IIFT 2017 LR | Previous Year IIFT Paper

Answer: Option A

Explanation :

The details that are directly given can be tabulated as under:

Now, Aman is not placed in Hindustan Lever and cannot be placed in Asian Paints (from the table). Also, the person placed in ITC is the other person placed at Chennai or Patna. So, Aman cannot be placed in ITC as well. Finally, the person placed in L’Oreal likes reading Non-fiction while Aman likes reading Historical fiction. Hence, Aman cannot be placed in L’Oreal as well. Therefore, Aman = Dabur.

Now, the person from ITC does not read Mystery fiction and cannot read Historical Fiction (as Aman is not from ITC). The placed in L’Oreal likes reading Non-fiction. Hence, the person from ITC cannot read this genre as well. Finally, the ITC employee is from Chennai or Patna, while the person who reads Classic fiction is posted at Bhopal. Hence, ITC = Business and Management = Manish or Rohit.

Now, the person reading Mystery fiction cannot be from Chennai or Patna as Aman (one possible person from Chennai) is reading Historical fiction and the other possible person from Chennai (ITC) does not read Mystery fiction. Also, this person cannot be from Bhopal, as the person posted at Bhopal reads Classic Fiction. 

Hence, Chennai and Patna = Historical Fiction + Business and Management (in any order). Also, Bhopal = Classic fiction. 

Hence, Delhi and Mumbai = Mystery fiction and Non-fiction (in any order). The person reading Non-fiction is not posted at Mumbai. 

Hence, Mumbai = Mystery fiction and Delhi = Non-fiction.  
 
Now, Vinay is not placed at Mumbai. So, either Manish or Rohit are placed at Mumbai. But Manish cannot be placed at Mumbai, as Manish does not read Mystery fiction. Hence, Rohit = Mumbai. 

From the explanation above, since the person from ITC was Manish or Rohit, we now have, ITC = Manish.

Since Manish is not posted at Chennai, Manish = Patna and Aman = Chennai

Sandeep has to be posted in L’Oreal (as he reads Non-fiction). Hence, Rohit = Hindustan Unilever (only company remaining). 

Thus, the final combinations are:

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Hence, Aman is posted in Dabur. 

Hence, option (a).

Answer: Option A

Explanation :

The details that are directly given can be tabulated as under:

Now, Aman is not placed in Hindustan Lever and cannot be placed in Asian Paints (from the table). Also, the person placed in ITC is the other person placed at Chennai or Patna. So, Aman cannot be placed in ITC as well. Finally, the person placed in L’Oreal likes reading Non-fiction while Aman likes reading Historical fiction. Hence, Aman cannot be placed in L’Oreal as well. Therefore, Aman = Dabur.

Now, the person from ITC does not read Mystery fiction and cannot read Historical Fiction (as Aman is not from ITC). The placed in L’Oreal likes reading Non-fiction. Hence, the person from ITC cannot read this genre as well. Finally, the ITC employee is from Chennai or Patna, while the person who reads Classic fiction is posted at Bhopal. Hence, ITC = Business and Management = Manish or Rohit.

Now, the person reading Mystery fiction cannot be from Chennai or Patna as Aman (one possible person from Chennai) is reading Historical fiction and the other possible person from Chennai (ITC) does not read Mystery fiction. Also, this person cannot be from Bhopal, as the person posted at Bhopal reads Classic Fiction. 

Hence, Chennai and Patna = Historical Fiction + Business and Management (in any order). Also, Bhopal = Classic fiction. 

Hence, Delhi and Mumbai = Mystery fiction and Non-fiction (in any order). The person reading Non-fiction is not posted at Mumbai. 

Hence, Mumbai = Mystery fiction and Delhi = Non-fiction.  
 
Now, Vinay is not placed at Mumbai. So, either Manish or Rohit are placed at Mumbai. But Manish cannot be placed at Mumbai, as Manish does not read Mystery fiction. Hence, Rohit = Mumbai. 

From the explanation above, since the person from ITC was Manish or Rohit, we now have, ITC = Manish.

Since Manish is not posted at Chennai, Manish = Patna and Aman = Chennai

Sandeep has to be posted in L’Oreal (as he reads Non-fiction). Hence, Rohit = Hindustan Unilever (only company remaining). 

