Class 09 PSA Qualitative Reasoning Test

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : There was a little boy called Varun who did not have any friends and nobody liked to play with him. His teachers also did not love him much and his parents were unhappy with him. Do you know, why? It was because he was very short tempered and used to argue, use abusive language and get into fights with everyone. One day, his mother gave him a board and some drawing pins. She told him that every time he lost his temper and abused or fought with anyone, he was to go to his room and put a pin on the board. At the end of the month, his mother suggested that both of them check the board. The board was now full of pins. Varun’s mother asked him, “Can you remove these pins?” He did so. His mother told him gently, “See how many holes you have made on the board by sticking the pins. Each hole on the board represents someone you have hurt. You have made many holes in their hearts by your behaviour. Do you think you can repair all the hurt you have caused to so many people?” Varun realised how much damage he had done to his friends, family and teachers, even to strangers and he resolved to change himself. Which behavioural problem was not annoying to his parents?

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : There was a little boy called Varun who did not have any friends and nobody liked to play with him. His teachers also did not love him much and his parents were unhappy with him. Do you know, why? It was because he was very short tempered and used to argue, use abusive language and get into fights with everyone. One day, his mother gave him a board and some drawing pins. She told him that every time he lost his temper and abused or fought with anyone, he was to go to his room and put a pin on the board. At the end of the month, his mother suggested that both of them check the board. The board was now full of pins. Varun’s mother asked him, “Can you remove these pins?” He did so. His mother told him gently, “See how many holes you have made on the board by sticking the pins. Each hole on the board represents someone you have hurt. You have made many holes in their hearts by your behaviour. Do you think you can repair all the hurt you have caused to so many people?” Varun realised how much damage he had done to his friends, family and teachers, even to strangers and he resolved to change himself. What did each hole on the board represent?

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : There was a little boy called Varun who did not have any friends and nobody liked to play with him. His teachers also did not love him much and his parents were unhappy with him. Do you know, why? It was because he was very short tempered and used to argue, use abusive language and get into fights with everyone. One day, his mother gave him a board and some drawing pins. She told him that every time he lost his temper and abused or fought with anyone, he was to go to his room and put a pin on the board. At the end of the month, his mother suggested that both of them check the board. The board was now full of pins. Varun’s mother asked him, “Can you remove these pins?” He did so. His mother told him gently, “See how many holes you have made on the board by sticking the pins. Each hole on the board represents someone you have hurt. You have made many holes in their hearts by your behaviour. Do you think you can repair all the hurt you have caused to so many people?” Varun realised how much damage he had done to his friends, family and teachers, even to strangers and he resolved to change himself. How can anger be controlled?

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : There was a little boy called Varun who did not have any friends and nobody liked to play with him. His teachers also did not love him much and his parents were unhappy with him. Do you know, why? It was because he was very short tempered and used to argue, use abusive language and get into fights with everyone. One day, his mother gave him a board and some drawing pins. She told him that every time he lost his temper and abused or fought with anyone, he was to go to his room and put a pin on the board. At the end of the month, his mother suggested that both of them check the board. The board was now full of pins. Varun’s mother asked him, “Can you remove these pins?” He did so. His mother told him gently, “See how many holes you have made on the board by sticking the pins. Each hole on the board represents someone you have hurt. You have made many holes in their hearts by your behaviour. Do you think you can repair all the hurt you have caused to so many people?” Varun realised how much damage he had done to his friends, family and teachers, even to strangers and he resolved to change himself. The situation title for this passage is _____________

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : There was a little boy called Varun who did not have any friends and nobody liked to play with him. His teachers also did not love him much and his parents were unhappy with him. Do you know, why? It was because he was very short tempered and used to argue, use abusive language and get into fights with everyone. One day, his mother gave him a board and some drawing pins. She told him that every time he lost his temper and abused or fought with anyone, he was to go to his room and put a pin on the board. At the end of the month, his mother suggested that both of them check the board. The board was now full of pins. Varun’s mother asked him, “Can you remove these pins?” He did so. His mother told him gently, “See how many holes you have made on the board by sticking the pins. Each hole on the board represents someone you have hurt. You have made many holes in their hearts by your behaviour. Do you think you can repair all the hurt you have caused to so many people?” Varun realised how much damage he had done to his friends, family and teachers, even to strangers and he resolved to change himself. What message does this paragraph give?

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : There was a little boy called Varun who did not have any friends and nobody liked to play with him. His teachers also did not love him much and his parents were unhappy with him. Do you know, why? It was because he was very short tempered and used to argue, use abusive language and get into fights with everyone. One day, his mother gave him a board and some drawing pins. She told him that every time he lost his temper and abused or fought with anyone, he was to go to his room and put a pin on the board. At the end of the month, his mother suggested that both of them check the board. The board was now full of pins. Varun’s mother asked him, “Can you remove these pins?” He did so. His mother told him gently, “See how many holes you have made on the board by sticking the pins. Each hole on the board represents someone you have hurt. You have made many holes in their hearts by your behaviour. Do you think you can repair all the hurt you have caused to so many people?” Varun realised how much damage he had done to his friends, family and teachers, even to strangers and he resolved to change himself. What is the approach towards feelings or emotions in this paragraph?

