Humanities u0026 Social Sciences - Philosophy Quiz Quiz

Test your general aptitude with this engaging 15-question quiz inspired by the XH-C4-2025 Philosophy exam. Assess your reasoning, problem-solving, and analytical skills with diverse, medium-difficulty questions covering logic, math, language, and critical thinking.

1. Q1. Analogy and Intensity

   Given the sequence 'Abuse → Insult → Ridicule' in decreasing order of intensity, which word completes the analogous group: ____ → Praise → Appreciate?

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

2. Q2. Conditional Grammar

   Select the most appropriate option to complete the sentence: 'Had I learnt acting as a child, I ______ a famous film star.'

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

3. Q3. Musical Notes and Ratios

   If each of the 12 musical notes has a frequency √2 times that of the previous note, and the frequency of note C is 130.8 Hz, what is the ratio of frequencies between F# and C?

   1. 2
   2. √2
   3. 2√2
   4. 3

4. Q4. Fractal Curve Length

   For a curve generated by an iterative algorithm, after 'Iteration n', the total length is given by which formula if each segment shortens as 1/3, 1/9, etc.?

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

5. Q5. Piecewise Function Identification

   Which of the following plots correctly represents the function f(x) = -|x|/x for nonzero real values of x?

   1. f(x) = 0 for all x
   2. f(x) = -1 for x u003E 0; f(x) = 1 for x u003C 0
   3. f(x) = 1 for x u003E 0; f(x) = -1 for x u003C 0
   4. f(x) = 1 for all x ≠ 0

6. Q6. Paragraph Coherence

   Which option arranges the following sentences into the most coherent paragraph about adaptation and evolution? P: Over time, such adaptations lead to significant evolutionary changes with the potential to shape the development of new species. Q: In the natural world, organisms constantly adapt to their environments in response to challenges and opportunities. R: This process of adaptation is driven by the principle of natural selection, where favorable traits increase an organism's chances of survival and reproduction. S: As environments change, organisms that can adapt their behavior, structure and physiology to such changes are more likely to survive.

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

7. Q7. Triangle Formation Condition

   A 1-meter stick is broken at points b₁ and b₂ (0 u003C b₁ u003C b₂ u003C 1), producing three pieces. Which of the following is NOT a necessary condition to form a triangle with the pieces?

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

8. Q8. Musical Chairs Survivors

   In a musical chairs game with P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W, after four rounds where: 4th behind P leaves, 5th behind Q leaves, 3rd behind V leaves, and 4th behind U leaves, which group remains?

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

9. Q9. Medal Table Reasoning

   Given a table where USA, Canada, Japan, Australia, and France have medal totals listed, which statement is INCORRECT: (A) France will be third on total medals. (B) USA and Canada stay top two even on total medals. (C) Together, USA and Canada have less than 50% of the medals awarded. (D) Canada has twice Japan's total medals.

   1. Canada has won twice as many total medals as Japan.
   2. USA and Canada together have less than 50% of the medals awarded in the table.
   3. France will occupy the third place if the list were made on the basis of total medals won.
   4. The order of the top two nations will not change if ordered by total medals.

10. Q10. Consultancy Fee Calculation

    If the consulting fee is ₹6,00,000, the organization charges an overhead of ₹1,00,000 plus 10% of the amount over ₹5,00,000, and the government taxes 18% GST on the total (fee plus overhead), what is the GST amount charged?

    1. ₹1,08,000
    2. ₹1,18,000
    3. ₹1,44,000
    4. ₹1,26,000

11. Q11. Logical Deduction

    If all philosophers are thinkers but not all thinkers are philosophers, which of the following must be true?

    1. No philosopher is a thinker
    2. All thinkers are not philosophers
    3. Some thinkers are not philosophers
    4. All thinkers are philosophers

12. Q12. Number Patterns

    If the pattern 3, 7, 15, 31, ... continues, what will be the 6th number in the sequence?

    1. 95
    2. 127
    3. 63
    4. 111

13. Q13. Syllogism

    Consider: (1) All pens are books. (2) All books are stories. Which conclusion logically follows?

    1. All pens are stories.
    2. All stories are pens.
    3. Some pens are stories.
    4. Some books are pens.

14. Q14. Vocabulary Context

    Select the word closest in meaning to 'circumspect' as used in: 'She gave a circumspect answer to the controversial question.'

    1. Careless
    2. Hasty
    3. Brave
    4. Cautious

15. Q15. Critical Reasoning

    If a statement is 'All squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares', what can definitely be inferred?

    1. Some squares are circles
    2. No rectangle is a square
    3. All rectangles are squares
    4. Some rectangles are squares