Thus, the final combinations are:

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Hence, option (a).

Answer: Option C

Explanation :

The details that are directly given can be tabulated as under:

Now, Aman is not placed in Hindustan Lever and cannot be placed in Asian Paints (from the table). Also, the person placed in ITC is the other person placed at Chennai or Patna. So, Aman cannot be placed in ITC as well. Finally, the person placed in L’Oreal likes reading Non-fiction while Aman likes reading Historical fiction. Hence, Aman cannot be placed in L’Oreal as well. Therefore, Aman = Dabur.

Now, the person from ITC does not read Mystery fiction and cannot read Historical Fiction (as Aman is not from ITC). The placed in L’Oreal likes reading Non-fiction. Hence, the person from ITC cannot read this genre as well. Finally, the ITC employee is from Chennai or Patna, while the person who reads Classic fiction is posted at Bhopal. Hence, ITC = Business and Management = Manish or Rohit.

Now, the person reading Mystery fiction cannot be from Chennai or Patna as Aman (one possible person from Chennai) is reading Historical fiction and the other possible person from Chennai (ITC) does not read Mystery fiction. Also, this person cannot be from Bhopal, as the person posted at Bhopal reads Classic Fiction. 

Hence, Chennai and Patna = Historical Fiction + Business and Management (in any order). Also, Bhopal = Classic fiction. 

Hence, Delhi and Mumbai = Mystery fiction and Non-fiction (in any order). The person reading Non-fiction is not posted at Mumbai. 

Hence, Mumbai = Mystery fiction and Delhi = Non-fiction.  
 
Now, Vinay is not placed at Mumbai. So, either Manish or Rohit are placed at Mumbai. But Manish cannot be placed at Mumbai, as Manish does not read Mystery fiction. Hence, Rohit = Mumbai. 

From the explanation above, since the person from ITC was Manish or Rohit, we now have, ITC = Manish.

Since Manish is not posted at Chennai, Manish = Patna and Aman = Chennai

Sandeep has to be posted in L’Oreal (as he reads Non-fiction). Hence, Rohit = Hindustan Unilever (only company remaining). 

Thus, the final combinations are:

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The person who lives in Mumbai likes to read books on Mystery Fiction.

Hence, option (c).

Answer: Option B

Explanation :

The details that are directly given can be tabulated as under:

Now, Aman is not placed in Hindustan Lever and cannot be placed in Asian Paints (from the table). Also, the person placed in ITC is the other person placed at Chennai or Patna. So, Aman cannot be placed in ITC as well. Finally, the person placed in L’Oreal likes reading Non-fiction while Aman likes reading Historical fiction. Hence, Aman cannot be placed in L’Oreal as well. Therefore, Aman = Dabur.

Now, the person from ITC does not read Mystery fiction and cannot read Historical Fiction (as Aman is not from ITC). The placed in L’Oreal likes reading Non-fiction. Hence, the person from ITC cannot read this genre as well. Finally, the ITC employee is from Chennai or Patna, while the person who reads Classic fiction is posted at Bhopal. Hence, ITC = Business and Management = Manish or Rohit.

Now, the person reading Mystery fiction cannot be from Chennai or Patna as Aman (one possible person from Chennai) is reading Historical fiction and the other possible person from Chennai (ITC) does not read Mystery fiction. Also, this person cannot be from Bhopal, as the person posted at Bhopal reads Classic Fiction. 

Hence, Chennai and Patna = Historical Fiction + Business and Management (in any order). Also, Bhopal = Classic fiction. 

Hence, Delhi and Mumbai = Mystery fiction and Non-fiction (in any order). The person reading Non-fiction is not posted at Mumbai. 

Hence, Mumbai = Mystery fiction and Delhi = Non-fiction.  
 
Now, Vinay is not placed at Mumbai. So, either Manish or Rohit are placed at Mumbai. But Manish cannot be placed at Mumbai, as Manish does not read Mystery fiction. Hence, Rohit = Mumbai. 

From the explanation above, since the person from ITC was Manish or Rohit, we now have, ITC = Manish.

