Fast Stream Verbal & Numerical Reasoning (CSAB) 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word is closest in meaning to 'PRAGMATIC'?
- Practical (Correct answer)
- Idealistic
- Theoretical
- Dogmatic
Correct answer: Practical
Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical considerations rather than theory.
Question 2: A pie chart shows 25% for Policy, 35% for Operations, 20% for Finance, and the rest for HR. What percentage is HR?
- 20% (Correct answer)
- 15%
- 25%
- 10%
Correct answer: 20%
Total accounted for = 25 + 35 + 20 = 80%. Remainder for HR = 100 − 80 = 20%.
Question 3: Identify the odd one out: PARLIAMENT, CABINET, JUDICIARY, MANIFESTO
- Manifesto (Correct answer)
- Parliament
- Cabinet
- Judiciary
Correct answer: Manifesto
Parliament, Cabinet and the Judiciary are all institutions of government. A manifesto is a political document, not an institution.
Question 4: In a survey of 2,500 people, 44% said they trusted government statistics. How many people is that?
- 1,100 (Correct answer)
- 1,000
- 1,200
- 1,050
Correct answer: 1,100
44% of 2,500 = 0.44 × 2,500 = 1,100.
Question 5: Complete the sequence: 3, 6, 12, 24, ___
- 48 (Correct answer)
- 36
- 42
- 30
Correct answer: 48
Each term is double the previous: 3 × 2 = 6, 6 × 2 = 12, 12 × 2 = 24, 24 × 2 = 48.
Question 6: Which word means 'to make something less severe or harsh'?
- Mitigate (Correct answer)
- Exacerbate
- Amplify
- Intensify
Correct answer: Mitigate
Mitigate means to lessen the gravity, seriousness or painfulness of something. The other options all mean to make something worse or stronger.
Fast Stream Verbal & Numerical Reasoning (CSAB) 3
Which word is closest in meaning to 'PRAGMATIC'?