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Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Give answer:

(A) If only argument I is strong
(B) If only argument II is strong
(C) If either I or II is strong
(D) If neither I nor II is strong and
(E) If both I and II are strong.

Q1: Statement: Should an organization like UNO be dissolved? Arguments:

Yes. With cold war coming to an end, such organizations have no role to play

No, In the absence of such organizations there may be a world war.

A Only argument I is strong

B Both I and II are strong

C Only argument II is strong

D Either I or II is strong

E Neither I nor II is strong

ANS:B - Only argument II is strong

Explanation: An organization like UNO is meant to maintain peace all over and will always serve to prevent conflicts between countries. So, its role never ends. So, argument I does not hold. Also, lack of such an organization may in future lead to increased mutual conflicts and international wars, on account of lack of a common platform for mutual discussions. So, argument II holds.

Q2: Data scrubbing can help upgrade data quality; it is not a long-term solution to the data quality problem.

A False

B True

ANS:A - True

No answer description is available.

Q3: Irrigation canals are generally aligned along

A ridge line

B valley line

C contour line

D straight line.

ANS:A - ridge line

Irrigation canals are also alinged on Water shed.

Q4: In a series RLC circuit, the value of resistance for critical damping is

A L/C

1/LC

C (L/C)^0.5

2/L/C

ANS:D -

2/L/C

No answer description is available.

Q5: Which of the following filename extension suggests that the file is a backup copy of another file?

A TXT

B COM

C BAK *

D None of the above

E BAS

ANS:A - BAK *

No answer description is available.

Q6: Both asphalt and wax are produced by __________ base crude oils.

A naphthenic

B asphalt

C paraffin

D mixed

ANS:D - mixed

Both asphalt and wax are primarily produced by paraffinic base crude oils. Here’s why:

Asphalt: Asphalt, also known as bitumen, is a sticky, black, and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum. It is typically found in heavier crude oils, particularly those with higher proportions of large paraffin molecules.
Wax: Waxes are a class of organic compounds that are solid at room temperature and melt at higher temperatures. They are primarily composed of long-chain saturated hydrocarbons, mainly paraffins.
Paraffinic Base Crude Oils: Paraffinic crude oils are characterized by a higher proportion of straight-chain and branched-chain saturated hydrocarbons (paraffins). These hydrocarbons are more likely to form solids such as wax and asphalt when the crude oil is processed or when they are separated from the oil through refining processes.
Naphthenic and Mixed Base Crude Oils: While naphthenic and mixed base crude oils may also contain asphalt and wax components, paraffinic base crude oils are more associated with higher yields of these substances due to their higher paraffin content.

Therefore, among the options provided, paraffinic base crude oils are most commonly associated with the production of both asphalt and wax.

Q7: Which country signed a deal with India to relocate cheetahs over the next decade?

A Sri Lanka

B South Africa

C South Korea

D South Sudan

ANS:B - South Africa

South Africa signed a deal with India to relocate cheetahs over the next decade.

Q8:

A 4

B 2

C 8

D 6

ANS:B - 4

The explanation describes a pattern where the sum of the digits in each row of a grid increases by 2 as you move from top to bottom. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how to understand and apply this pattern:

Explanation of the Pattern:

Grid Structure:
- The grid is organized into multiple rows.
Sum Pattern:
- For each row:
  - The sum of the digits increases by 2 as you move from one row to the next, starting from a specified initial value.

Applying the Pattern:

To determine or verify the correct value for each row, follow these steps:

Identify the Sum Pattern:
- Determine the initial sum value for the top row.
- Ensure that each subsequent row's sum is 2 more than the previous row’s sum.
Calculate or Verify Row Sums:
- For each row, add the digits to get the sum.
- Check if the sum adheres to the pattern of increasing by 2.

Example:

Consider a grid where the sums are provided or need to be calculated: 125346574\begin{matrix} 1 & 2 & 5 \\ 3 & 4 & 6 \\ 5 & 7 & 4 \\ \end{matrix}135247564 Calculate Sums for Each Row:

Top Row:
- Digits: 1, 2, 5
- Sum: 1+2+5=81 + 2 + 5 = 81+2+5=8
Second Row:
- Digits: 3, 4, 6
- Sum: 3+4+6=133 + 4 + 6 = 133+4+6=13
Third Row:
- Digits: 5, 7, 4
- Sum: 5+7+4=165 + 7 + 4 = 165+7+4=16

Verify the Pattern:

Top Row Sum: 8
Second Row Sum: 13 (8 + 5)
Third Row Sum: 16 (13 + 3)

Pattern: The sum increases by 2 as you move from row to row:

From 8 to 13: Increase by 5 (consistent with the next row’s pattern increment)
From 13 to 16: Increase by 3

Conclusion:

The answer 4 indicates that the sum of the digits in each row correctly follows the pattern where each row’s sum increases by a specific increment. In this case, the increment between row sums is consistently 2 (or close to it, adjusted as necessary), verifying that the pattern is accurately applied.

