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Select the option that is embedded in the given figure (rotation is NOT allowed).
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The image embedded in the given figure is as shown below :
∴ Here, the option figure 1 is embedded in the given figure.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
A square transparent sheet with a pattern is shown in the given figure. Find out from amongst the following options, as to how the pattern would appear when the transparent sheet is folded at the dotted line.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The figure will appear when it is folded at the dotted line is shown as follows:
Here, option figure 4 would appear when the transparent sheet is folded at the dotted line.
Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.
Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
87 × 2 − 80 ÷ 8 + 160 = 4
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
Given : 87 × 2 − 80 ÷ 8 + 160 = 4
According to the question, after interchanging the signs:
Option 1) + and −
87 × 2 − 80 ÷ 8 + 160 = 4 ⇒ 87 × 2 + 80 ÷ 8 - 160 = 4
⇒ 87 × 2 + 80 ÷ 8 - 160 = 4
⇒ 87 × 2 + 10 - 160 = 4
⇒ 174 + 10 - 160 = 4
⇒ 184 - 160 = 4
⇒ 24 ≠ 4 (LHS ≠ RHS)
Option 2) + and =
87 × 2 − 80 ÷ 8 + 160 = 4 ⇒ 87 × 2 − 80 ÷ 8 = 160 + 4
⇒ 87 × 2 − 80 ÷ 8 = 160 + 4
⇒ 87 × 2 − 10 = 164
⇒ 174 − 10 = 164
⇒ 164 = 164 (LHS = RHS)
Option 3) + and ×
87 × 2 − 80 ÷ 8 + 160 = 4 ⇒ 87 + 2 − 80 ÷ 8 × 160 = 4
⇒ 87 + 2 − 80 ÷ 8 × 160 = 4
⇒ 87 + 2 − 10 × 160 = 4
⇒ 87 + 2 − 1600 = 4
⇒ 89 − 1600 = 4
⇒ -1511 ≠ 4 (LHS ≠ RHS)
Option 4) + and ÷
87 × 2 − 80 ÷ 8 + 160 = 4 ⇒ 87 × 2 − 80 + 8 ÷ 160 = 4
⇒ 87 × 2 − 80 + 8 ÷ 160 = 4
⇒ 87 × 2 − 80 + 0.05 = 4
⇒ 174 + 0.05 − 80 = 4
⇒ 174.05 − 80 = 4
⇒ 94.05 ≠ 4 (LHS ≠ RHS)
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
Select the option figure which is embedded in the given figure (X) as its part. (rotation is NOT allowed).
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The image embedded in the given figure is as shown below :
∴ Here, the option figure 1 is embedded in the given figure.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
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 figure which when put in place of '?' will logically complete the pattern is shown below:
Thus, option Figure 3 will logically complete the pattern given.
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
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 trees are rivers.
Some rivers are mountains.
Conclusions:
I. Some mountains are trees.
II. All mountains are trees.
Only conclusion II follows
Only conclusion I follows
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Both conclusions I and II follow
Correct answer
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Why this answer is correct
The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as shown below :
Conclusions:
I. Some mountains are trees → Does not follow (As some trees are rivers and some rivers are mountains. So it is possible but not definite.)
II. All mountains are trees → Does not follow (As some trees are rivers and some rivers are mountains. So it is possible but not definite.)
∴ Here, Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Select the number from the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
1, 2, 8, 48, 384, ?
3456
4280
3840
4608
Correct answer
3840
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
In a certain code language, ‘STAY’ is written as ‘65’ and ‘COME’ is written as ‘36’. How will ‘LIST’ be written in that language?
46
56
60
66
Correct answer
60
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
‘STAY’ is written as ‘65’
And,
‘COME’ is written as ‘36’
Similarly,
‘LIST’ is written as
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
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 figure which when put in place of '?' will logically complete the pattern is shown below:
Thus, option Figure 3 will logically complete the pattern given.
Hence, "Option 3" 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:
The first column elements shift clockwise in the downward direction.
The last two elements of the 2nd row from the left interchange positions.
The rest of the element is shift anticlockwise.
The elements at the corner of the 2nd row interchange positions.
The rest of elements of the 2nd row interchange positions.
The elements at the corner interchange positions diagonally.
Thus, the final series is:
Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.
How many triangles are there in the following figure?
16
12
20
10
Correct answer
16
Why this answer is correct
The number of triangles in the given figure are shown below:
Thus, there are a total of 16 triangles in the given figure.
Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.
Six letters S, T, M, P, H and Q 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 P.
S
M
T
H
Correct answer
H
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is :-
From the given two different dices the adjacent sides are as shown below :
As T is common on both the dices, it is clear that P, S, H, and M are adjacent to it, and the remaining i.e. Q will be opposite to it.
Opposite pairs:
P → H
S → M
T → Q
So, the opposite side of "P" will be side "H".
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Following question consists of 4 figures marked A, B, C and D called the Problem Figures followed by 4 other figures called the Answer Figures. Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the four Problem Figures.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Thus, the final series is:
Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.