Since Manish is not posted at Chennai, Manish = Patna and Aman = Chennai

Sandeep has to be posted in L’Oreal (as he reads Non-fiction). Hence, Rohit = Hindustan Unilever (only company remaining). 

Thus, the final combinations are:

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After transferring, Sandeep is in Mumbai and Rohit is in Delhi. Therefore the person who likes reading Mystery Fiction works in Delhi.

Hence, option (b).

Answer: Option A

Explanation :

The details that are directly given can be tabulated as under:

Now, Aman is not placed in Hindustan Lever and cannot be placed in Asian Paints (from the table). Also, the person placed in ITC is the other person placed at Chennai or Patna. So, Aman cannot be placed in ITC as well. Finally, the person placed in L’Oreal likes reading Non-fiction while Aman likes reading Historical fiction. Hence, Aman cannot be placed in L’Oreal as well. Therefore, Aman = Dabur.

Now, the person from ITC does not read Mystery fiction and cannot read Historical Fiction (as Aman is not from ITC). The placed in L’Oreal likes reading Non-fiction. Hence, the person from ITC cannot read this genre as well. Finally, the ITC employee is from Chennai or Patna, while the person who reads Classic fiction is posted at Bhopal. Hence, ITC = Business and Management = Manish or Rohit.

Now, the person reading Mystery fiction cannot be from Chennai or Patna as Aman (one possible person from Chennai) is reading Historical fiction and the other possible person from Chennai (ITC) does not read Mystery fiction. Also, this person cannot be from Bhopal, as the person posted at Bhopal reads Classic Fiction. 

Hence, Chennai and Patna = Historical Fiction + Business and Management (in any order). Also, Bhopal = Classic fiction. 

Hence, Delhi and Mumbai = Mystery fiction and Non-fiction (in any order). The person reading Non-fiction is not posted at Mumbai. 

Hence, Mumbai = Mystery fiction and Delhi = Non-fiction.  
 
Now, Vinay is not placed at Mumbai. So, either Manish or Rohit are placed at Mumbai. But Manish cannot be placed at Mumbai, as Manish does not read Mystery fiction. Hence, Rohit = Mumbai. 

From the explanation above, since the person from ITC was Manish or Rohit, we now have, ITC = Manish.

Since Manish is not posted at Chennai, Manish = Patna and Aman = Chennai

Sandeep has to be posted in L’Oreal (as he reads Non-fiction). Hence, Rohit = Hindustan Unilever (only company remaining). 

Thus, the final combinations are:

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Manish is posted in Patna.

Hence, option (a).

Answer: Option C

Explanation :

FC Goa has lost to FC Pune City and drawn by Atletico de Kolkata. Also, as per the question, FC Goa has lost to Chennaiyan FC.

Hence, FC Goa has 2 losses and 1 draw.

To maximise its score, it should win the remaining four matches.

∴ Maximum score = (4 × 3) + (2 × 0) + (1 × 1) = 13 

Hence, option (c).

Answer: Option D

Explanation :

Chennaiyan FC have won 5 matches and drawn 2 matches. 

∴ Their score = (5 × 3) + (2 × 1) = 17

To minimize the difference of scores between the two team, maximize FC Pune City’s score. 

FC City have won 2 matches, lost 2 matches and drawn 1 match. Hence, to maxmiize their score, they should win the reminaing 2 matches. Hence, they should have 4 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw.

∴ Their score = (4 × 3) + (1 × 1) = 13

∴ Minimum absolute difference = 17 – 13 = 4

Hence, option (d).

Answer: Option D

Explanation :

The position of the players can be plotted as shown below:

D and C are to the left of B; and E is to their north-east. 

Hence, option (d).

Answer: Option D

Explanation :

The position of the players can be plotted as shown below:

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Total distance = 45 + 75 + 95 + 95 + 15 = 325 metres.

Hence, option (d).

Answer: Option D

Explanation :

Here, the link of batch 2 with batch 1 and batch 3 needs to be found to solve each question. 

Denote the letters of the input by numbers 1-8 from left to right and map then for passcode of each step, as shown:

Observe that a certain movement pattern is followed by between Input and Batch 1 and a completely different pattern is followed between Batch 3 and Batch 4. 

