Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
Find the next number in the series:
5, 11, 23, 47, ?
99
107
87
95
Correct answer
95
Why this answer is correct
Logic followed here is,
5
(5 × 2) + 1 = 11
(11 × 2) + 1 = 23
(23 × 2) + 1 = 47
(47 × 2) + 1 = 95
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.
Find the next number in the series:
7, 14, 28, 56, 112, ?
224
210
192
246
Correct answer
224
Why this answer is correct
The pattern observed is: (Previous Number) × 2 = Next Number.
7 × 2 = 14
14 × 2 = 28
28 × 2 = 56
56 × 2 = 112
112 × 2 = 224
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.
Select the option that shows the same relationship as between the first pair of words.
Winter: Snow :: Summer:?
Ice
Holiday
Rain
Heat
Correct answer
Heat
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is :
"Winter" is commonly associated with "Snow".
Similarly,
"Summer" is commonly associated with "Heat".
Hence, the correct answer is "option (4)".
Additional Information
| Season | Common Feature |
|---|---|
| Winter | Snow |
| Summer | Heat |
| Monsoon | Rain |
| Autumn | Falling Leaves |
A man invests ₹8000 at 6% p.a. simple interest for 2 years.
What is the interest?
₹850
₹900
₹1000
₹960
Correct answer
₹960
Why this answer is correct
Given values:
Principal (P) = ₹8000,
Rate of Interest (R) = 6% per annum,
Time (T) = 2 years.
Formula Used: Simple Interest (SI) = (P × R × T) ÷ 100
Calculation of Interest:
⇒ SI = (8000 × 6 × 2) ÷ 100
⇒ SI = 80 × 12
⇒ SI = 960
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.
A man divides 6000 among A and B in ratio 3:2.
What is A's share?
₹2800
₹2400
₹3000
₹3600
Correct answer
₹3600
Why this answer is correct
Given:
Total Sum = ₹6000
Ratio of A : B = 3 : 2
Formula Used:
Share of a person = [Ratio of that person ÷ Sum of ratios] × Total Sum
Calculations:
⇒ Let A's share be 3x and B's share be 2x.
⇒ 3x + 2x = 6000
⇒ 5x = 6000
⇒ x = 6000 ÷ 5
⇒ x = 1200
⇒ A's share = 3x = 3 × 1200 = ₹3600
⇒ B's share = 2x = 2 × 1200 = ₹2400
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.
Find the next term in the series: sketch, outline, draft, manuscript, ?
summary
publication
title
Correct answer
publication
Why this answer is correct
The sequence represents the progression of a creative work from its initial concept to its final release.
1. Sketch: This is the very first stage where rough ideas or preliminary thoughts are noted down in an unrefined manner.
2. Outline: In this stage, the initial ideas are organized into a structured plan or a framework of main points.
3. Draft: This refers to the preliminary version of the text, where the outline is expanded into full sentences and paragraphs.
4. Manuscript: This is the final version of the written work (often handwritten or typed) that is prepared and ready for the next phase of distribution.
5. Publication: This is the final step where the work is officially printed and released to the public for consumption.
Following this logical progression of the writing process, the next term after manuscript is publication.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 3”.
Find the next term in the series: apology, acceptance, compromise, trust, ?
argument
reconciliation
distance
silence
Correct answer
reconciliation
Why this answer is correct
The series represents the progressive stages of Conflict Resolution and Relationship Building. Each term follows the previous one as a logical step toward restoring a bond.
1. Apology → The first step where one acknowledges a mistake and expresses regret.
2. Acceptance → The second step where the other person acknowledges and receives the apology.
3. Compromise → The third step where both parties make adjustments to find common ground.
4. Trust → The fourth step where the bond is strengthened through reliability and mutual belief.
5. Reconciliation → The final step where the relationship is fully restored and harmony is established.
Therefore, the next term in the series is reconciliation.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.
Four groups of numbers are given below, in which three of them follow the same logic hence forms the group, find the different pair of numbers and mark it as an answer.
(4, 64, 84)
(5, 125, 145)
(6,216,236)
(7, 343, 370)
Correct answer
(7, 343, 370)
Why this answer is correct
Logic:
First Number
Second number = First Number3,
Third number = Second number + 20
For (4, 64, 84) →
43 = 64
64 + 20 = 84
For (5, 125, 145) →
53 = 125
125 + 20 = 145
For (6, 216, 236) →
63 = 216
216 + 20 = 236
For (7, 343, 370) →
73 = 343
343 + 20 = 363 ≠ 370
Therefore, the different pair of numbers is (7, 343, 370).
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.
Four groups of numbers are given below, in which three of them follow the same logic herice forms the group, find the different pair of numbers and mark it as an answer.
(10, 20, 30)
(16, 32, 50)
(14, 28, 42)
(12, 24, 36)
Correct answer
(16, 32, 50)
Why this answer is correct
Logic:
First Number
Second number = First Number × 2,
Third number = First Number × 3,
For (10, 20, 30) →
10 × 2 = 20
10 × 3 = 30
For (16, 32, 50) →
16 × 2 = 32
16 × 3 = 48 ≠ 50
For (14, 28, 42)→
14 × 2 = 28
14 × 3 = 42
For (12, 24, 36) →
12 × 2 = 24
12 × 3 = 333
Therefore, the different pair of numbers is (16, 32, 50).
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.
