Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
Identify the next term in the series: DIP, FHS, HGV, JFY, ?
LOS
TYD
TYS
LEB
Correct answer
LEB
Why this answer is correct
Pattern followed here is,
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.
Complete the analogy: HKN: GJM :: PSW:?
ORV
OSU
PQV
ORU
Correct answer
ORV
Why this answer is correct
HKN : GJM →
Similarly, for PSW : ? →
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.
Which two numbers (NOT digits) should be swapped to make the given equation correct? 8 + 48/12 * 5 - 13 = 29
8 and 5
12 and 13
8 and 12
13 and 8
Correct answer
8 and 12
Why this answer is correct
Given equation:
8 + 48 ÷ 12 × 5 − 13 = 29
Let's check each option one by one:
Option 1) 8 and 5
After swapping:
5 + 48 ÷ 12 × 8 − 13 = 29
⇒ 5 + 48 ÷ 12 × 8 − 13
⇒ 5 + 4 × 8 − 13
⇒ 5 + 4 × 8 − 13
⇒ 5 + 32 − 13
⇒ 37 − 13
⇒ 24
Since 24 ≠ 29, this option is incorrect.
Option 2) 12 and 13
After swapping:
8 + 48 ÷ 13 × 5 − 12 = 29
⇒ 8 + 48 ÷ 13 × 5 − 12
⇒ 8 + 3.69 × 5 − 12 (approx)
This does not give 29.
Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option 3) 8 and 12
After swapping:
12 + 48 ÷ 8 × 5 − 13 = 29
⇒ 12 + 48 ÷ 8 × 5 − 13
⇒ 12 + 6 × 5 − 13
⇒ 12 + 6 × 5 − 13
⇒ 12 + 30 − 13
⇒ 42 − 13
⇒ 29
Since 29 = 29, this option is correct.
Option 4) 13 and 8
After swapping:
13 + 48 ÷ 12 × 5 − 8 = 29
⇒ 13 + 48 ÷ 12 × 5 − 8
⇒ 13 + 4 × 5 − 8
⇒ 13 + 4 × 5 − 8
⇒ 13 + 20 − 8
⇒ 25
Since 25 ≠ 29, this option is incorrect.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
blanks. Pick the option that completes the letter series when the letters are placed sequentially from left to right in the
ac_ga_eg_ce_
acge
ecag
aceg
ecga
Correct answer
ecag
Why this answer is correct
Given: ac_ga_eg_ce_
(1) acge → acag/aceg/gcee (Does not repeat any pattern)
(2) ecag → aceg/aceg/aceg (Repeat the patter aceg)
(3) aceg → acag/aceg/eceg (Does not repeat any pattern)
(4) ecga → aceg/aceg/gcea (Does not repeat any pattern)
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.
Pick the option that completes the letter series when the letters are placed sequentially from left to right in the blanks.
x_x_y_ _ yx_ _x _y _
yxxxxyxx
xyxxyxyy
yxyyyxxy
xyyxyyxy
Correct answer
yxxxxyxx
Why this answer is correct
Given: x_x_y_ _ yx_ _x _y _
(1) yxxxxyxx → xyx/ xyx/ xyx/ xyx/ xyx (Repeat the patter "xyx")
(2) xyxxyxyy → xxx/ yyx/ xyx/ yxx/ yyy (Does not repeat any pattern)
(3) yxyyyxxy → xyx/ xyy/ yyx/ yxx/ xyy (Does not repeat any pattern)
(4) xyyxyyxy → xxx/ yyy/ xyx/ yyx/ xyy (Does not repeat any pattern)
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.
Four numbers are given below, in which three of them follow the same logic, find the different number and mark it as an answer.
6
28
128
496
Correct answer
128
Why this answer is correct
Option (1): 6
The proper divisors of 6 are 1, 2, and 3.
Sum of proper divisors = 1 + 2 + 3 = 6
Since the sum equals the number, 6 is a Perfect Number.
Option (2): 28
The proper divisors of 28 are 1, 2, 4, 7, and 14.
Sum of proper divisors = 1 + 2 + 4 + 7 + 14 = 28
Since the sum equals the number, 28 is a Perfect Number.
Option (3): 128
The proper divisors of 128 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, and 64.
Sum of proper divisors = 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 16 + 32 + 64 = 127
Since 127 is not equal to 128, 128 is not a Perfect Number.
Option (4): 496
The proper divisors of 496 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 31, 62, 124, and 248.
Sum of proper divisors = 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 16 + 31 + 62 + 124 + 248 = 496
Since the sum equals the number, 496 is a Perfect Number.
Therefore, the different number is 128.
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.
Cheese
Yogurt
Margarine
Butter
Correct answer
Margarine
Why this answer is correct
Here,
Cheese, Yogurt, and Butter are all part of the dairy.
Whereas,
Margarine is the only non-dairy item.
Therefore, the different one is Margarine.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 3”.
Directions
Read the following information and answer the following question:
M+N means 'M is Sister of N'
M@N means 'M is Father of N'
M÷N means 'M is Son of N'
M%N means 'M is Mother of N'
What will come in the place of?. If P is grandson of Q is to be true in the given expression 'Q%T@P?S'
÷
%
@
Correct answer
@
Why this answer is correct
Family Chart:
Symbol Reference:
| Symbol | + | @ | ÷ | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Sister | Father | Son | Mother |
Given: Q%T@P?S
It means: Q is the Mother of T, and T is the Father of P. We need to find the symbol '?' such that P is the Grandson of Q.
