General Ability and Intelligence - Decision Making

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Question - 1

Statement: People are investing their money in Post Office fixed deposits. and recurring deposits instead of bank FDs and RDs.
Which of the following may be the probable causes for the people doing so?
I. Bank deposits are not considered safe and secure.
II. Banks give low-interest rates on FD and RD compared to Post Office.
III. Most of the people are not associated with banking system in India.
IV. Post offices are widely available compared to banks.
Select the correct answer:

  • A Only I, III and IV
  • B Only I, II and III
  • C Only II, III and IV
  • D Only III and IV
  • E None of these

Question - 2

Statement: One of the famous Internet Company has received India's permission to start testing Project Loon, under which the company will beam the internet from balloons in the sky, in an effort to provide affordable internet access.
Which of the following can be inferred from the given information?

  • A Project Loon will boost up the internet activities in rural areas.
  • B The privacy of the end user of Internet will be lost.
  • C The project will give an opportunity to watch our country and capture sensitive information, making India more vulnerable.
  • D The company will be able to save lots of money through this project.
  • E None of these

Question - 3

Statement: The Central Government of country 'A' has decided to prune the number of centrally sponsored schemes to 35 from 60, a move that will allow it to allocate bigger, sums to 'core of the core' schemes and deflect criticism that it has neglected some critical areas.

Which of the following statements would strengthen the decision taken by country 'A'?

  • A The government of country 'A' is not able to properly manage the funds which have been allocated to its States.
  • B The government of country 'A' found that lots of projects are not benefiting the poor people.
  • C The main focus of the government· of country 'A' should be on social protection and social inclusion which require more funds.
  • D The main focus of the government of country 'A' is on eradicating poverty and strengthening the education system in the country
  • E The decision will help the States of country 'A' to speed up more on social security programmes.

Question - 4

Statement: The Government of India has decided to lower the interest rate on small savings schemes offered by the 'Post office and on PPF account .offered by the banks and the post office.

Which of the following may not be a probable reasons(s) for lowering the interest rate on small savings schemes?

I. Banks are not able to fully pass the cut by the RBI to consumers by lowering interest rates on loans in equal proportion.
II. Most people move towards small Savings Schemes offered by the Post office and banks instead of depositing in bank FD, which offers lower rate of interest.
III. Depositors want higher return in a short span of time.
IV. Depositors have lost interest in savings schemes offered by the banks.
V. Banks have to generally provide lending to people while post office does not offer any lending facility.

Select the correct answer:

  • A Only II, III & IV
  • B Only II & III
  • C Only I, II & IV
  • D Only III & V
  • E Only I, III & IV

Question - 5

Statement: Solar power tariff in India touched a record low of Rs 4.63 per unit, accelerating India's $ 160 - billion clean energy drive and casting a Shadow on fossil fuel plants that pollute air and sometimes charge a higher rate. 
Which of the following can be inferred from the given information?

  • A Lots of private companies are investing in solar power projects in India.
  • B The government is focusing on clean energy.
  • C The level of Carbon-Di-oxide in India is rising.
  • D The government is providing for setting up solar power plants,
  • E None of these

Question - 6

Statement: The Railways has doubled the ticket cancellation charge as it has proposed to change the refund rules to help genuine passengers get confirmed tickets.

Which of the following has been assumed in the given statement?

  • A There will be no refund after the departure of the train from the station.
  • B It will help to check the misuse of tickets.
  • C Tourists will not able to book more tickets in fake names.
  • D Black marketing of tickets will be stopped.
  • E More number of people will be able to get confirmed tickets.

Question - 7

Statement: The Government of India has hiked excise duty on petrol by 1.60 per litre and the same on diesel by 40 paise.

Which of the following can be inferred from the given information?

  • A The government has done this to control the high inflation in the country.
  • B The government has done this to compensate the loss-making Indian oil companies.
  • C The government has done this to narrow down the gap of Current Account Deficit (CAD).
  • D The government has done this to mop up additional revenue to meet budgetary targets.
  • E None of these

Question - 8

Statement: The government of country X has decided to take subsidy from rich households out of LPG subsidy scheme with the aim of .freeing up resources to provide clean kitchen fuel to more poor families and ensure socially responsible use of public money.

Which of the following inference drawn will be definitely true on the basis of the above passage?

  • A All the people of country X should give up subsidy voluntarily
  • B The government of country X must differentiate between rich and poor households
  • C The government of country X will be able to save millions of rupees by implementing this step
  • D People in a particular income bracket should not be allowed to avail subsidy
  • E None of these

Question - 9

Statement: The East Central Railway has decided to run 20 pairs of special trains to clear rush of passengers after Diwali festival from different places under its jurisdiction in State X.

  • A People of State X love festival
  • B Most of people will get a confirmed ticket
  • C East Central Railway will be able to clear the rush of passengers
  • D Diwali is the most auspicious festival for the people of State X.
  • E None of these

Question - 10

This question consists of an information and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide which of the given statements weaken(s) or strengthen(s) the information and decide the appropriate answer:

Information: According to a report, naval ship 'XYZ' met with.

I. The accident took place when the seeman at the artillery section accidentally misfired the missile hitting certain crucial engine machinery.
II. The average age of all ships, battleship or cargo ship is 30-35 years, before which these can be operated safely. a fatal accident owing to the fact that it was ageing and nearly two decades old.

Select the correct answer:

  • A Both statements I and II are neutral statements
  • B Both statements I and II strengthen the information
  • C Both statements I and II weaken the information
  • D Statement I strengthens the information while statement II weakens the information
  • E Statement I weakens the information while statement II strengthens the information