Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Thus, the final series is:
Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.
How many squares are there in the following figure?
10
12
14
15
Correct answer
12
Why this answer is correct
The number of squares in the given figure is shown below :
1) Number of squares are = 12 + 22 ⇒ 5
As there are 2 same figures, therefore = (5 × 2) → 10 squares
2) Number of squares are = 2
Thus, as marked there are a total of (10 + 2) = 12 squares.
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
Six letters A, B, C, P, Q and R are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the figure. Find the letter on the face opposite to C.
B
P
A
Q
Correct answer
A
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is :-
From the given two different cubes the adjacent sides are as shown below :
As R is common on both the dice, it is clear that C, P, A, and B are adjacent to it, and the remaining i.e., Q will be opposite to it.
Opposite pairs:
A → C
P → B
R → Q
So, the opposite side of "C" will be side "A".
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Which of the following option figures will complete the pattern in the figure given below?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The figure which when put in place of '?' will logically complete the pattern is shown below:
Thus, option Figure 2 will logically complete the pattern given.
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at PQ 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 4".
Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
35 + 76 − 98 ÷ 3 × 6 = 62
÷ and ×
= and ×
− and +
Correct answer
÷ and ×
Why this answer is correct
Given equation: 35 + 76 ÷ 98 × 3 – 6 = 62
BODMAS Table:
Let's check each option one by one.
Option 1) ÷ and ×
Given: 35 + 76 − 98 ÷ 3 × 6 = 62
After interchanging the signs we get;
⇒ 35 + 76 − 98 × 3 ÷ 6 = 62
⇒ 35 + 76 − 98 × 0.5 = 62
⇒ 35 + 76 − 49 = 62
⇒ 111 − 49 = 62
⇒ 62 = 62
⇒ LHS = RHS
Option 2) = and ×
Given: 35 + 76 − 98 ÷ 3 × 6 = 62
After interchanging the signs we get;
⇒ 35 + 76 − 98 ÷ 3 = 6 × 62
⇒ 35 + 76 − 32.67 = 372
⇒ 111 − 32.67 = 372
⇒ 78.33 ≠ 62
⇒ LHS ≠ RHS
Option 3) + and ×
Given: 35 + 76 − 98 ÷ 3 × 6 = 62
After interchanging the signs we get;
⇒ 35 × 76 − 98 ÷ 3 + 6 = 62
⇒ 35 × 76 − 32.67 + 6 = 62
⇒ 2,660 − 32.67 + 6 = 62
⇒ 2,633.33 ≠ 62
⇒ LHS ≠ RHS
Option 4) – and +
Given: 35 + 76 − 98 ÷ 3 × 6 = 62
After interchanging the signs we get;
⇒ 35 - 76 + 98 ÷ 3 × 6 = 62
⇒ 35 - 76 + 196 = 62
⇒ 231 - 76 = 62
⇒ 155 ≠ 62
⇒ LHS ≠ RHS
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Which of the following option figures will complete the pattern in the figure given below?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The figure which when put in place of '?' will logically complete the pattern is shown below:
Thus, option Figure 2 will logically complete the pattern given.
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the following series were to be continued?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
All the elements at the shift clockwise subsequently.
The bottom left corner element is replaced by new element.
2) Second box series →
The top row elements interchange positions.
The rest of the elements shift anticlockwise subsequently.
Thus, the final series is:
Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
3, 21, 57, 129, 273, ?
234
561
456
345
Correct answer
561
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
In a code language, if MUSIC is coded as 13 - 21 - 19 - 9 - 3 and BAND is coded as 2 - 1 - 14 - 4, then how will HARMONIUM be coded?
7 - 25 - 16 - 12 - 14 - 13 - 8 - 19 - 12
8 - 1 - 18 - 13 - 15 - 14 - 9 - 21 - 13
7 - 26 - 17 - 12 - 14 - 13 - 8 - 20 - 12
8 - 2 - 19 - 12 - 15 - 14 - 9 - 20 - 12
Correct answer
8 - 1 - 18 - 13 - 15 - 14 - 9 - 21 - 13
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
MUSIC is coded as 13 - 21 - 19 - 9 - 3
And,
BAND is coded as 2 - 1 - 14 - 4
Similarly,
HARMONIUM is coded as
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite the face showing ‘3’.
2
4
5
6
Correct answer
6
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is :-
From the given three different cubes the adjacent sides are as shown below :
As 6 is common on both the dice II and III, it is clear that 1, 5, 2, and 4 are adjacent to it, and the remaining i.e. 3 will be opposite to it.
Opposite pairs:
5 → 4
1 → 2
6 → 3
So, the opposite side of "3" will be side "6".
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
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)
Norway : Oslo :: Iran : ?
Baghdad
Moscow
Tehran
Madrid
Correct answer
Tehran
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: Countries and their Capitals.
Here,
Norway : Oslo → Oslo is the capital city of Norway.
Similarly,
Iran : Tehran → Tehran is the capital city of Iran.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Select the figure from the given options that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The figure which when put in place of '?' will logically complete the pattern is shown below:
Thus, option Figure 4 will logically complete the pattern given.
Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.
Select the figure from the given options that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below and complete the pattern.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The figure which when put in place of '?' will logically complete the pattern is shown below:
Thus, option Figure 1 will logically complete the pattern given.
Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.
If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘−’, and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation?
24 D (1 A 7) C 2 A 7 B 12 B (5 C 4) = ?
96
85
88
83
Correct answer
85
Why this answer is correct
Given Equation: 24 D (1 A 7) C 2 A 7 B 12 B (5 C 4) = ?
BODMAS Rule:
Decoding the given information:
| Alphabet | A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meaning | + | × | - | ÷ |
Now replacing the sign from left to right using BODMAS Rule, we get:
⇒ 24 ÷ (1 + 7) - 2 + 7 × 12 × (5 - 4) = ?
⇒ 24 ÷ 8 - 2 + **7 × 12 **× 1 = ?
⇒ 3 - 2 + 84 = ?
⇒ 87 - 2 = 85.
Hence, the correct option is "Option 2".
Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
All hens are dogs.
All dogs are peacocks.
Conclusions:
I. All hens are peacocks.
II. All peacocks are dogs.
Only conclusion II follows
Only conclusion I follows
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Both conclusions I and II follow
Correct answer
Only conclusion I follows
Why this answer is correct
Given
Statements:
All hens are dogs.
All dogs are peacocks.
The least possible Venn diagram is as follows:
Conclusions:
I. All hens are peacocks. - True (because All hens are dogs and All dogs are peacocks. So, All hens are peacocks too)
II. All peacocks are dogs. - False (because All dogs are peacocks given. So, All peacocks are dogs it is not definite)
Hence, the correct answer is "Only conclusion I follows".
In a code language, if PETROL is coded as ODSQNK and ENGINE is coded as DMFHMD, then how will VEHICLE be coded?
UDGHBKD
UDHGKBD
WFIJDMF
WDIHDKF
Correct answer
UDGHBKD
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
PETROL is coded as ODSQNK
ENGINE is coded as DMFHMD,
Similarly, VEHICLE will be coded as:
Hence, the correct answer is "UDGHBKD".
Select the option figure which is embedded in the given figure as its part (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 option figure which 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 3".
Which of the following option figures will complete the pattern in the figure given below?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The figures will complete the pattern:
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.