RBI GRADE ‘B’ OFFICER’S EXAM Held on : 06.02.2011 (Part-IV)

Total Questions: 60

21. Six friends A, B, C, D, E and F working in the same office take different time to reach office. All of them take time in the multiples of ten in such a manner that the one who reaches office the earliest, reaches in 10 minutes and the one who takes maximum time reaches office in 60 minutes. D takes more time than E but less time than A. A reaches in 30 minutes. B takes less time than only F.

How much time does C take to reach office?

Correct Answer: (3) 40 minutes
Solution:E < D < A
10 20 30
B < F
50 60
E → 10 Minutes
D → 20 Minutes
A → 30 Minutes
C → 40 Minutes
B → 50 Minutes
F → 60 Minutes

C takes 40 minutes.

22. Who amongst the following takes maximum time to reach office?

Correct Answer: (4) F
Solution:E < D < A
10 20 30
B < F
50 60
E → 10 Minutes
D → 20 Minutes
A → 30 Minutes
C → 40 Minutes
B → 50 Minutes
F → 60 Minutes

F takes maximum time.

23. How many people take more time to reach office than D?

Correct Answer: (1) Four
Solution:E < D < A
10 20 30
B < F
50 60
E → 10 Minutes
D → 20 Minutes
A → 30 Minutes
C → 40 Minutes
B → 50 Minutes
F → 60 Minutes

Four persons.

24. In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions / inferences numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted and an inference is something which can be directly inferred from the given facts. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions/ inferences and decide which of those is/are implicit in the statement.

Give answer (1) if only I is implicit.
Give answer (2) if only II is implicit.
Give answer (3) if either I or II is implicit
Give answer (4) if neither I nor II is implicit.
Give answer (5) if both I and II are implicit.

 Statement: Using calculator for simpler calculations adversely affects mathematical abilities of children.

I. Using calculator for complex calculations may not affect mathematical abilities adversely.
II. Complex calculations cannot be done manually without the help of a calculator.

Correct Answer: (4)
Solution:None of the assumptions is implicit.

25. Statement: For underwater battles only weaponry X should be used.

I. Not all weaponry can function well under water.
II. There are different kinds of weaponry available for battles on ground and under water.

Correct Answer: (5)
Solution:Both the assumptions are implicit in the statement.

26. Statement: An advertisement by Easy Air, a private airliner 'Travel to Meerut by our air- lines and get a chance to win an all expenses paid holiday to Bangkok'

I. Easy Air Flights are available for Bangkok.
II. The city of Meerut has an airport.

Correct Answer: (5)
Solution:Both the assumptions are implicit in the statement.

27. Statement: As the prices of petrol and diesel shoot up more and more people are resorting to the use of electric cars.

I. Using electricity for powering cars is less expensive than using petrol or diesel.
II. Many people cannot afford the raised prices of petrol and diesel.

Correct Answer: (5)
Solution:Both the assumptions are implicit in the statement.

28. Statement: Book your railway tickets at least three months in advance to ensure a confirmed reservation.

I. No booking is taken by the railways before three months of the date of journey.
II. Air tickets need to be booked as much in advance as train tickets.

Correct Answer: (4)
Solution:None of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

29. Read the following information carefully and answer the questions which follow :

Ruling governments in the west are being punished by the voters for ever rising unemployment rates. Their parliament is abuzz with compaigns marked by criticism of India as an outsourcing hub. India is seen by many in the west as a land of call centres and back offices with cheap labour that costs people in the west, their jobs.

Which of the following statements would weaken the argument given in the passage?

Correct Answer: (5) Although outsourcing to India allowed many companies in west to focus on their core operations, they heavily compromised the quality and the standards of their back office jobs.
Solution:Although outsourcing to India allowed many companies in west to focus on their core operations, they heavily compromised the quality and the standards of their back office jobs.

30. Which of the following can be a possible repercussion of the opposition to outsourcing in the west?

Correct Answer: (3) In-sourcing of jobs by the west would render thou- sands of Indians unemployed.
Solution:In-sourcing of jobs by the west would render thousands of Indians unemployed.