Inequalities (Reasoning) Questions with Solutions

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Coded inequality questions give statements comparing several elements with symbols, such as P > Q >= R < S, and ask which conclusions definitely follow. In coded versions, the symbols are replaced by others (for example, @ means "greater than"), which must be decoded first. To combine statements, link the common elements into a single chain. A conclusion follows only if the chain connects the two elements with signs all pointing in the same direction. If the signs point in opposite directions, as in A > B < C, no definite relationship exists between A and C. When one sign in the chain is strict (> or <) and the other is not (>= or <=), the result is strict. Watch for "either-or" cases, where two conclusions about the same pair together cover every possibility, such as A >= B and A < B. Practise the inequality questions below. Each solution shows the combined chain.

  1. Q1.

    From the information given below: A * B means A and B are of the same age, A - B means B is younger than A, A + B means A is younger than B. What does Sachin * Mohan - Ravi mean?

    A. Sachin is youngestB. Ravi is youngestC. Sachin is oldestD. Mohan is oldest
    easyAsked in NIMCET 2013View solution ›
  2. Q2.

    Directions: In the question, relationships between elements are shown in the statements. Decide which conclusions are definitely true.

    A. Only conclusion I is trueB. Only conclusion II is trueC. Either conclusion I or II is trueD. Both conclusions I and II are true
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  3. Q3.

    Directions: In the question, relationships between elements are shown in the statements. Decide which conclusions are definitely true.

    A. Only conclusion I is trueB. Only conclusion II is trueC. Either conclusion I or II is trueD. Both conclusions I and II are true
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  4. Q4.

    Directions: In the question, relationships between elements are shown in the statements. Decide which conclusions are definitely true.

    A. Only conclusion I is trueB. Only conclusion II is trueC. Either conclusion I or II is trueD. Both conclusions I and II are true
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  5. Q5.

    Directions: In the question, relationships between elements are shown in the statements. Decide which conclusions are definitely true.

    A. Only conclusion I is trueB. Only conclusion II is trueC. Either conclusion I or II is trueD. Both conclusions I and II are true
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  6. Q6.

    In which of the following expressions will the expression 'Q < S' be definitely true?

    A. B. C. D.
    easyAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 2 April Shift-2 2026View solution ›