn’t have any lag between resigning from one company and joining the other. She had scored distinction in her graduation. She was born on 16.10.1986. She is ready to work on probation for 1 year and is well-versed in English, Hindi, and Malayalam.
A. Candidate should not be recruited
B. Candidate should be recruited
C. Candidate should be referred to the Associate Vice President -> Answer
D. Candidate should be referred to the General Manager
E. Data insufficient
PASSAGE
24. The following are the conditions of an organization for recruiting a Sales Manager.
6. The candidate should be a graduate in any discipline with at least 55% marks.
7. The candidate must be above 26 years and not exceed 35 years of age as of 31.12.2012.
8. The candidate should have relevant work experience of at least 1 year in the FMCG sector.
9. The candidate should be able to converse fluently in English, Hindi, and any one regional language.
10. The candidate should be ready to be on probation for 1 year.
However,
a). Candidates who fulfill all conditions except (3.) but are postgraduates from Top B-Schools or have secured 80% or above in post-graduation must be referred to the Associate Vice President.
b)Candidates who fulfill all conditions except (4.) should be referred to the General Manager of the company.
Should the given candidate be recruited? (The case is presented as of 1.1.2012)
A decision has to be taken on the basis of the given conditions. There are two cases based on the same set of conditions. Take a decision for both cases and mark the correct answer for each.
Rajneesh is a graduate with 55% marks and has been working for the past 3 years in a sales role but not in any FMCG company. He is a postgraduate and was born on 26.09.1989. He is ready to work on probation for 1 year, and is fluent in Hindi and English but doesn’t know any regional language.
A. Candidate should not be recruited
B. Candidate should be recruited
C. Candidate should be referred to the Associate Vice President -> Answer
D. Candidate should be referred to the General Manager
E. Data insufficient
25. Decode the word(s) / pattern given in the question.
If STICK is coded as RSHBJ, then REPLY is coded as:
A. SFQNX
B. QDOKX -> Answer
C. SFQMZ
D. QDOMX
26. Choose the option that arranges the given set of words in the ‘most’ meaningful order. The words when put in order should make logical sense according to size, quality, quantity, the occurrence of events, value, appearance, nature, process, etc.
1. Community
2. Locality
3. Family
4. Country
5. Person
A. 4,1,2,3,5 -> Answer
B. 4,2,1,3,5
C. 5,3,2,1,4
D. 5,3,4,2,1
27. Choose the correct option.
Choose the odd man out.
A. TRIANGLE
B. SQUARE
C. PENTAGON
D. CIRCLE -> Answer
28. Find the next number in the series.
3, 15, 35, 63, ….
A. 101
B. 121
C. 99 -> Answer
D. 98
27. Choose the correct option
From the given anagrams select the odd one out.
A. RKOC
B. RRIVE -> Answer
C. ADNS
D. LNDA
28. Choose the correct option.
26:37:45:
A. 46
B. 67
C. 57 -> Answer
D. 56
29. Choose the correct option.
Sagar walks 30 meters west and takes a left turn to walk 10 meters, then takes a left turn again and walks 40 meters, and takes another left turn and walks 20 meters. In which direction is he standing now from the starting point?
A. North-East
B. South-East
C. North-West
D. North -> Answer
30. Symbols -, +, *, and / mean the following:
A-B means A is equal to B
A+B means A is 3 more than twice of B
A*B means A is 70 percent of B
A/B means A is less than B
Using these symbols and taking the given statements as true, find out which of the given conclusions is/are definitely true?
Statements:
X +Y, Z * Y, and Z – A
Conclusions:
I.Z/X
II.A/X
A. Only I is true -> Answer
B. Only II is true
C. Both are Correct
D. None of these is true
31. Choose the correct option.
Meera said, “This man is the husband of the granddaughter of my mother”. How is Meera related to the man? (Consider Meera does not have any siblings)
A. Mother
B. Mother-in-law
C. Daughter
D. Daughter-in-law -> Answer
32. Choose the correct option.
D4T:H4P:LR:
A. P4N
B. Q5N
C. P5N
D. Q4N -> Answer
33. Find the next number in the series.
79, 64, 26, 15, …
A. 9 -> Answer
B. 6
C. 10
D. 8
34. Symbols*,/, # and @ mean the following:
A*B means A is greater than B
A/B means A is less than or equal to B.
A #B means A is greater than or equal to B.
A @ B means A is equal to B.
Q) Using these symbols and taking the given statements as true, find out which of the given conclusions is/are definitely true?
Statements:
X@ Y, Y # Z and Z/A
Conclusions:
I.X/A
II.X @ A
A. Only I is true -> Answer
B. Only II is true
C. Both are correct
D. None of these is true
35. The question consists of a problem question followed by two statements I and II. Find out if the information given in the statement(s ) is sufficient in finding the solution to the problem.
Problem Question:
X,y, and z are three distinct integers. Is y the greatest of the three?
Statements:
I). x is less than at least one of the two integers y and z.
II. )z is less than at least one of the two integers x and y.
A. Any one statement alone is sufficient to answer the problem question, but the other statement alone cannot answer the problem question
B. Either of the statements taken individually is sufficient in answering the problem question
C. Both statements put together are sufficient in answering the problem question
D. Both the statements even put together are not sufficient in answering the problem question -> Answer
36. Choose the correct option.
If north is called north-east, north-east is called east, east is called southeast, and so on. What will southeast be called?
A. West
B. North
C. South -> Answer
D. East
37. The question consists of a problem question followed by two statements I and II. Find out if the information given in the statement(s ) is sufficient in finding the solution to the problem.
Problem Question:
Is 200 the average (arithmetic mean) score in the CAT exams?