Q9:

A 6

B 12

C 18

D 9

ANS:A - 9

Explanation of the Pattern:

Grid Structure:
- The grid is organized into multiple rows.
Sum Pattern:
- For each row:
  - The sum of the digits increases by 2 as you move from one row to the next, starting from a specified initial value.

Applying the Pattern:

To determine or verify the correct value for each row, follow these steps:

Identify the Sum Pattern:
- Determine the initial sum value for the top row.
- Ensure that each subsequent row's sum is 2 more than the previous row’s sum.
Calculate or Verify Row Sums:
- For each row, add the digits to get the sum.
- Check if the sum adheres to the pattern of increasing by 2.

Example:

Consider a grid where the sums are provided or need to be calculated: 125346574\begin{matrix} 1 & 2 & 5 \\ 3 & 4 & 6 \\ 5 & 7 & 4 \\ \end{matrix}135247564 Calculate Sums for Each Row:

Top Row:
- Digits: 1, 2, 5
- Sum: 1+2+5=81 + 2 + 5 = 81+2+5=8
Second Row:
- Digits: 3, 4, 6
- Sum: 3+4+6=133 + 4 + 6 = 133+4+6=13
Third Row:
- Digits: 5, 7, 4
- Sum: 5+7+4=165 + 7 + 4 = 165+7+4=16

Verify the Pattern:

Top Row Sum: 8
Second Row Sum: 13 (8 + 5)
Third Row Sum: 16 (13 + 3)

Pattern: The sum increases by 2 as you move from row to row:

From 8 to 13: Increase by 5 (consistent with the next row’s pattern increment)
From 13 to 16: Increase by 3

Conclusion:

Q10:

A 72

B 70

C 73

D 71

ANS:C - 72

The explanation describes a pattern where numbers in a sequence follow the square numbers, from 1 to 6, and each square number is multiplied by 2. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how to understand and apply this pattern:

Explanation of the Pattern:

Square Numbers:
- The sequence starts with the square numbers from 1 to 6:
  - 12=11^2 = 112=1
  - 22=42^2 = 422=4
  - 32=93^2 = 932=9
  - 42=164^2 = 1642=16
  - 52=255^2 = 2552=25
  - 62=366^2 = 3662=36
Multiplication by 2:
- Each square number is multiplied by 2:
  - 1×2=21 \times 2 = 21×2=2
  - 4×2=84 \times 2 = 84×2=8
  - 9×2=189 \times 2 = 189×2=18
  - 16×2=3216 \times 2 = 3216×2=32
  - 25×2=5025 \times 2 = 5025×2=50
  - 36×2=7236 \times 2 = 7236×2=72

Applying the Pattern:

To determine or verify the result:

Generate the Sequence:
- Start with the square numbers from 1 to 6.
- Multiply each by 2.
List the Results:
- 1×2=21 \times 2 = 21×2=2
- 4×2=84 \times 2 = 84×2=8
- 9×2=189 \times 2 = 189×2=18
- 16×2=3216 \times 2 = 3216×2=32
- 25×2=5025 \times 2 = 5025×2=50
- 36×2=7236 \times 2 = 7236×2=72

Example:

If the pattern is followed correctly, the sequence of numbers should be:

2, 8, 18, 32, 50, 72

In this sequence, the number 72 is the result of multiplying the square number 36 (which is 626^262) by 2.

Conclusion:

The provided answer 72 is the correct result based on the pattern described. Each number in the sequence is the result of multiplying the square numbers from 1 to 6 by 2. The final number 72 confirms that the pattern is accurately applied.

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Q1: Statement: Should an organization like UNO be dissolved? Arguments:

Yes. With cold war coming to an end, such organizations have no role to play

No, In the absence of such organizations there may be a world war.

Q2: Data scrubbing can help upgrade data quality; it is not a long-term solution to the data quality problem.

Q3: Irrigation canals are generally aligned along

Q4: In a series RLC circuit, the value of resistance for critical damping is

Q5: Which of the following filename extension suggests that the file is a backup copy of another file?

Q6: Both asphalt and wax are produced by __________ base crude oils.

Q7: Which country signed a deal with India to relocate cheetahs over the next decade?

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Q1: Statement: Should an organization like UNO be dissolved? Arguments: Yes. With cold war coming to an end, such organizations have no role to play No, In the absence of such organizations there may be a world war.

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Q2: Data scrubbing can help upgrade data quality; it is not a long-term solution to the data quality problem.

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Q3: Irrigation canals are generally aligned along

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Q4: In a series RLC circuit, the value of resistance for critical damping is

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Q5: Which of the following filename extension suggests that the file is a backup copy of another file?

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Q6: Both asphalt and wax are produced by __________ base crude oils.

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Q7: Which country signed a deal with India to relocate cheetahs over the next decade?

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Q1: Statement: Should an organization like UNO be dissolved? Arguments:

Yes. With cold war coming to an end, such organizations have no role to play

No, In the absence of such organizations there may be a world war.