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : What is soil? Soil is the loose top layer of Earth’s surface. Plants, depend on soil. It holds them up. It provides them with food and water. Soil is made of particles. These very small pieces mostly come from rocks broken down by weathering. Other soil particles come from rotting remains of plants and animals. The part of soil that comes from living things is called organic matter. Many small organisms live in soil. They include worms, bacteria and fungi. Fungi are like plants, but they aren’t green. And they have no leaves, flowers or roots. The organisms feed on dead plants and animals. They cause them to decay or break down. The decayed plant and animal matter is called humus. Humus makes the soil dark. It provides the nutrients, plants need to grow. Soil develops in layers. The top layer consists mostly of humus. It is called topsoil. The next layer down is called subsoil. Subsoil contains more rock particles than topsoil and less humus. It is not as good for growing plants. The layer below the subsoil has many pieces of rocks. The pieces get bigger when they are deeper in the ground. Most plants cannot grow in this rocky layer. The soil layers all rest on solid rock. It is called bedrock. There are many types of soil. Soil can be of many colours. They can also have different textures. Texture is the size of the particles that make up soil. Clay is a type of soil with many small particles. The particles are packed together tightly. Clay can hold a lot of water, which makes it heavy and sticky. Sand has much larger particles than clay. It feels rough. There’s a lot of air space between the particles, so water drains through this soil easily. Loam contains a mix of sand and clay. Loam is the best soil for growing plants. It lets just the right amount of water pass through for plant roots to take in. Name the material which provides nutrients for the formation of plant’s body?

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : What is soil? Soil is the loose top layer of Earth’s surface. Plants, depend on soil. It holds them up. It provides them with food and water. Soil is made of particles. These very small pieces mostly come from rocks broken down by weathering. Other soil particles come from rotting remains of plants and animals. The part of soil that comes from living things is called organic matter. Many small organisms live in soil. They include worms, bacteria and fungi. Fungi are like plants, but they aren’t green. And they have no leaves, flowers or roots. The organisms feed on dead plants and animals. They cause them to decay or break down. The decayed plant and animal matter is called humus. Humus makes the soil dark. It provides the nutrients, plants need to grow. Soil develops in layers. The top layer consists mostly of humus. It is called topsoil. The next layer down is called subsoil. Subsoil contains more rock particles than topsoil and less humus. It is not as good for growing plants. The layer below the subsoil has many pieces of rocks. The pieces get bigger when they are deeper in the ground. Most plants cannot grow in this rocky layer. The soil layers all rest on solid rock. It is called bedrock. There are many types of soil. Soil can be of many colours. They can also have different textures. Texture is the size of the particles that make up soil. Clay is a type of soil with many small particles. The particles are packed together tightly. Clay can hold a lot of water, which makes it heavy and sticky. Sand has much larger particles than clay. It feels rough. There’s a lot of air space between the particles, so water drains through this soil easily. Loam contains a mix of sand and clay. Loam is the best soil for growing plants. It lets just the right amount of water pass through for plant roots to take in. Which organism does not help the dead plants and animals to decay?

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : What is soil? Soil is the loose top layer of Earth’s surface. Plants, depend on soil. It holds them up. It provides them with food and water. Soil is made of particles. These very small pieces mostly come from rocks broken down by weathering. Other soil particles come from rotting remains of plants and animals. The part of soil that comes from living things is called organic matter. Many small organisms live in soil. They include worms, bacteria and fungi. Fungi are like plants, but they aren’t green. And they have no leaves, flowers or roots. The organisms feed on dead plants and animals. They cause them to decay or break down. The decayed plant and animal matter is called humus. Humus makes the soil dark. It provides the nutrients, plants need to grow. Soil develops in layers. The top layer consists mostly of humus. It is called topsoil. The next layer down is called subsoil. Subsoil contains more rock particles than topsoil and less humus. It is not as good for growing plants. The layer below the subsoil has many pieces of rocks. The pieces get bigger when they are deeper in the ground. Most plants cannot grow in this rocky layer. The soil layers all rest on solid rock. It is called bedrock. There are many types of soil. Soil can be of many colours. They can also have different textures. Texture is the size of the particles that make up soil. Clay is a type of soil with many small particles. The particles are packed together tightly. Clay can hold a lot of water, which makes it heavy and sticky. Sand has much larger particles than clay. It feels rough. There’s a lot of air space between the particles, so water drains through this soil easily. Loam contains a mix of sand and clay. Loam is the best soil for growing plants. It lets just the right amount of water pass through for plant roots to take in. What is the most important factor that help in the formation of soil?

