IBPS SO Marketing Exam Solved Question Paper - February 2016

  • Question 9 :
  • Which of the following is true regarding P

  • Both T and R are immediate neighbours of P.
  • Only three people sit between P and S.
  • P sits at middle of one of the sides.
  • W sits second to the left of P.
  • None of the given options is true
  • Explanation:

  • Question 13 :
  • Statements : K ≥ S=U≤R; L<U≤J

    Conclusions : I. R > J

    II . L= K

  • If only conclusion I follows
  • If only conclusion II follows
  • If either conclusion I or II follows
  • If neither conclusion I nor II follows
  • If both conclusions I and II follow
  • Explanation:

    Statements : K ≥ S=U≤R

                        L<U≤J

    R≥U≤J

    K≥S=U>L

    Conclusions : I. R>J → False

                       II. L = K → False

     

  • Question 17 :
  • Statements : S >B= K≥ L; B= P≤ U

    Conclusions : I. L< U

    II . U= L

  • If only conclusion I follows
  • If only conclusion II follows
  • If either conclusion I or II follows
  • If neither conclusion I nor II follows
  • If both conclusions I and II follow
  • Explanation:

    Statements : S >B= K≥ L

                       B= P≤ U

    U≥P = B=K≥ L

    Conclusions : I. L < U

                       II. U = L

    (Either conclusion I or II

  • Question 22 :
  • Which of the following is true regarding N

  • K sits second to right of N.
  • V is an immediate neighbor of the person who faces N.
  • Both L and O are immediate neighbours of N.
  • Only one person sits between N and J.
  • None of the given options is true
  • Explanation:

  • Question 26 :
  • Which of the following countries does Q visit

  • Nepal
  • Japan
  • Malaysia
  • China
  • Australia
  • Explanation:

    Day Friend Country
    Monday T Germany
    Tuesday P Japan
    Wednesday U Australia
    Thursday R China
    Friday Q Malaysia
    Saturday V Nepal
  • Question 28 :
  • Which of the following is true about T

  • All the given options are true
  • T visits on Friday
  • T visits China
  • Only three people visit between T and R
  • T visits immediately before P
  • Explanation:

    Day Friend Country
    Monday T Germany
    Tuesday P Japan
    Wednesday U Australia
    Thursday R China
    Friday Q Malaysia
    Saturday V Nepal

  • Question 29 :
  • Who amongst the following visits India

  • S
  • T
  • P
  • G
  • R
  • Explanation:

    Day Friend Country
    Monday T Germany
    Tuesday P Japan
    Wednesday U Australia
    Thursday R China
    Friday Q Malaysia
    Saturday V Nepal

  • Question 32 :
  • Which elements come exactly between ‘59’ and ‘bakery’ in Step II of the given input

  • Only launch
  • Only 62
  • Only idioms
  • Both 81 and salient
  • Both adverb and 36
  • Explanation:

    Input : adverb 59 36 salient 81 idioms bakery 14 launch 47 umpire 62

    Step I : umpire adverb 59 36 salient 81 idioms bakery launch 47 62 14

    Step II: Idioms umpire adverb 59 salient 81 bakery launch 47 62 14 36

    Step III : adverb idioms umpire 59 salient 81 bakery launch 47 14 36 62

    Step IV : 47 adverb idioms umpire 59 81 bakery launch 14 36 62 salient

    Step V : 59 47 adverb idioms umpire 81 bakery 14 36 62 salient launch

    Step VI : 81 59 47 adverb idioms umpire 14 36 62 salient launch bakery

  • Question 33 :
  • Which of the following combinations represents the first two and the last two elements of the step VI of the given input

  • 81, 59, launch, bakery
  • 81,62, salient, launch
  • 50,47, bakery, salient
  • 62, 14, idioms, umpire
  • 62,81, umpire, launch
  • Explanation:

    Input : adverb 59 36 salient 81 idioms bakery 14 launch 47 umpire 62

    Step I : umpire adverb 59 36 salient 81 idioms bakery launch 47 62 14

    Step II: Idioms umpire adverb 59 salient 81 bakery launch 47 62 14 36

    Step III : adverb idioms umpire 59 salient 81 bakery launch 47 14 36 62

    Step IV : 47 adverb idioms umpire 59 81 bakery launch 14 36 62 salient

    Step V : 59 47 adverb idioms umpire 81 bakery 14 36 62 salient launch

    Step VI : 81 59 47 adverb idioms umpire 14 36 62 salient launch bakery

  • Question 35 :
  • Which step are the elements ‘bakery launch 47 14’ found in the same order

  • Sixth
  • Third
  • Fourth
  • The given order of elements is not found in any step
  • Fifth
  • Explanation:

