ANALYTICAL ABILITY
Concept
The Analytical Ability section in exams such as GMAT, GRE, CAT, and other competitive exams evaluates a candidate’s ability to solve complex problems using logical reasoning, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning skills. This section is designed to assess a candidate’s problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and their ability to think outside the box.
While these exams may not have a specific section dedicated solely, they do include questions that assess a candidate’s ability to analyze complex information, draw logical conclusions, and solve problems using critical thinking skills.
Q. Four persons A, B, C & D are sitting in a row facing west. C is to the immediate right of A. There are two persons between A and D. Who must seat immediate before the extreme right end?
A) B
According to first condition, C is to the immediate right of A. So, primarily we arrange as A, C.
Second condition indicates that two persons will seat between A and D.
As there seat four persons, first person will be A, immediate right to A is C, last person will be D (2nd condition) and one residual person B must seat immediate before the right end.
The sequence will be ACBD.
Second condition indicates that two persons will seat between A and D.
As there seat four persons, first person will be A, immediate right to A is C, last person will be D (2nd condition) and one residual person B must seat immediate before the right end.
The sequence will be ACBD.
B) C
C) C or B
D) D or C
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From the following information answer below mentioned TWO questions.
A is taller than S, B is not as tall as A but taller than C. S too is not as tall as B but taller than C.
A is taller than S, B is not as tall as A but taller than C. S too is not as tall as B but taller than C.
Q. Who is the tallest?
A) A
A>S, A>B>C, B>S>C.
So, A>B>S>C
So, A>B>S>C
B) C
C) B
D) S
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From the following information answer below mentioned FOUR questions:
Each of six pegs P, Q, R, S, T and U is placed in a different one of seven holes numbered consecutively 1 through 7 from left to right. The holes are evenly spaced and arranged in a straight line. The placement of pegs is subject to the following conditions only:
• The distance separating P from Q must be the same as the distance separating R from S.
• T must be in a hole immediately adjacent to the hole U is in.
• The leftmost hole can’t be the hole that is left empty.
Each of six pegs P, Q, R, S, T and U is placed in a different one of seven holes numbered consecutively 1 through 7 from left to right. The holes are evenly spaced and arranged in a straight line. The placement of pegs is subject to the following conditions only:
• The distance separating P from Q must be the same as the distance separating R from S.
• T must be in a hole immediately adjacent to the hole U is in.
• The leftmost hole can’t be the hole that is left empty.
Q. Which of the following is a placement of pegs in holes 1 through 7 respectively, in conformity with the conditions above?
A) S, R, U, T, P, Q, Empty hole
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B) Q, Empty hole, P, T, U, S, R
C) S, R, Empty hole, S, P, U, T
D) S, U, P, T, R, Empty hole, Q
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Q. If U is in hole 2, which of the following must be true?
A) P is in hole 3
B) R is in hole 5
C) T is in hole 1
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D) Q is in hole 4
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Q. If U, P and R are in holes 5, 6 and 7 respectively, which of the following must be true?
A) S in hole 1
B) S in hole 2
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C) Q is in hole 2
D) Q is in hole 3
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Q. If P and R are in holes 1 and 3 respectively, the empty hole must be either?
A) 5 or 7
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B) 4 or 5
C) 2 or 6
D) 2 or 4
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From the following information answer below mentioned THREE questions.
Exactly five boys L, M, N, O and Q gathered to play a game in an indoor game. In every round of game, three of the students must play. The following are the other conditions of the play:
• No student can play in three consecutive rounds.
• No student can seat out two consecutive rounds.
Exactly five boys L, M, N, O and Q gathered to play a game in an indoor game. In every round of game, three of the students must play. The following are the other conditions of the play:
• No student can play in three consecutive rounds.
• No student can seat out two consecutive rounds.
Q. If L, M and N play in the first round, which of the following could be the arrangement of the students who can play in second round?
A) Q, O, N
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B) J, N, Q
C) Q, L, M
D) L, O, Q
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Q. If M, N and O play in the first round and L, N and O play in third round, the players in the second round must be
A) O, Q , J
B) M, N, Q
C) L, M, Q
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D) L, M, O
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Q. If L, N and O play in first round and M, O and Q play in second round, which of the following student must play in fourth round?
A) L
B) K
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C) J
D) O
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Study the information embeded into the table and answer the below mentioned FOUR questions:
Number of Students Appeared (App.) and Qualified (Qual.) in Five Subjects over the Years
| Years | English | Math | Geography | History | Science | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Qual | App | Qual | App | Qual | App | Qual | App | Qual | |
| 2010 | 196 | 84 | 250 | 35 | 160 | 42 | 140 | 30 | 150 | 40 |
| 2011 | 212 | 24 | 160 | 30 | 212 | 50 | 150 | 40 | 160 | 35 |
| 2012 | 160 | 40 | 1180 | 45 | 115 | 35 | 210 | 60 | 170 | 45 |
| 2013 | 190 | 35 | 250 | 60 | 180 | 60 | 240 | 70 | 185 | 50 |
| 2014 | 200 | 47 | 300 | 140 | 200 | 70 | 260 | 80 | 190 | 55 |
