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Select a figure from amongst the four given options which, when placed in the blank space of figure (X), would 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 option that is related to the fifth letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster and the fourth letter cluster is related to the third letter cluster.
EGAK : WKSO :: JRCU : BVUY :: CLAG : ?
USPC
IHAL
UPSK
IHEN
Correct answer
UPSK
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
EGAK : WKSO
And,
JRCU : BVUY
Similarly,
CLAG : ?
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
A square sheet of paper is folded along the dotted line successively along the directions shown and is then punched in the last. How would the paper look when unfolded?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The figure which will look like the paper when unfolded is shown below:
Thus, option Figure 4 will look like the paper when unfolded.
Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.
Six letters, D, E, F, G, H and I are written on different faces of a dice. Three positions of this dice are shown here. Find the letter on the face opposite E.
F
D
G
I
Correct answer
D
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is :-
From the given three different dices the adjacent sides are as shown below :
As G is common on both the dices II and III, it is clear that F, E, D, and H are adjacent to it, and the remaining i.e. I will be opposite to it.
Opposite pairs:
F → H
E → D
G → I
So, the opposite side of "E" will be side "D".
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 figure which will look like the paper when unfolded is shown below:
Thus, option Figure 4 will look like the paper when unfolded.
Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
13
11
10
12
Correct answer
11
Why this answer is correct
The number of triangles in the given figure is shown below:
= [2 × (1 + 2)] ÷ 2
= [2 × 3] ÷ 2
= 6 ÷ 2
= 3
As, there are 3 same types of shapes, therefore number of triangles will be = (3 × 3) → 9
2) Number of triangles = 2
Thus, as marked there are a total of (9 + 2) = 11 triangles
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
Muskan, Amrita, Pranjali, Deepti, Riya and Sonali are six friends sitting around a circle facing the centre. Muskan is between Amrita and Pranjali. Amrita is opposite to Deepti. Riya is not the immediate neighbour of Amrita. Who is opposite to Sonali?
Deepti
Riya
Muskan
Pranjali
Correct answer
Pranjali
Why this answer is correct
Given: Muskan, Amrita, Pranjali, Deepti, Riya and Sonali are six friends sitting around a circle facing the centre.
1) Amrita is opposite to Deepti.
2) Riya is not the immediate neighbour of Amrita.
3) Muskan is between Amrita and Pranjali.
After positioning Muskan, Pranjali and Riya only one position is left which will be occupied by the only person left i.e. Sonali.
Thus, according to the final arrangement, Pranjali is opposite to Sonali.
Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.
Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term and the fifth term is related to the sixth term.
144 : 12 :: ? : 25 :: 216 : 18
280
260
300
250
Correct answer
300
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: 2nd number × 12 = 1st number.
Now,
For, 144 : 12
⇒ 12 × 12 = 144.
For, 216 : 18
⇒ 18 × 12 = 216.
Similarly, for ? : 25
⇒ 25 × 12 = 300.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.
A Q _ _ S A _ W E _ A _ _ E S _ Q W _ S
WESQWAWE
WEQSQWAE
WEQSQAWE
WSQSQAWE
Correct answer
WEQSQWAE
Why this answer is correct
Given series: A Q _ _ S A _ W E _ A _ _ E S _ Q W _ S
So, checking each option one by one:
Option 1) WESQWAWE → A Q W E S A S W E Q A W A E S W Q W E S → (It doesn't follow any pattern)
Option 2) WEQSQWAE → A Q W E S A Q W E S A Q W E S A Q W E S → (It follows the pattern of: AQWES - AQWES - AQWES - AQWES)
Option 3) WEQSQAWE → A Q W E S A Q W E S A Q A E S W Q W E S → (It doesn't follow any pattern)
Option 4) WSQSQAWE → A Q W S S A Q W E S A Q A E S W Q W E S → (It doesn't follow any pattern)
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
Six letters, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are written on different faces of a dice. Three positions of this dice are shown here. Find the letter on the face opposite X.
Z
V
U
W
Correct answer
U
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is :-
From the given three different dices the adjacent sides are as shown below :
As V is common on both the dices I and III, it is clear that U, Z, X, and Y are adjacent to it, and the remaining i.e. W will be opposite to it.
Opposite pairs:
U → X
Z → Y
Z → W
So, the opposite side of "X" will be side "U".
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given sets.
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NOTE:
Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g., 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/ deleting/ 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.
(205, 146, 87)
(333, 274, 215)
(222, 169, 123)
(230, 181, 137)
(188, 129, 70)
(180, 130, 71)
Correct answer
(188, 129, 70)
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: 1st number - 59 = 2nd number; 2nd number - 59 = 3rd number.
Now,
For (205, 146, 87):
⇒ 205 - 59 = 146
⇒ 146 - 59 = 87.
For (333, 274, 215):
⇒ 333 - 59 = 274
⇒ 274 - 59 = 215.
Similarly, for (188, 129, 70)
⇒ 188 - 59 = 129
⇒ 129 - 59 = 70.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 3.
A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The figure which will look like the paper when unfolded is shown below:
Thus, option Figure 3 will look like the paper when unfolded.
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
A square sheet of paper is folded along the dotted line successively along the directions shown and is then punched in the last. How would the paper look when unfolded?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The figure which will look like the paper when unfolded is shown below:
Thus, option Figure 1 will look like the paper when unfolded.
Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.
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:
Thus, the final series is:
Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
2, 15, 41, 93, 197, ?
324
405
320
534
Correct answer
405
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
A square sheet of paper is folded along the dotted line successively along the directions shown and is then punched in the last. How would the paper look when unfolded?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The figure which will look like the paper when unfolded is shown below:
Thus, option Figure 2 will look like the paper when unfolded.
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
A cube (dice) has six different numbers drawn over its six faces. Three different positions of this cube are shown in the given figure. Which number is on the face opposite to ‘1’?
4
2
6
3
Correct answer
2
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is :-
From the given three different dices the adjacent sides are as shown below :
As 6 is common on both the dices I and II, it is clear that 4, 2, 1, and 3 are adjacent to it, and the remaining i.e. 5 will be opposite to it.
Opposite pairs:
4 → 3
2 → 1
6 → 5
So, the opposite side of "1" will be side "2".
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The image embedded in the given figure is as shown below :
∴ Here, given figure is embedded in the option figure 4.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Choose the dice from the given options that is similar to the dice formed from the given sheet of paper (X).
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The faces opposite to each other are shown below:
⇒ As the alternate positions become opposite to each other, the remaining two faces become opposite to each other.
So, opposite pairs are:
→
→
→
So, checking each option one by one:
Option 1)
→ Can be formed, because all the sides are of adjacent sides.
Option 2)
→ Can not be formed, because the arrow should not be pointing at towards '
'.
Option 3)
→ Can not be formed, because the arrow should be pointing at one of the edges of '
'.
Option 4)
→ Can not be formed, because the arrow should be pointing at one of the edges of '
'.
Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.
Which of the following letter clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete?
DSB, GVY, JYV, MBS, ?
PEP
PDP
PEO
PEQ
Correct answer
PEP
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.
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.