Verbal reasoning sits between English and reasoning, and it is easy to neglect for exactly that reason. Questions cover analogies, classification, series completion, statement and conclusion, statement and assumption, cause and effect, and course of action. Each explanation states the rule that decides between two options that both look reasonable, which is where most marks are dropped in this section.
Group these weather phenomena by their formation mechanism: Lightning, Rainbow, Frost, Tornado
Answer: B
Each phenomenon has distinct formation: Lightning from electrical discharge, Rainbow from light refraction, Frost from temperature, Tornado from rotating winds.
Q.42Medium
Classify these Indian software companies by their primary service domain: TCS, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Wipro
Answer: B
While all are major IT services providers, they emphasize different domains: TCS in consulting, Infosys in digital, HCL in infrastructure, Wipro in digital solutions.
Q.43Medium
Classify these medicinal compounds by their source origin: Penicillin, Aspirin, Morphine, Insulin
Answer: B
Different origins: Penicillin from fungi, Aspirin from plant sources, Morphine from poppy plant, Insulin from pancreatic cells - showing diversity in drug sources.
Q.44Medium
Which of the following statements correctly groups Indian states by their primary agricultural output in 2024-25: Group A - Rice producing states, Group B - Cotton producing states, Group C - Sugarcane producing states?
Answer: B
Punjab and Haryana are leading rice producers. Gujarat and Karnataka lead in cotton. Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh dominate sugarcane production as per 2024-25 agricultural data.
Q.45Medium
Classify these renewable energy projects by their primary energy source: Kudankulam, Sardar Sarovar, Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Park, Jatayu Wind Park, Bhakra Nangal Dam, Adani Green Energy's Khavda Park
Answer: B
Rewa and Khavda are solar parks. Jatayu is a wind park. Sardar Sarovar and Bhakra Nangal are hydroelectric dams. Kudankulam is a nuclear power plant.
Q.46Medium
Group these Indian space missions by their primary objective: Chandrayaan-3, Gaganyaan, Aditya-L1, Mars Orbiter Mission, Mangalyaan-2
Answer: B
Chandrayaan-3 targets the Moon. Gaganyaan is for human spaceflight. Aditya-L1 studies the Sun. Mars Orbiter and Mangalyaan-2 target Mars exploration.
Q.47Medium
Classify these Indian export products by their sector classification in 2024-25: Pharmaceutical APIs, Iron Ore, Electronics Components, Refined Petroleum, Textile Fabrics, Software Services, Automobile Parts
Answer: A
Pharmaceutical APIs and Refined Petroleum are chemicals-based. Iron Ore is a metal. Electronics, Textiles, and Auto Parts are manufactured goods. Software Services is a service sector export.