Since there does not seem to be a correlation between the position of any number from Input up to Batch 4, there is a possibility that Input-B1 and B2-B3 follows one common pattern (say X) and B1-B2 and B3-B4 follows another common pattern (say Y). To test this, apply the B3-B4 pattern on B1 to get B2. Now, check whether applying Input-B1 on B2 gives the same outcome as B3. It does, as shown below: 

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Now, the batch timings are: Batch 1 (9:30 to 10:30); Batch 2 (10:30 to 11:30); Batch 3 (11:30 to 12:30) and Batch 4 (12:30 to 1:30). 

The period from 1:30 to 2:30 is a break, and the next batch starts again at 2:30. 

Now, if the pass code for Batch 2 on a certain day is 27631854, the pass code for the next batch has to be 27451836. 

The words corresponding to this are: if winter behind far spring be can comes. 

Hence, option (d).

Answer: Option C

Explanation :

Here, the link of batch 2 with batch 1 and batch 3 needs to be found to solve each question. 

Denote the letters of the input by numbers 1-8 from left to right and map then for passcode of each step, as shown:

Observe that a certain movement pattern is followed by between Input and Batch 1 and a completely different pattern is followed between Batch 3 and Batch 4. 

Since there does not seem to be a correlation between the position of any number from Input up to Batch 4, there is a possibility that Input-B1 and B2-B3 follows one common pattern (say X) and B1-B2 and B3-B4 follows another common pattern (say Y). To test this, apply the B3-B4 pattern on B1 to get B2. Now, check whether applying Input-B1 on B2 gives the same outcome as B3. It does, as shown below: 

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Now, the batch timings are: Batch 1 (9:30 to 10:30); Batch 2 (10:30 to 11:30); Batch 3 (11:30 to 12:30) and Batch 4 (12:30 to 1:30). 

The period from 1:30 to 2:30 is a break, and the next batch starts again at 2:30. 

Since Rahul was supposed to start at 10:30 a.m. he was supposed in Batch 2. So, his passcode would have been 27631854. 

However, he joined Batch 3. So, his passcode will be 12875643. 

The words corresponding to this are: biscuit I but like not tea together and. 

Hence, option (c). 

Answer: Option B

Explanation :

Here, the link of batch 2 with batch 1 and batch 3 needs to be found to solve each question. 

Denote the letters of the input by numbers 1-8 from left to right and map then for passcode of each step, as shown:

Observe that a certain movement pattern is followed by between Input and Batch 1 and a completely different pattern is followed between Batch 3 and Batch 4. 

Since there does not seem to be a correlation between the position of any number from Input up to Batch 4, there is a possibility that Input-B1 and B2-B3 follows one common pattern (say X) and B1-B2 and B3-B4 follows another common pattern (say Y). To test this, apply the B3-B4 pattern on B1 to get B2. Now, check whether applying Input-B1 on B2 gives the same outcome as B3. It does, as shown below: 

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Now, the batch timings are: Batch 1 (9:30 to 10:30); Batch 2 (10:30 to 11:30); Batch 3 (11:30 to 12:30) and Batch 4 (12:30 to 1:30). 

The period from 1:30 to 2:30 is a break, and the next batch starts again at 2:30. 

The batch just before the rest hour was batch 4. Its pass code corresponds to 75862413. Hence, the input corresponds to 12345678. 

The corresponding words are: any have wool you bah sheep bah black. 

Hence, option (b).

Answer: Option B

Explanation :

Here, the link of batch 2 with batch 1 and batch 3 needs to be found to solve each question. 

Denote the letters of the input by numbers 1-8 from left to right and map then for passcode of each step, as shown:

Observe that a certain movement pattern is followed by between Input and Batch 1 and a completely different pattern is followed between Batch 3 and Batch 4. 

Since there does not seem to be a correlation between the position of any number from Input up to Batch 4, there is a possibility that Input-B1 and B2-B3 follows one common pattern (say X) and B1-B2 and B3-B4 follows another common pattern (say Y). To test this, apply the B3-B4 pattern on B1 to get B2. Now, check whether applying Input-B1 on B2 gives the same outcome as B3. It does, as shown below: 

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Now, the batch timings are: Batch 1 (9:30 to 10:30); Batch 2 (10:30 to 11:30); Batch 3 (11:30 to 12:30) and Batch 4 (12:30 to 1:30). 

