Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group

Statements: Some bricks are stones. Some stones are rocks. All rocks are clay. No clay is sand.

Conclusions: I. Some stones are clay. II. Some bricks are sand. III. Some rocks are sand. IV. No brick is sand

Which of the following groups of persons has the first person sitting between the next two?

Statements: All benches are cots. No cot is lamp. Some lamps are candles.

Conclusions : (I) Some cots are benches.

(II) Some candles are cots

Statements : Some cats are dogs.All dogs are goats. All goats are walls.

Conclusions : (I) Some walls are dogs.

(II) Some walls are cats.

Statements: Some buildings are sofas.Some sofas are benches. Some benches are tables.

Conclusions : (I) Some table is sofa.

(II) No table is sofa.

Statements : All rats are bats. Some bats are desks. All desks are chairs.

Conclusions (I). Some desks are rats. (II) Some chairs are rats

Should there be a ban on recruiting women employees in companies required to work in night shifts?

I. No, the companies should instead arrange for transport up to the doorsteps of the employees.

II. Yes, it is necessary in view of the increasing number of cases of rape/molestation and cheating.

Should all the Universities switch over to online admissions at all levels all over the country with immediate effect?

I. No, all the students may not have easy access to internet.

II. Yes, this will save the students and parents from all the hassles of visiting various colleges and standing in queue.

Should the retirement age for employees of Central/State Govt. be increased by two years?

I. Yes, this is required in view of the increasing longevity.

II. Yes, experienced employees are more useful than the new recruits.