Fast Stream Verbal & Numerical Reasoning (CSAB) 3

Question 1

Which word is closest in meaning to 'PRAGMATIC'?

Accepted Answer

Practical

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

20%

Answer

Total accounted for = 25 + 35 + 20 = 80%. Remainder for HR = 100 − 80 = 20%.

Question 3

Identify the odd one out: PARLIAMENT, CABINET, JUDICIARY, MANIFESTO

Accepted Answer

Manifesto

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

1,100

Answer

44% of 2,500 = 0.44 × 2,500 = 1,100.

Question 5

Complete the sequence: 3, 6, 12, 24, ___

Accepted Answer

48

Answer

Each term is double the previous: 3 × 2 = 6, 6 × 2 = 12, 12 × 2 = 24, 24 × 2 = 48.

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