1. Which word does NOT belong with the others?

A. rye      B. sourdough    C. pumpernickel    D. loaf

2.Which word does NOT belong with the others?

A. branch    B. dirt    C. leaf      D. root

Directions to Solve
Below in each of the questions are given two statements I and II. These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statements. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.

Mark answer

(A) If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
(B) If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
(C) If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
(D) If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
(E) If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

=>Statements:

Importance of Yoga and exercise is being realized by all sections of the society.
There is an increasing awareness about health in the society particularly among middle ages group of people.

A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

4. =>Statements:

The prices of food grains and other essential commodities in the open market have risen sharply during the past three months.
The political party in opposition has given a call for general strike to protest against the government's economic policy.

A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.


5.=> Statements:

Many people in the area are reported to be suffering from Malaria.
Private Medical Practitioners in the area have decided to close their clinics for few days.

A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

6. Statements:

Rural and semi-urban areas in the country have been suffering due to load-shedding for quite some time.
If the Government is not able to overcome the power crisis, load-shedding will be extended even to the urban areas.

A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

7. =>Statements:

The Government has increased rates of petrol and diesel by 10% from the immediate effect.
Oil producing countries have decided to increase 10% of production on crude oil from the last quarter.

A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

8. =>Statements:

The vegetable prices in the local market have increases manifold during the past few days.
Incessant rains have created flood like situation in most rural parts of the State.

A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

9.=>  Erratic Behavior occurs when an individual acts in a manner that lacks consistency, regularity, and uniformity. Which 
situation below is the best example of Erratic Behavior?

A. Julia cannot contain her anger whenever the subject of local politics is discussed.
B. Martin has just been told that he is being laid off. Before leaving his supervisor's office, he punches a hole in the 
door.
C. Rhonda has visited the dealership several times, but she still cannot decide which car to buy.
D. In the past month, Jeffrey, who has been a model employee for three years, has repeatedly called in sick, forgotten important meetings, and been verbally abusive to colleagues.

10. All the trees in the park are flowering trees.
Some of the trees in the park are dogwoods.
All dogwoods in the park are flowering trees.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain