Q. When the mirror image of a watch was seen, it showed 3 : 15. What was the real time ?
a) 8:45 b) 3:15 c) 9:45 d) 7:45 Correct Answer: a) 8:45
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Explanation:
In a vertical mirror, the clock’s mirror time and real time add up to 12:00. Hence, Real time = 11:60 − (mirror time). Given mirror time = 3:15, so real time = 11:60 − 3:15 = 8:45.
Verification: 8:45 + 3:15 = 12:00, confirming the mirror of 8:45 is 3:15. Therefore, the real time is 08:45:00.
Q. Deepak said to Nitin, “that boy playing with the football is the younger of the two brothers of the daughter of my father’s wife”. How is the boy playing football related to Deepak ?
a) Son b) Nephew c) Brother d) Cousin Correct Answer: c) Brother
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Explanation:
• “My father’s wife” = my mother. • “The daughter of my father’s wife” = my sister. • “Two brothers of the daughter” = the sister’s two brothers = Deepak himself and his brother. • “The younger of the two brothers” = the younger between Deepak and his brother, i.e., Deepak’s younger brother. Hence, the boy playing football is Deepak’s brother.
Q. How many times from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. the hands are at right angles ?
a) 9 b) 6 c) 11 d) 10 Correct Answer: c) 11
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Explanation:
Minute hand speed = 6°/min, hour hand speed = 0.5°/min, so relative speed = 5.5°/min. At t minutes past h o’clock, the angle between the hands is |6t − (30h + 0.5t)| = |5.5t − 30h|. For a right angle, set |5.5t − 30h| = 90, giving t = (30h ± 90)/5.5 within [0,60). – Between 4–5, 5–6, 6–7, 7–8: both solutions lie in the hour → 2 each. – Between 8–9: t = 27.27 min and t = 60 min (i.e., 9:00). Count 9:00 once. – Between 9–10: only t = 32.73 min lies in the hour (the other is >60). Total unique occurrences from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.: 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 (including 9:00 once) + 1 = 11. Equivalently, in 12 hours the hands are at right angles 22 times; over 6 hours it’s 11 (and 4:00 and 10:00 are not right angles).
Q. A good communicator begins his/her presentation with a/an
a) Non-sequitur b) Ice-breaker c) Complex question d) Repetitive phrase Correct Answer: b) Ice-breaker
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Explanation:
Effective presentations start by building rapport, lowering audience anxiety, and capturing attention. An ice-breaker—such as a brief anecdote, light humor, a simple poll, or a quick relatable question—warms up the room and creates connection.
In contrast: (1) a non-sequitur is illogical and distracts, (3) a complex question can overwhelm or alienate the audience before context is set, and (4) a repetitive phrase risks monotony and disengagement. Therefore, the best opening is an ice-breaker.
Q. Among five boys A is taller than B but not taller than C.
D is taller than C but not taller than E. If these boys are standing in a row in increasing order of their heights, then who will be at first place? a) E b) D c) C d) B Correct Answer: d) B
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Explanation:
Given: A > B and A is not taller than C ⇒ B < A ≤ C. Also, D > C and D is not taller than E ⇒ C < D ≤ E.
Combining: B < A ≤ C < D ≤ E. In an increasing-order arrangement (shortest to tallest), the first position is the shortest, i.e., B.
Q. Which one number is like the given number set ? (363, 489, 579)
a) 281 b) 562 c) 382 d) 471 Correct Answer: d) 471
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Explanation:
Identify a common property in the set: each number is congruent to 3 modulo 9 (sum of digits ≡ 3 mod 9), i.e., divisible by 3 but not by 9. Check the set: – 363: 3+6+3=12 → divisible by 3, not by 9 (12 ≡ 3 mod 9) – 489: 4+8+9=21 → divisible by 3, not by 9 (21 ≡ 3 mod 9) – 579: 5+7+9=21 → divisible by 3, not by 9 (21 ≡ 3 mod 9) Check options: – 281: 2+8+1=11 → not divisible by 3 – 562: 5+6+2=13 → not divisible by 3 – 382: 3+8+2=13 → not divisible by 3 – 471: 4+7+1=12 → divisible by 3, not by 9 (12 ≡ 3 mod 9) Therefore, 471 is like the given number set.
Q. If Sunday falls on the third date of a month, then which date will fall after three days of fourth Wednesday of the same month ?
a) 30 b) 31 c) 27 d) 29 Correct Answer: a) 30
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Explanation:
Given: 3rd is Sunday. Therefore 1st is Friday. The first Wednesday is on the 6th (Fri 1st → Wed 6th). Wednesdays then occur on 6, 13, 20, 27. The fourth Wednesday is the 27th.
Three days after the 27th is the 30th. Hence, the required date is 30.
Q. Which one of the following is NOT a skill of interpersonal interaction ?
a) Administrative power b) Empathy c) Positive thinking d) Courtesy Correct Answer: a) Administrative power
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Explanation:
Interpersonal interaction skills are behavioral abilities that help people communicate and work effectively with others. They include traits like empathy (understanding others’ feelings), courtesy (politeness and respect), and a positive mindset that fosters constructive dialogue and cooperation. Administrative power, however, is not a skill; it is positional authority derived from one’s role in an organization. It may influence interactions, but it is not an interpersonal skill in itself.
Therefore, Administrative power is the option that is NOT a skill of interpersonal interaction.
Q. What are the seven secrets of attractive body language ?
1. Face 2. Gestures 3. Cultural 4. Head movement 5. Comfortable 6. Eye contact 7. Reflection 8. Posture 9. Territory 10. Mirroring
Select the correct answer from the code given below: a) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 b) 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 c) 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 d) 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10 Correct Answer: d) 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10
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Explanation:
The commonly cited “seven secrets” of attractive body language focus on the main nonverbal channels that directly shape perceptions and rapport: Face (facial expressions), Gestures, Head movement (nods, tilts), Eye contact, Posture, Territory/proxemics (use of space), and Mirroring (subtle matching).
Elimination logic: – Cultural (3) is a contextual factor influencing interpretation, not a body-language tactic. – Comfortable (5) is an internal state, not a distinct body-language component. – Reflection (7) is essentially the same concept as Mirroring (10); including both would be redundant. The standard term used is Mirroring.
Checking options: – Option 1 and 2 include Cultural and Comfortable, which are not part of the seven secrets; Option 1 also omits Territory, and both omit Mirroring. – Option 3 includes both Reflection and Mirroring (duplication) and omits Gestures. – Option 4 contains the coherent set: 1 (Face), 2 (Gestures), 4 (Head movement), 6 (Eye contact), 8 (Posture), 9 (Territory), 10 (Mirroring).