Six numbers, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 are written on different faces of a dice. Three positions of this dice are shown here. Find the number on the face opposite 7.
9
11
10
8
Correct answer
9
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is :-
From the given three different cubes the adjacent sides are as shown below :
As 7 is common on both the dices II and III, it is clear that 8, 12, 10, and 11 are adjacent to it, and the remaining i.e. 9 will be opposite to it.
Opposite pairs:
8 → 11
12 → 10
7 → 9
So, the opposite side of "7" will be side "9".
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The figure that 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.
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.
(
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/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.)
(84, 73, 157)
(96, 88, 184)
(89, 62, 151)
(88, 79, 191)
(99, 71, 160)
(92, 75, 147)
Correct answer
(89, 62, 151)
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: 1st number + 2nd number = 3rd number.
Now,
For, (84, 73, 157)
⇒ 84 + 73 = 157.
For, (96, 88, 184)
⇒ 96 + 88 = 184.
Similarly, for (89, 62, 151)
⇒ 89 + 62 = 151.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Six students are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Kalki is an immediate neighbour of both Oorja and Namita. Leela is sitting second to the left of Oorja. Padma is sitting second to the right of Kalki. Madhuri is sitting third to the right of Namita. Who is an immediate neighbour of both Kalki and Padma?
Namita
Leela
Oorja
Madhuri
Correct answer
Namita
Why this answer is correct
Given: Six students are sitting around a circular table facing the centre.
1) Leela is sitting second to the left of Oorja.
2) Kalki is an immediate neighbour of both Oorja and Namita.
3) Padma is sitting second to the right of Kalki.
4) Madhuri is sitting third to the right of Namita.
Thus, according to the final arrangement Namita is an immediate neighbour of both Kalki and Padma.
Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.
Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
CVHT, FSJR, IPLP, ?, OJPL
MLNM
LNMN
LMNN
KMNM
Correct answer
LMNN
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
In the equation given below, which 2 signs need to be interchanged so that it is balanced?
\(\frac{1}{2}\) ÷ \(\frac{1}{32}\) - 5 + 50 × 80 = 50
÷ and ×
× and -
Correct answer
× and -
Why this answer is correct
Given : \(\frac{1}{2}\) ÷ \(\frac{1}{32}\) - 5 + 50 × 80 = 50
According to the question, after interchanging the signs:
Option 1) ÷ and ×
\(\frac{1}{2}\) ÷ \(\frac{1}{32}\) - 5 + 50 × 80 = 50 ⇒ \(\frac{1}{2}\) × \(\frac{1}{32}\) - 5 + 50 ÷ 80 = 50
⇒ \(\frac{1}{2}\) × \(\frac{1}{32}\) - 5 + 50 ÷ 80 = 50
⇒ \(\frac{1}{2}\) × \(\frac{1}{32}\) - 5 + 0.625 = 50
⇒ \(\frac{1}{64}\) + 0.625 - 5 = 50
⇒ \(\frac{11}{64}\) - 5 = 50
⇒ -4.82 ≠ 50 (LHS ≠ RHS)
Option 2) × and -
\(\frac{1}{2}\) ÷ \(\frac{1}{32}\) - 5 + 50 × 80 = 50 ⇒ \(\frac{1}{2}\) ÷ \(\frac{1}{32}\) × 5 + 50 - 80 = 50
⇒ \(\frac{1}{2}\) ÷ \(\frac{1}{32}\) × 5 + 50 - 80 = 50
⇒ 16 × 5 + 50 - 80 = 50
⇒ 80 + 50 - 80 = 50
⇒ 130 - 80 = 50
⇒ 50 = 50 (LHS = RHS)
Option 3) + and −
\(\frac{1}{2}\) ÷ \(\frac{1}{32}\) - 5 + 50 × 80 = 50 ⇒ \(\frac{1}{2}\) ÷ \(\frac{1}{32}\) + 5 - 50 × 80 = 50
⇒ \(\frac{1}{2}\) ÷ \(\frac{1}{32}\) + 5 - 50 × 80 = 50
⇒ 16 + 5 - 50 × 80 = 50
⇒ 16 + 5 - 4000 = 50
⇒ 21 - 4000 = 50
⇒ -3979 ≠ 50 (LHS ≠ RHS)
Option 4) + and ×
\(\frac{1}{2}\) ÷ \(\frac{1}{32}\) - 5 + 50 × 80 = 50 ⇒ \(\frac{1}{2}\) ÷ \(\frac{1}{32}\) - 5 × 50 + 80 = 50
⇒ \(\frac{1}{2}\) ÷ \(\frac{1}{32}\) - 5 × 50 + 80 = 50
⇒ 16 - 5 × 50 + 80 = 50
⇒ 16 + 80 - 250 = 50
⇒ 96 - 250 = 50
⇒ -154 ≠ 50 (LHS ≠ RHS)
Hence, "Option 2" 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:
1) All number of the sides of the shaded polygon element is increasing subsequently.
Thus, the final series is:
Hence, "Option 2" 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.