Statements:
I) . Half of the people who give the CAT exam, score above 200, and half of the people score below 200.
II). The highest CAT score is 400 and the lowest score is 100.
A. Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the Problem Question.
B. Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the Problem Question.
C. Either of the statements taken individually is sufficient to answer the problem question.
D. Both statements put together are sufficient to answer the problem question.
E. Both the statements even put together are not sufficient in answering the problem question. -> Answer
38. Choose the option that arranges the given set of words in the ‘most’ meaningful order. The words when put in order should make logical sense according to size, quality, quantity, the occurrence of events, value, appearance, nature, process, etc.
Q)1. Key
2. Door
3. Lock
4. Room
5. Light-on
A. 5,1,2,4,3
B. 4,2,1,5,3 -> Answer
C. 1,2,3,5,4
D. 1,3,2,4,5
39. Read the passage carefully and select the statement that can be inferred from it.
Skeptics argue that flying saucers and UFOs that are believed to be guided by extraterrestrial beings or aliens are creations of the human imagination. They have demonstrated that a number of photographs that apparently show flying saucers are either phony or misinterpreted images of earthly or natural objects such as airplanes or meteors. However, there are scientists who have also contributed plenty of evidence and asserted that aliens do exist.
A. Lack of credibility of photographic evidence should be taken as proof of the non-existence of aliens.
B. While the existence of flying saucers and UFOs has been denied, the possibility of alien beings is still a reality
C. UFOs and flying saucers, if a reality, are of the same shape and size as airplanes
D. The fact that a number of photographs of flying saucers are fake cannot disprove the existence of aliens and UFOs -> Answer
40. Read the passage carefully and select the statement that can be inferred from it.
There is a huge disparity in the cost of manufacturing farm equipment in Brazil and France. Expenses related to manufacturing farm equipment in Brazil are 15% lesser than those in France. It is also true that even after the imposition of various taxes and duties, it is still economical to import farm equipment from Brazil than manufacture them in France.
A. To conclude whether farm equipment manufactured in Brazil would replace those manufactured in France, the quality of these machines would also need to be considered
B. Demand for farm equipment is highly price sensitive -> Answer
C. The import tax on farm equipment imported from Brazil is less than fifteen percent of the cost of manufacturing machines in France
D. Importing farm machines from Brazil would help France redeploy existing capacity into manufacturing those products that it has a cost advantage in
PASSAGE
41. There are 4 questions based on the same puzzle. Answer the questions based on the given information:
i)X, Y, Z.P, and R are sitting in a row in front of a camera.
ii) X is on the left of the person sitting in the center but is on the right of Y.
iii) Z is on the right of P and R is on the right of Z.
iv) R is the second person from the person sitting in the center.
Choose the correct option.
Who is sitting in the center?
A. P
B. X
C. Y
D. Z -> Answer
PASSAGE
42. Choose the correct option.
Who is sitting in the corner?
A. X
B. P -> Answer
C. Y
D. Z
PASSAGE
43. Choose the correct option.
Which pair is X sitting between?
A. P and Z
B. P and R
C. Y and P -> Answer
D. Y and Z
PASSAGE
44. There are 2 questions based on the same data. Answer the questions based on the given information:
The following are the conditions for selecting a “Management trainee’ for a reputed company. The candidate must:
1. Be a postgraduate in commerce with at least 60% marks or a CA.
2. Not be more than 25 years old and less than 20 years old as of 1.12.2009.
3. Have fluency in English and Hindi.
4. Be in a position to pay Rs. 10000 as a deposit to the company.
5. Give the undertaking to work for at least 5 years for the company.
However
a.) If the candidate fulfills all conditions except (1.) then he/she should be referred to the Managing Director of the Company.
b.) If the candidate fulfills all conditions except (4.) then he/she should be referred to the chairman of the Company.
Should the given candidate be selected? (The case is presented as of 1.12.2009)
Choose the correct option.
23-year-old Suresh is a CA with fluency in Hindi and English. He can pay Rs.8000 as a deposit and will give five years undertaking.
A. Insufficient Data
B. Candidate should not be selected
C. Candidate should be selected
D. Candidate is to be referred to the Managing Director
E. Candidate is to be referred to the chairman -> Answer
45. Choose the correct option.
Rajan is a postgraduate in Commerce with 70% marks. He is fluent in English and Hindi. He is willing to take the 5-year undertaking and is also ready to pay the required deposit. His date of birth is 01.11.1989.
A. Insufficient Data
B. Candidate should not be selected
C. Candidate should be selected
D. Candidate is to be referred to the Managing Director -> Answer
E. candidate is to be referred to the chairman
46. Decode the word(s) / pattern given in the question.
If WORD is coded as 9753, then DOOR is coded as:
A. 3579
B. 3559
C. 9357
D. 3775 -> Answer
47. Choose the option that arranges the given set of words in the ‘most’ meaningful order. The words when put in order should make logical sense according to size, quality, quantity, the occurrence of events, value, appearance, nature, process, etc.
1). Community
2). Locality
3). Family
4). Country
5). Person
A. 4,1,2,3,5 -> Answer
B. 4,2,1,3,5
C. 5,3,2,1,4
D. 5,3,4,2,1
48. Choose the correct option.
From the given choices select the odd one out.
A. BDF -> Answer
B. MQT
C. HKN
D. PTX
49. Choose the correct option.
From the given choices select the odd man out.
A. FU
B. DW
C. CX
D. NR -> Answer
50. Decode the word(s) / pattern given in the question.
If JUDGE is coded as UJDEG, then ORDER is coded as:
A. RODRE
B. REDRO
C. RODER
D. REDOR -> Answer
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