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : What is soil? Soil is the loose top layer of Earth’s surface. Plants, depend on soil. It holds them up. It provides them with food and water. Soil is made of particles. These very small pieces mostly come from rocks broken down by weathering. Other soil particles come from rotting remains of plants and animals. The part of soil that comes from living things is called organic matter. Many small organisms live in soil. They include worms, bacteria and fungi. Fungi are like plants, but they aren’t green. And they have no leaves, flowers or roots. The organisms feed on dead plants and animals. They cause them to decay or break down. The decayed plant and animal matter is called humus. Humus makes the soil dark. It provides the nutrients, plants need to grow. Soil develops in layers. The top layer consists mostly of humus. It is called topsoil. The next layer down is called subsoil. Subsoil contains more rock particles than topsoil and less humus. It is not as good for growing plants. The layer below the subsoil has many pieces of rocks. The pieces get bigger when they are deeper in the ground. Most plants cannot grow in this rocky layer. The soil layers all rest on solid rock. It is called bedrock. There are many types of soil. Soil can be of many colours. They can also have different textures. Texture is the size of the particles that make up soil. Clay is a type of soil with many small particles. The particles are packed together tightly. Clay can hold a lot of water, which makes it heavy and sticky. Sand has much larger particles than clay. It feels rough. There’s a lot of air space between the particles, so water drains through this soil easily. Loam contains a mix of sand and clay. Loam is the best soil for growing plants. It lets just the right amount of water pass through for plant roots to take in. Where do we find microorganism which help in the formation of humus?

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : What is soil? Soil is the loose top layer of Earth’s surface. Plants, depend on soil. It holds them up. It provides them with food and water. Soil is made of particles. These very small pieces mostly come from rocks broken down by weathering. Other soil particles come from rotting remains of plants and animals. The part of soil that comes from living things is called organic matter. Many small organisms live in soil. They include worms, bacteria and fungi. Fungi are like plants, but they aren’t green. And they have no leaves, flowers or roots. The organisms feed on dead plants and animals. They cause them to decay or break down. The decayed plant and animal matter is called humus. Humus makes the soil dark. It provides the nutrients, plants need to grow. Soil develops in layers. The top layer consists mostly of humus. It is called topsoil. The next layer down is called subsoil. Subsoil contains more rock particles than topsoil and less humus. It is not as good for growing plants. The layer below the subsoil has many pieces of rocks. The pieces get bigger when they are deeper in the ground. Most plants cannot grow in this rocky layer. The soil layers all rest on solid rock. It is called bedrock. There are many types of soil. Soil can be of many colours. They can also have different textures. Texture is the size of the particles that make up soil. Clay is a type of soil with many small particles. The particles are packed together tightly. Clay can hold a lot of water, which makes it heavy and sticky. Sand has much larger particles than clay. It feels rough. There’s a lot of air space between the particles, so water drains through this soil easily. Loam contains a mix of sand and clay. Loam is the best soil for growing plants. It lets just the right amount of water pass through for plant roots to take in. Why can clay hold lots of water?

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : What is soil? Soil is the loose top layer of Earth’s surface. Plants, depend on soil. It holds them up. It provides them with food and water. Soil is made of particles. These very small pieces mostly come from rocks broken down by weathering. Other soil particles come from rotting remains of plants and animals. The part of soil that comes from living things is called organic matter. Many small organisms live in soil. They include worms, bacteria and fungi. Fungi are like plants, but they aren’t green. And they have no leaves, flowers or roots. The organisms feed on dead plants and animals. They cause them to decay or break down. The decayed plant and animal matter is called humus. Humus makes the soil dark. It provides the nutrients, plants need to grow. Soil develops in layers. The top layer consists mostly of humus. It is called topsoil. The next layer down is called subsoil. Subsoil contains more rock particles than topsoil and less humus. It is not as good for growing plants. The layer below the subsoil has many pieces of rocks. The pieces get bigger when they are deeper in the ground. Most plants cannot grow in this rocky layer. The soil layers all rest on solid rock. It is called bedrock. There are many types of soil. Soil can be of many colours. They can also have different textures. Texture is the size of the particles that make up soil. Clay is a type of soil with many small particles. The particles are packed together tightly. Clay can hold a lot of water, which makes it heavy and sticky. Sand has much larger particles than clay. It feels rough. There’s a lot of air space between the particles, so water drains through this soil easily. Loam contains a mix of sand and clay. Loam is the best soil for growing plants. It lets just the right amount of water pass through for plant roots to take in. Which soil allows the high amount of water to pass through for the plant roots?

Consider the relationships and select the selected word from the given alternatives. Hima lives in Vishakapatnam in a sea facing house. While going to her friends house, she turns to right. After moving 70 m in that direction, she again turns to her right, which direction is she facing now?

Consider the relationships and select the selected word from the given alternatives. Which letter comes next in the series of letter? B A C B D C E D F __________

Consider the relationships and select the selected word from the given alternatives. The number that will continue the series will be 1, 4, 9, 16, 25 ___________

Consider the relationships and select the selected word from the given alternatives. Choose the correct alternative: 4 : 64 : : 7 : ____

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order: (1) Country (2) Furniture (3) Forest (4) Wood (5) Trees.

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order: (1) Travel (2) Destination (3) Payment (4) Berth/Seat number (5) Reservation (6) Availability of birth/ Seat for reservation