Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
25
24
23
18
Correct answer
24
Why this answer is correct
Counting the triangles:
Thus triangles are there in the following figure = 24
Hence, the correct answer is "24".
Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.
(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)
Linen : Flax :: Road : ?
Copper
Ore
Brass
Asphalt
Correct answer
Asphalt
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: Material and its source.
Here,
Linen : Flax → Linen is made from Flax.
Similarly,
Road : Asphalt → Road is made from Asphalt.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
5, 21, 69, 213, 645, ?
3224
323
6343
1941
Correct answer
1941
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "1941".
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as do the numbers of the following sets.
(
NOTE:
Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
(58, 34, 72)
(46, 28, 54)
(56, 32, 68)
(62, 34, 74)
(48, 26, 56)
(52, 24, 94)
Correct answer
(56, 32, 68)
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: (1st number + 2nd number) - 20 = 3rd number.
Now,
For (58, 34, 72):
⇒ (58 + 34) - 20
= 92 - 20 = 72.
For (46, 28, 54)
⇒ (46 + 28) - 20
= 74 - 20 = 54.
Similarly, for Option 1: (56, 32, 68)
⇒ (56 + 32) - 20
= 88 - 20 = 68.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 1.
In a code language, if PIGEON is coded as 11-18-20-22-12-13 and NEST is coded as 13- 22-8-7, then how will WOODPECKER be coded?
4-12-12-23-11-22-24-16-22-9
5-13-13-24-12-23-25-17-23-10
3-11-11-22-10-21-23-15-21-8
4-11-11-23-11-21-24-15-21-9
Correct answer
4-12-12-23-11-22-24-16-22-9
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
PIGEON is coded as 11-18-20-22-12-13
NEST is coded as 13- 22-8-7,
Similarly, WOODPECKER will be coded as:
Hence, the correct answer is "4-12-12-23-11-22-24-16-22-9".
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The correct mirror image of the given figure is:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Select the option that is embedded in the given figure (rotation is NOT allowed).
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The figure which is embedded in the given figure:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Circle shape rotates in clockwise direction by 90° in each figure.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Six letters, K, L, M, N, O and P are written on different faces of a dice. Three positions of this dice are shown here. Find the letter on the face opposite K.
L
M
N
O
Correct answer
O
Why this answer is correct
For find the opposite surface of 'K', we need to compare the common surface in the given dices,
So, From Dice 2 and Dice 3,
When we move in clockwise direction starting from K we get;
In dice 2, K is adjacent to N and M.
In dice 3, K is adjacent to L and P.
→ K ⇔ K; M ⇔ L; N ⇔ P
So, the remaining 'O' will be the opposite face of 'K'.
Hence, the correct answer is "O".
Seven people - A, B, C, D, X, Y and Z - are sitting in a straight row, facing north.
Only two people sit to the left of D. B sits second to the left of Z. Y sits third to the left of A. Only one person sits to the right of X. Who among the following sits at the second position from the left?
B
C
Y
A
Correct answer
C
Why this answer is correct
Given: Seven people - A, B, C, D, X, Y and Z - are sitting in a straight row, facing north.
2) Only one person sits to the right of X.
B sits second to the left of Z.
Y sits third to the left of A.
Here case 2 gets eliminate.
Final arrangement:
So, C sits at the second position from the left.
Hence, the correct answer is "C".
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded. (Rotation is NOT allowed.)
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The figure which is embedded in the given figure:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The paper look when unfolded:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the given pattern.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The figures will complete the pattern:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Square is decreasing by 1 from inside to outside.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Six letters P, Q, R, S, T and U are written on different faces of a dice. Three different positions of this dice are shown in the figure. Select the letter that will be on the face opposite to the one having Q.
R
P
U
T
Correct answer
P
Why this answer is correct
For find the opposite surface of 'Q', we need to compare the common surface in the given dices,
So, From Dice 2 and Dice 3,
When we move in clockwise direction starting from P we get;
In dice 2 P is adjacent to S and U.
In dice 3, P is adjacent to R and T.
→ P ⇔ P; U ⇔ R; S ⇔ T
So, the remaining 'P' will be the opposite face of 'Q'.
Hence, the correct answer is "P".
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation.
23210205 = 40
× − + ÷
− + ÷ ×
Correct answer
× − + ÷
Why this answer is correct
Given equation: 23210205 = 40
Option 1) +, ×, –, ÷
Signs that can sequentially replace the * signs:
⇒ 23 + 2 × 10 - 20 ÷ 5 = 40
⇒ 23 + 2 × 10 - 4 = 40
⇒ 23 + 20 - 4 = 40
⇒ 43 - 4 = 40
⇒ 39 = 40
Option 2) × − + ÷
Signs that can sequentially replace the * signs:
⇒ 23 × 2 - 10 + 20 ÷ 5 = 40
⇒ 23 × 2 - 10 + 4 = 40
⇒ 46 - 10 + 4 = 40
⇒ 50 - 10 = 40
⇒ 40 = 40
Option 3) − + ÷ ×
Signs that can sequentially replace the * signs:
⇒ 23 - 2 + 10 ÷ 20 × 5 = 40
⇒ 23 - 2 + 0.5 × 5 = 40
⇒ 23 - 2 + 2.5 = 40
⇒ 25.5 - 2 = 40
⇒ 23.5 = 40
Option 4) + − × ÷
Signs that can sequentially replace the * signs:
⇒ 23 + 2 - 10 × 20 ÷ 5 = 40
⇒ 23 + 2 - 10 × 4 = 40
⇒ 23 + 2 - 40 = 40
⇒ 25 - 40 = 40
⇒ -15 = 40
Hence, the correct answer is "× − + ÷".
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The figure which is embedded in the given figure:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
8 is related to 67 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 4 is related to 19. To which of the following is 6 related following the same logic?
31
32
39
28
Correct answer
39
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: (1st number)2 + 3 = 2nd number.
Now,
For, 8 : 67
⇒ (8)2 + 3 = 64 + 3 = 67.
For, 4 : 19
⇒ (4)2+ 3 = 16 + 3 = 19.
Similarly, for 6 ∶ ?
⇒ (6)2 + 3 = 36 + 3 = 39.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
JASX, LWUT, NSWP, POYL, ?
SJAH
RJBG
SKBF
RKAH
Correct answer
RKAH
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "RKAH".
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
Some blankets are quilts.
Some quilts are bedsheets.
Conclusions:
I. All bedsheets are blankets.
II. Some bedsheets are blankets.
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Only conclusion II follows
Only conclusion I follows
Both conclusions I and II follow
Correct answer
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Why this answer is correct
Statements:
Some blankets are quilts.
Some quilts are bedsheets.
The least possible Venn diagram is as follows:
Conclusions:
I. All bedsheets are blankets. - False (because there is no direct relation between bedsheets are blankets. so, it can be possible but not definite)
II. Some bedsheets are blankets. - False (because there is no direct relation between bedsheets are blankets. so, it can be possible but not definite)
Hence, the correct answer is "Neither conclusion I nor II follows".
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.