    Input : adverb 59 36 salient 81 idioms bakery 14 launch 47 umpire 62

    Step I : umpire adverb 59 36 salient 81 idioms bakery launch 47 62 14

    Step II: Idioms umpire adverb 59 salient 81 bakery launch 47 62 14 36

    Step III : adverb idioms umpire 59 salient 81 bakery launch 47 14 36 62

    Step IV : 47 adverb idioms umpire 59 81 bakery launch 14 36 62 salient

    Step V : 59 47 adverb idioms umpire 81 bakery 14 36 62 salient launch

    Step VI : 81 59 47 adverb idioms umpire 14 36 62 salient launch bakery

  • Question 38 :
  • If A = 2, B = 4 then MBA

  • 28
  • 30
  • 32
  • 16
  • 10
  • Explanation:

    As, A = 1×2=2 and B =2×2 =4

    Similarly, M = 13×2=26

    MBA = 26+4+2 = 32

  • Question 61 :
  • Which of the following is the central idea of the passage

  • Space travel is exclusive to developed countries and this is unlikely to change.
  • We are too focused on studying the universe and proving the existence of extraterrestrial life.
  • There has been a decline in the quality of scientific discovery in recent times.
  • Despite huge leaps in planetary science in the past, exploration is unfortunately likely to dwindle now.
  • Though we have physically explored various planets we are unable to make them habitable.
  • Question 62 :
  • Which of the following can be said about the voyage probes

  • These have been obsolete for a long time and should be called as soon as possible.
  • These probes have been damaged and are responsible for polluting the galaxy.
  • These have travelled the furthest and provided invaluable insights in the field of planetary science.
  • Scientists have lost contact with these and worryingly cannot prepare their exact location.
  • Too many resources are diverted to maintaining these outdated probes.
  • Question 64 :
  • What does the phrase ‘It’s really difficult to go through boom-and-bust cycle’ convey

  • Some economies are still trying to recover from exorbitant space funding in the year 1990s.
  • Space exploration missions have had more failures than successes.
  • Global economic mission since 2000 has resulted in lack of employment for engineers.
  • Fluctuations in space exploration funding are not desirable.
  • The durations for space missions should be more optimally planned to avoid wastage of resources.
  • Question 67 :
  • What is the author’s view regarding reduction in funds for space exploration

  • It is an appropriate step as the planet faces more pressing problems.
  • It will be detrimental as it will hamper scientific discovery and knowledge.
  • It is desirable as we have adequate evidence that sustaining life in some planets is too costly.
  • It is an unwelcome move as several space missions are scheduled this year.
  • Other than those given as options
  • Question 68 :
  • What do the statistics on space agency budgets cited in the passage indicate

  • Space agency budgets vary across countries and within a country over time.
  • Building spacecrafts is becoming more expensive over time.
  • Despite increasing space budgets, there is a lack of innovation in space exploration.
  • There have been many expensive failures in space missions in recent times.
  • Asia’s space budget is fast catching up to Europe’s and America’s till present.
  • Question 70 :
  • Which of the following is true in the context of the passage

  • There is conflict among scientists about the classification of planetary bodies.
  • Collaborations among nations for space exploration has not really worked.
  • Studying outer space has implications for life on earth.
  • The number of space scientists has fallen since the 1990s.
  • None of the given options is true in the context of the passage.
  • Question 91 :
  • QST#91

  • Offer
  • deter
  • after
  • contrast
  • vary
  • Question 92 :
  • QST#92

  • underlying
  • basis
  • prima
  • element
  • routed
  • Question 93 :
  • QST#93

  • compete
  • work
  • follow
  • achieve
  • dispatch
  • Question 94 :
  • QST#94

  • obviously
  • seen
  • attached
  • attested
  • noticeable
  • Question 95 :
  • QST#95

  • there
  • the
  • that
  • therefore
  • than
  • Question 96 :
  • QST#96

  • existed
  • over
  • around
  • all
  • universally
  • Question 97 :
  • QST#97

  • divergent
  • noticed
  • ignored
  • shut
  • detoured
  • Question 98 :
  • QST#98

  • profits
  • yields
  • return
  • felicitates
  • turns on
  • Question 99 :
  • QST#99

  • strengthens
  • proceed
  • allowed
  • gained
  • prove
  • Question 100 :
  • QST#100

  • heading
  • indicating
  • touching
  • focusing
  • hitting
  • Question 104 :
  • I. 6x2- 14x+8=0;         II. 3y2-13y+12=0

  • If x < y
  • If x ≤ y
  • If x > y
  • If x ≥ y
  • If x = y or if none of the above relationship is established
  • Explanation:

    I.

