Humanities u0026 Social Sciences - Philosophy Quiz Quiz

Test your proficiency with this medium-level quiz based on General Aptitude questions from the Philosophy (XH-C4) exam, covering logical reasoning, numerical ability, and analytical skills relevant for competitive exams.

1. Q1: Analogy in Word Intensity

   Given the sequences: Group-I: Abuse → Insult → Ridicule, and Group-II: _____ → Praise → Appreciate (from greater to lesser intensity), which word correctly completes Group-II?

   1. Espouse
   2. Appropriate
   3. Prize
   4. Extol

2. Q2: Conditional Sentence Completion

   Complete the sentence appropriately: 'Had I learnt acting as a child, I _____ a famous film star.'

   1. will be
   2. am going to be
   3. could have been
   4. can be

3. Q3: Musical Notes and Frequency Ratio

   If the frequency of note C is 130.8 Hz and each note's frequency is multiplied by the 12th root of 2, what is the ratio of frequencies between notes F# and C?

   1. 2
   2. 4√2
   3. 4/√2
   4. √2

4. Q4: Iterative Curve Length

   If each iteration increases the total length of a curve according to the pattern Iteration 0: 1, Iteration 1: 5/3, Iteration n: ___, which formula gives the total length after 'n' iterations?

   1. (5/3)^n
   2. (5/3)^(2n)
   3. (5/3)^(n/3)
   4. (5/3)^(n(2n-1))

5. Q5: Function Plot Identification

   Which plot correctly represents the function f(x) = -|x|/x for all non-zero real values of x?

   1. f(x) = 1 for xu003E0 and f(x) = -1 for xu003C0
   2. f(x) = -1 for xu003E0 and f(x) = 1 for xu003C0
   3. f(x) = 0 for all x ≠ 0
   4. f(x) jumps from 1 for xu003C0 to -1 for xu003E0

6. Q6: Paragraph Coherence Sequence

   Which is the most logical sequence for forming a coherent paragraph about natural adaptation and selection?

   1. P → Q → R → S
   2. S → P → R → Q
   3. Q → S → R → P
   4. R → S → Q → P

7. Q7: Triangle Formation from Stick Segments

   A one-meter stick is broken at points b₁ and b₂ (0 u003C b₁ u003C b₂ u003C 1). Which condition is NOT necessary for forming a triangle from the segments?

   1. b₁ u003C 0.5
   2. b₁ + b₂ u003C 1
   3. b₂ u003C b₁ + 0.5
   4. b₂ u003E 0.5

8. Q8: Musical Chairs Game Outcome

   Eight students play musical chairs, with eliminations as follows: after the 1st round, 4th behind P leaves; after the 2nd, 5th behind Q; after the 3rd, 3rd behind V; after the 4th, 4th behind U. Who remains after the 4th round?

   1. Q, T, V, W
   2. P, T, Q, S
   3. V, P, T, Q
   4. W, R, Q

9. Q9: Medal Tally Analysis

   Based on gold, silver, and bronze medals won by five countries, which statement is INCORRECT?

   1. The order of top two nations stays the same when ranked by total medals.
   2. France will occupy the third place if ranked by total medals.
   3. Canada has won twice as many total medals as Japan.
   4. USA and Canada together have less than 50% of these nations' medals.

10. Q10: Consulting Fee Overhead Calculation

    If a consulting fee exceeds 5,00,000, and the overhead is ₹1,00,000 plus 10% of the amount by which the fee exceeds ₹5,00,000, what is the total overhead charged for a consulting fee of ₹7,00,000?

    1. ₹1,50,000
    2. ₹2,00,000
    3. ₹1,00,000
    4. ₹1,20,000

11. Q11: Logical Sequence Deduction

    If all cats are mammals and some mammals are black, which statement logically follows?

    1. No cats are black.
    2. Some cats may be black.
    3. All cats are black.
    4. Some mammals are not black.

12. Q12: Simple Probability Calculation

    A fair die is rolled. What is the probability of getting a prime number?

    1. 1/2
    2. 2/3
    3. 1/3
    4. 1/6

13. Q13: Synonym Identification

    Select the word that is closest in meaning to ‘tacit’ as used in ‘He gave his tacit approval’.

    1. Obvious
    2. Implied
    3. Silent
    4. Written

14. Q14: Classical Syllogism

    All philosophers are thinkers. Some thinkers are visionaries. What can be concluded?

    1. All philosophers are visionaries.
    2. Some visionaries are philosophers.
    3. All thinkers are philosophers.
    4. Some philosophers may be visionaries.

15. Q15: Numerical Reasoning

    If a sum triples in 6 years at simple interest, in how many years will it become five times itself at the same rate?

    1. 9
    2. 15
    3. 10
    4. 12