If @ means +, # means -, $ means x, and % means ÷ , then what is the value of: 24% 6 @ 15 #8 $2
5
11
7
3
Correct answer
3
Why this answer is correct
BODMAS Table:
Given:
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| @ | + |
| # | - |
| $ | × |
| % | ÷ |
Now, replacing the symbols:
⇒ 24 ÷ 6 + 15 - 8 × 2
⇒ 24 ÷ 6 + 15 - 8 × 2
⇒ 4 + 15 - 8 × 2
⇒ 4 + 15 - 16
⇒ 4 + 15 - 16
⇒ 19 - 16
⇒ 3
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4"$.
If % means +, @ means x, # means +, and $ means, then find: [(560 #20) @8 $91] % [(144 # 12) @ 6]
201
203
207
205
Correct answer
205
Why this answer is correct
BODMAS Table:
Given expression: [(560 # 20) @ 8 $ 91] % [(144 # 12) @ 6]
| Symbol | Operation |
|---|---|
| % | + |
| @ | × |
| # | ÷ |
| $ | - |
Now, replacing the symbols:
⇒ [(560 ÷ 20) × 8 - 91] + [(144 ÷ 12) × 6]
⇒ [560 ÷ 20 × 8 - 91] + [144 ÷ 12 × 6]
⇒ [28 × 8 - 91] + [12 × 6]
⇒ [224 - 91] + [72]
⇒ [224 - 91] + 72
⇒ 133 + 72
⇒ 205
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Identify the number that correctly replaces the question mark (?) in the given relation.
8:86:: 22:?
528
530
534
532
Correct answer
534
Why this answer is correct
The pattern observed is: (First number + 1)2 + 5.
For 8 : 86 →
8 + 1 = 9
92 + 5 = 81 + 5 = 86
Similarly,
22 : ? →
22 + 1 = 23
(23)2 + 5 = 529 + 5 = 534
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 3”.
Three of the following are similar in a certain way while one is different. Identify the different one.
Basil
Oregano
Turmeric
Parsley
Correct answer
Turmeric
Why this answer is correct
Here,
Basil, Oregano, and Parsley are all classified as herbs, which are generally the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant used for flavoring.
While,
Turmeric is classified as a spice, which is typically derived from the roots (rhizomes), seeds, fruits, or bark of a plant.
Therefore, the different one is Turmeric.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 3”.
Additional Information
| Word | Category | Plant Part Used |
|---|---|---|
| Basil | Herb | Leaf |
| Oregano | Herb | Leaf |
| Parsley | Herb | Leaf |
| Turmeric | Spice | Root (Rhizome) |
Three of the following are similar in a certain way while one is different. Identify the different one.
Monsoon
Chinook
Mistral
Jet Stream
Correct answer
Jet Stream
Why this answer is correct
Here,
The Monsoon, Chinook, and Mistral are all winds that blow in the lower part of the atmosphere and directly affect the surface weather.
Whereas,
The Jet Stream is a high-altitude wind system.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.
Additional Information
1. Monsoon: It is a seasonal wind system that flows in the lower layers of the atmosphere, primarily affecting the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
2. Chinook: It is a local wind (warm and dry) that blows down the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in North America, occurring near the Earth surface.
3. Mistral: It is a local wind (cold and dry) that blows from the north through the Rhone Valley in France, also occurring at the surface level.
4. Jet Stream: These are upper-level atmospheric winds. They are fast-flowing, narrow air currents found in the upper troposphere or lower stratosphere at very high altitudes.
In a joint family, there are father, mother, 3 married sons and one unmarried daughter. Of the sons, two have 2 daughters each, and one has a son. How many female members are there in the family?
2
3
6
9
Correct answer
9
Why this answer is correct
Family tree,
Female members in the family = 9
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.
Pointing to a man, a woman said, "His mother is the only daughter of my mother". How is the woman related to the man?
Mother
Daughter
Sister
Grandmother
Correct answer
Mother
Why this answer is correct
Family tree,
Woman is Man's Mother.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.
Find the figure from the answer figure that will replace the question mark (?) from the problem figure.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
Pattern followed here is,
Similarly,
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.
Three designs of a dice is given below find which of the following element can be on opposite surface of the surface having E.
A
R
U
B
Correct answer
U
Why this answer is correct
Here, in position I and III of dice face R and T are common.
So, remaining face are opposite to each other.
U is opposite to E.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 3”.
Which will be the correct image formed towards shaded part when question diagram is put in front of it?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
Mirror image of the given figure,
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.
A man can row a boat at 10 km/h in still water.
If the speed of the current is 2 km/h, how much time will he take to row 36 km downstream?
3 hours
4 hours
4.5 hours
5 hours
Correct answer
3 hours
Why this answer is correct
Given:
Speed of the man in still water (u) = 10 km/h
Speed of the current (v) = 2 km/h
Distance (D) = 36 km
Formula Used:
Downstream Speed (Sd) = u + v
Time (T) = Distance ÷ Speed
⇒ Downstream Speed (Sd) = 10 + 2 = 12 km/h
⇒ Time taken (T) = 36 ÷ 12
⇒ Time taken (T) = 3 hours
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.
Solving previous year questions by topic helps identify recurring concepts, question patterns, and frequently asked sub-topics. Attempt each question, review the step-by-step explanation, and note down key formulas or facts for quick revision before the exam.