The period from 1:30 to 2:30 is a break, and the next batch starts again at 2:30. 

If the passcode for the second batch was 27631854, the input (in reverse) would be 87654321. 

The words corresponding to this would be: unity core strength in diversity lies India’s in.  

Hence, option (b).

Answer: Option C

Explanation :

Since Some rivers are plateau, it definitely follows that Some plateau are rivers. Hence, conclusion I follows. This eliminates option 2. 

Now, No plateau is mountain. However, that does not mean that the sets of rivers and mountain have to intersect with each other. Hence, conclusions II and IV may or may not follow. This eliminates option 4. 

Now, any river that is a plateau cannot be a mountain (as No plateau is mountain). Hence, there are definitely some rivers that are not mountains i.e. conclusion III follows. 

Hence, option (c).

Answer: Option D

Explanation :

Note that none of the options have a single statement as the answer. So, there is no point evaluating individual statements alone. 

Also, statements I and III contradict each other w.r.t. Mohit’s position. Hence, only I and III cannot provide the answer. Hence, options 1 and 3 can be eliminated. 

Since it is known that there are 70 executives, statement II fixes Rashmi’s position as 44th from bottom (or 27th from top).  

Now, statement I (or III) provides Mohit’s position w.r.t. Rashmi. Hence, Mohit’s rank from the top can be found. 

Hence, only statement II and either statement I or III are sufficient to answer the question. 

Hence, option (d).

Answer: Option C

Explanation :

Observe that the word ‘orange’ is present only in statements I and III. Also, there is no other word that is common to both statements I and III. So, if you consider the only code that is common to both statements I and III, the code for orange can be found. 

Hence, only statements I and III are sufficient to answer the question. 

Hence, option (c).

Note: The code for ‘orange’ is “pa”; but you need not find this.

Answer: Option D

Explanation :

A-C are one couple. Since A plays tennis, C has to play cricket or volleyball. 

Similarly, D-G are the other couple. Since G plays volleyball, D plays cricket or tennis. 

Using the other directly given data, the table can be partially filled as shown.

Now, one of B and G has to be in A2. Hence, A2 will definitely have three people (D, F, B/G). Hence, A1 as well as A3 will have two people each. 

Since the two people in A3 will be E and B/G, the two people in A1 have to be C and A. 

Now, depending on whethe D plays cricket or tennis, there can be two possibilities.

Hence, C can play cricket or volleyball. 

Hence, option (d).

Answer: Option A

Explanation :

A-C are one couple. Since A plays tennis, C has to play cricket or volleyball. 

Similarly, D-G are the other couple. Since G plays volleyball, D plays cricket or tennis. 

Using the other directly given data, the table can be partially filled as shown.

Now, one of B and G has to be in A2. Hence, A2 will definitely have three people (D, F, B/G). Hence, A1 as well as A3 will have two people each. 

Since the two people in A3 will be E and B/G, the two people in A1 have to be C and A. 

Now, depending on whethe D plays cricket or tennis, there can be two possibilities.

Two people (A and C) are seated in coach A1. 

Hence, option (a).

Answer: Option B

Explanation :

The data that is directly given is as shown below: 

Kabaddi was shown by Sony Six, but not on Thursday. Hence, it was shown on Tuesday. 

Since Football was shown by Neo Sports, it would have to be shown on Thursday.

Hence, Cricket (only sport remaining) was shown on Friday while Ten Sports 2 (only channel remaining) showed Tennis on Monday. 

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Hence, only the combination in option 2 is correct.

Hence, option (b).

Answer: Option D

Explanation :

The data that is directly given is as shown below: 

Kabaddi was shown by Sony Six, but not on Thursday. Hence, it was shown on Tuesday. 

Since Football was shown by Neo Sports, it would have to be shown on Thursday.

Hence, Cricket (only sport remaining) was shown on Friday while Ten Sports 2 (only channel remaining) showed Tennis on Monday. 

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Tennis was telecast on Ten Sports 2 on Monday.

Hence, option (d).