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Select the option figure 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".
Select the correct mirror image of the given combination 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".
Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. 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 chips are snacks.
Some fried foods are chips.
Conclusions:
I. All fried foods are snacks.
II. Some snacks are fried foods.
III. No fried food is snack.
Only conclusion II follows
Only conclusion III follows
Only conclusions II and III follow
Either conclusion I or III follows
Correct answer
Only conclusion II follows
Why this answer is correct
The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as shown below :
Conclusions:
I. All fried foods are snacks → Does not follow (As all chips are snacks and some fried foods are chips. As some part of fried foods is common with chips which whole comes in snacks, therefore it is possible but not definite.)
II. Some snacks are fried foods → Follow (As all chips are snacks and some fried foods are chips. As some part of fried foods is common with chips which whole comes in snacks, therefore it is true.)
III. No fried food is snack → Does not follow (As all chips are snacks and some fried foods are chips. As some part of fried foods is common with chips which whole comes in snacks, therefore it is false.)
∴ Here, Only conclusion II follows.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
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.
GAIN : PKCI : : KEYS : UAGM : : ACHE : ________
EJCE
ECHA
BDIF
GJEC
Correct answer
GJEC
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
GAIN : PKCI
And,
KEYS : UAGM
Similarly,
ACHE : _____
Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.
Select the option figure 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 number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
10, 15, 30, 75, 210, ?
600
567
435
615
Correct answer
615
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.
Six numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the figure. Find the number on the face opposite to 2.
5
3
4
6
Correct answer
6
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is :-
From the given two different dices the adjacent sides are as shown below :
As 1 is common on both the dices, it is clear that 4, 6, 2, and 5 are adjacent to it, and the remaining i.e. 3 will be opposite to it.
Opposite pairs:
6 → 2
4 → 5
1 → 3
So, the opposite side of "2" will be side "6".
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
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, the given figure is embedded in the option figure 2.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Five people A, B, C, D and E are sitting in a straight row, facing north.
Only two people are seated to the left of C. D is sitting at the extreme right end. B is not an immediate neighbour of D, and is second to the left of A. Where is B sitting?
To the immediate right of E
To the immediate right of C
Fourth to the left of D
Third to the left of A
Correct answer
To the immediate right of E
Why this answer is correct
Given: Five people A, B, C, D and E are sitting in a straight row, facing north.
1) Only two people are seated to the left of C.
2) D is sitting at the extreme right end.
3) B is not an immediate neighbour of D, and is second to the left of A.
After positioning B and A, only one position is left which will be occupied by the only person left i.e. E.
Thus, according to the final arrangement B is sitting to the immediate right of E.
Hence, "Option 1" 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 1st column elements shift anticlockwise in the downward direction.
The rest of the element shift anticlockwise.
The 3rd column elements shift clockwise in the downward direction.
The rest of the element shift clockwise.
Thus, the final series is:
Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.
Select the option figure 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 3 is embedded in the given figure.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Select the option that is related to the fourth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and the fifth number is related to the sixth number.
252 ∶ 6 ∶∶ ? ∶ 9 ∶∶ 1872 ∶ 12
829
729
810
750
Correct answer
810
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: (2nd number)3 + (2nd number)2 = 1st number.
Now,
For, 252 ∶ 6
⇒ (63) + (62) = 216 + 36 = 252.
For, 1872 ∶ 12
⇒ (123) + (122) = 1728 + 144 = 1872.
Similarly, for ? ∶ 9
⇒ (93) + (92) = 729 + 81 = 810.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Find out the figure amongst the four option in which figure X 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, the given figure is embedded in the option figure 3.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
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, the given figure is embedded in the option figure 4.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Select the correct mirror image of the given combination 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 2".
Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. (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)
Seismology : Earthquakes
Ornithology : Birds
Paedology : Plants
Entomology : Bone
Craniology : Muscle
Correct answer
Ornithology : Birds
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: Scientific study and its subject.
Here,
Seismology : Earthquakes → Seismology is the scientific study of Earthquakes.
Similarly,
Ornithology : Birds → Ornithology is the scientific study of Birds.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Select the figure from the given options that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern so that the final image is symmetrical.
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.
In a certain code language, ‘COMPUTER’ is written as ‘DQNRVVFT’ and 'GARDENER' is written as 'HCSFFPFT'. How will ‘ACADEMIC’ be written as in that language?
BEBEFOJE
BFBFFOJE
BECFFOJE
BEBFFOJE
Correct answer
BEBFFOJE
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
‘COMPUTER’ is written as ‘DQNRVVFT’
And,
'GARDENER' is written as 'HCSFFPFT'
Similarly,
‘ACADEMIC’ is written as
Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.
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 correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation.
34 * 58 * 2 * 96 * 4 = 29
−, ÷, +, ÷
×, ÷, +, −
+, ×, −, ÷
÷, ×, +, −
Correct answer
−, ÷, +, ÷
Why this answer is correct
Given : 34 * 58 * 2 * 96 * 4 = 29
According to the question, after replacing the signs:
Option 1) −, ÷, +, ÷
34 * 58 * 2 * 96 * 4 = 29 ⇒34 - 58 ÷ 2 + 96 ÷ 4 = 29
⇒34 - 58 ÷ 2 + 96 ÷ 4 = 29
⇒34 + 24 - 29 = 29
⇒58 - 29 = 29
⇒ 29 = 29 (LHS = RHS)
Option 2) ×, ÷, +, −
34 * 58 * 2 * 96 * 4 = 29 ⇒34 × 58 ÷ 2 + 96 - 4 = 29
⇒34 × 58 ÷ 2 + 96 - 4 = 29
⇒34 × 29 + 96 - 4 = 29
⇒986 + 96 - 4 = 29
⇒1082 - 4 = 29
⇒ 1078 ≠ 29 (LHS ≠ RHS)
Option 3) +, ×, −, ÷
34 * 58 * 2 * 96 * 4 = 29 ⇒34 + 58 × 2 - 96 ÷ 4 = 29
⇒34 + 58 × 2 - 96 ÷ 4 = 29
⇒34 + 58 × 2 - 24 = 29
⇒34 + 116 - 24 = 29
⇒150 - 24 = 29
⇒ 126 ≠ 29 (LHS ≠ RHS)
Option 4) ÷, ×, +, −
34 * 58 * 2 * 96 * 4 = 29 ⇒34 ÷ 58 × 2 + 96 - 4 = 29
⇒34 ÷ 58 × 2 + 96 - 4 = 29
⇒0.5 × 2 + 96 - 4 = 29
⇒1 + 96 - 4 = 29
⇒97 - 4 = 29
⇒ 93 ≠ 29 (LHS ≠ RHS)
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.