    6x2-14x+8=0

    6x2-6x-8x+8=0

    6x(x-1)-8(x-1)=0

    (x-1) (6x-8)=0

    x=1 , 4/3

    II.

    3y2-13y+12=0

    3y2-9y-4y+12=0

    3y(y-3)-4(y-3)=0

    (y-3)(3y-4)=0

    y=3, 4/3

    ∴ x ≤ y

     

  • Question 105 :
  • I. 4x2-11x-15=0          II. 8Y2-2Y-6=0

  • If x < y
  • If x ≤ y
  • If x > y
  • If x ≥ y
  • If x = y or if none of the above relationship is established
  • Explanation:

    I.

    4x2-11x-15=0

    4x2+4x-15x-15=0

    4x(x+1)-15(x+1)=0

    (x+1)(4x-15)=0

    x=-1, 15/4

    II.

    8y2-2y-6=0

    8y2-8y+6y-6 =0

    8y(y-1)+6(y-1)=0

    (y-1)(8y+6)=0

    y=1,-3/4

    ∴ Relationship between x and y cannot be established.

  • Question 106 :
  • I. 30x2+36x+6=0;      II. 30y2+11y+1=0

  • If x < y
  • If x ≤ y
  • If x > y
  • If x ≥ y
  • If x = y or if none of the above relationship is established
  • Explanation:

    30x2+36x+6=0

    30x2+30x+6x+6=0

    30x(x+1)+6(x+1)=0

    (x+1)(30x+6)=0

    x=-1, -1/5

    II.

    30y2+11y+1=0

    30y2+6y+5y+1=0

    6y(5y+1)+1(5y+1)=0

    (5y+1)(6y+1)=0

    y=-1/5,-1/6

     ∴x ≤ y

     

  • Question 107 :
  • I. 3x2-19x+20=0         II. 16y2-28y-8=0

  • If x < y
  • If x ≤ y
  • If x > y
  • If x ≥ y
  • If x = y or if none of the above relationship is established
  • Explanation:

    I. 3x2-19x+20=0

    3x2-15x-4x+20=0

    3x(x-5)-4(x-5)=0

    (x-5)(3x-4)=0

    x=5, 4/3

     II. 16y2-28y-8=0

    16y2-32y+4y-8=0

    16y(y-2)+4(y-2)=0

    (y-2)(16y+4)=0

    y=2, -1/4

     

  • Question 108 :
  • I. x2-8x +15= 0            II. 2y2+9y+10=0

  • If x < y
  • If x ≤ y
  • If x > y
  • If x ≥ y
  • If x = y or if none of the above relationship is established
  • Explanation:

    I. x2-8x +15= 0

    x2-5x-3x+15=0

    x(x-5)-3(x-5)=0

    (x-3)(x-5)=0

    x=3,5

    II. 2y2+9y+10=0

    2y2+4y+5y+10=0

    2y(y+2)+5(y+2)=0

    (y+2)(2y+5)=0

    y=-2,-5/2

    ∴ x > y

  • Question 139 :
  • What is the respective ratio between number of literates in village A and that in village C

  • 4:3
  • 5:3
  • 7:4
  • 8:5
  • 9:4
  • Explanation:

    Let the total population of village A =x

    Number of illiterate population of village A = 360

    ∴ x×60/100=360

    x=600

    Number of literate population of village A

    = 600-360 = 240

    Let the total population of village C =y

    Number of illiterate population of village C = 50

    ∴ y×25/100 = 50

    y=200

    Number of literate population of village C

    = 200-50 = 150

    ∴ Required ratio = 240/150

    8:5

     

     

  • Question 146 :
  • 2, 4 ,11 ,37 ,? ,771

  • 257
  • 194
  • 139
  • 153
  • 292
  • Explanation:

    2(×1+2)4(×2+3)11(×3+4)37(×4+5)153(×5+6)771

  • Question 148 :
  • 6 ,5 ,6, 10, ?

  • 20.5
  • 26
  • 19
  • 22
  • 24
  • Explanation:

    6(×1-1)5(×1+1)6(×2-2)10(×2+2)22

     

  • Question 149 :
  • 274 ,136, 66 ,30 ,11

  • 5.5
  • 0.5
  • 5
  • 1
  • 2
  • Explanation:

    274(÷2-1)136(÷2-2)66(÷2-3)30(÷2-4)11(÷2-5)0.5

  • Question 169 :
  • Marketing management is defined as ……………

  • monitoring the profitability of the company’s products and services
  • the art and science of choosing target markets and building profitable relationships with them
  • managing the market process
  • developing marketing strategies to move the company forward
  • selecting target markets to deploy marketers
IBPS SO Marketing Exam Solved Question Paper - February 2016
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