⇒ Q is the Mother of T (Q is female).
⇒ T is the Father of P (T is male and Q's son).
⇒ For P to be the Grandson of Q, P must be a Male child of T.
⇒ If we use the symbol @, the expression becomes P@S, which means P is the Father of S.
⇒ This establishes P as Male.
⇒ Since T is the son of Q, and P is the son of T, P is the grandson of Q.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.
Select the option which is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Deep : Shallow :: Freedom: ?
Democracy
Convict
Prisoner
Bondage
Correct answer
Bondage
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is :
"Deep" and "Shallow" are opposite (antonym) words.
Similarly,
"Freedom" and "Bondage" are opposite (antonym) words.
Hence, the correct answer is "option (4)".
Additional Information
| Word | Antonym (Opposite Word) |
|---|---|
| Deep | Shallow |
| Freedom | Bondage |
| Democracy | A form of government |
| Convict | A person found guilty of a crime |
| Prisoner | A person kept in prison |
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”.
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 4”.
A family has a man, his wife, their four sons and their wives. The family of every son also has 3 sons and one daughter. Find out the total number of male members in the whole family.
4
8
12
17
Correct answer
17
Why this answer is correct
Family tree,
Total number of male members in the family = 17
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.
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
Correct image of the given figure,
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.
Find the next number in the series: 3, 7, 13, 21, 31, ?
36
42
43
54
Correct answer
43
Why this answer is correct
Logic followed here is,
3 + 4 = 7
7 + 6 = 13
13 + 8 = 21
21 + 10 = 31
31 + 12 = 43
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 3”.
If 'W' stands for +, 'X' stands for -, 'Y' stands for X, and 'Z' stands for, then what will be the value of 14 Y 10 W 42 Z 2 X 8.
153
147
173
168
Correct answer
153
Why this answer is correct
BODMAS Table:
Given expression: 14 Y 10 W 42 Z 2 X 8 = ?
| W | X | Y | Z |
|---|---|---|---|
| + | - | × | ÷ |
Now, replacing the symbols:
⇒ 14 × 10 + 42 ÷ 2 - 8 = ?
⇒ 14 × 10 + 42 ÷ 2 - 8 = ?
⇒ 140 + 42 ÷ 2 - 8 = ?
⇒ 140 + 42 ÷ 2 - 8 = ?
⇒ 140 + 21 - 8 = ?
⇒ 140 + 21 - 8 = ?
⇒ 161 - 8 = ?
⇒ 153.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
The difference between a number and its one-third is 40. What is the number?
60
70
80
90
Correct answer
60
Why this answer is correct
Given:
Difference between a number and its one-third = 40.
Formula Used:
Let the required number be 'x'.
One-third of the number = x/3.
Calculations:
⇒ x − x/3 = 40
⇒ (3x − x) / 3 = 40
⇒ 2x / 3 = 40
⇒ 2x = 40 × 3
⇒ 2x = 120
⇒ x = 120 / 2
⇒ x = 60
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.
In a code language FRIDGE is written as GTLHLK, then in the same language, how will you write the word KETTLE?
LGWXQK
XKWQLG
GLXWQK
WQLGXK
Correct answer
LGWXQK
Why this answer is correct
For FRIDGE is coded as GTLHLK →
Similarly, let's find the code for KETTLE:
Therefore, the code for KETTLE is LGWXQK.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.
Use the letter-to-number key below to identify which option forms a meaningful English word. E=1, T2, I = 3, L = 4, Y = 5, R = 6, B = 7
4, 3, 7, 6, 1, 5, 2
2, 1, 4, 3, 6, 7, 5
4, 3, 7, 1, 6, 2, 5
2, 1, 4, 6, 3, 5, 7
Correct answer
4, 3, 7, 1, 6, 2, 5
Why this answer is correct
Given :
| Letter | E | T | I | L | Y | R | B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Now, we will check each option by replacing the numbers with their respective letters:
| 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | I | B | R | E | Y | T |
LIBREYT is Not a meaningful word.
| 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T | E | L | I | R | B | Y |
TELIRBY is Not a meaningful word.
3) 4, 3, 7, 1, 6, 2, 5 →
| 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | I | B | E | R | T | Y |
LIBERTY is a meaningful English word.
| 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T | E | L | R | I | Y | B |
TELRIYB is Not a meaningful word.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 3”.
In a certain coding scheme, the word 'FLOWER' corresponds to the number 14, and 'DISTASTE' corresponds to 18. Based on the same rule, what would be the numeric code for the word 'BUREAUCRAT'?
18
22
20
24
Correct answer
22
Why this answer is correct
Logic: (Number of letters in the word × 2) + 2
For FLOWER:
Number of letters = 6
Code = (6 × 2) + 2 = 12 + 2 = 14
For DISTASTE:
Number of letters = 8
Code = (8 × 2) + 2 = 16 + 2 = 18
Similarly, for BUREAUCRAT:
Number of letters = 10
Code = (10 × 2) + 2 = 20 + 2 = 22
Therefore, the numeric code for BUREAUCRAT is 22.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.
Complete the analogy: LOP: MLQ :: RST : ?
SRU
TPU
SPU
STP
Correct answer
SPU
Why this answer is correct
LOP : MLQ
Similarly,
For, RST : ?
Therefore, the missing term in the analogy is SPU.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 3”.
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.