Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
Select the correct mirror image of the given combination 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 1".
Which figure should replace the question mark (?) in the following series were to be continued?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
All the elements shift column wise in the clockwise direction subsequently.
The elements at the top and the bottom interchange positions.
The rest of the elements shift anticlockwise.
Thus, the final series is:
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
Three different position of the same cube are shown. Which number is on the opposite side of 4?
3
5
1
2
Correct answer
1
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is :-
From the given three different dices the adjacent sides are as shown below :
As 4 is common on both the dices I and III, it is clear that 6, 5, 2, and 3 are adjacent to it, and the remaining i.e. 1 will be opposite to it.
Opposite pairs:
2 → 5
6 → 3
4 → 1
So, the opposite side of "4" will be side "1".
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the given pattern so that 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 4 will logically complete the pattern given.
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 1 will logically complete the pattern given.
Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.
Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.
C _ _ D F_ A S _ F _ A S D _ C A _ D _
ASCDCSSF
ASCDCDSF
ASCDCFSF
ASCDFCSF
Correct answer
ASCDCFSF
Why this answer is correct
Given series: C _ _ D F_ A S _ F _ A S D _ C A _ D _
Option 1) ASCDCSSF → C A S D FC A S D F C A S D S C A S D F → (It doesn't follow any pattern)
Option 2) ASCDCDSF → C A S D FC A S D F C A S D D C A S D F → (It doesn't follow any pattern)
Option 3) ASCDCFSF → C A S D FC A S D F C A S D F C A S D F → (It follows the pattern of: CASDF - CASDF - CASDF - CASDF)
Option 4) ASCDFCSF → C A S D FC A S D F F A S D C C A S D F → (It doesn't follow any pattern)
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
6, 14, 46, 174, 686, ?
897
3232
2734
344
Correct answer
2734
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
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 soldiers are officers.
Some officers are civilians.
Conclusions:
I. All soldiers are civilians.
II. All civilians are soldiers.
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
The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as shown below :
Conclusions:
I. All soldiers are civilians → Does not follow (As some soldiers are officers and some officers are civilians. So it is possible but not definite.)
II. All civilians are soldiers → Does not follow (As some soldiers are officers and some officers are civilians. So it is possible but not definite.)
∴ Here, Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Six students are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Dipan is an immediate neighbour of both Hansika and Gargi. Ekansh is sitting second to the left of Gargi. Iman is sitting third to the right of Hansika. Firoz is an immediate neighbour of both Ekansh and Hansika. Who is an immediate neighbour of both Dipan and Iman?
Hansika
Gargi
Firoz
Ekansh
Correct answer
Gargi
Why this answer is correct
Given: Six students are sitting around a circular table facing the centre.
1) Ekansh is sitting second to the left of Gargi.
2) Dipan is an immediate neighbour of both Hansika and Gargi.
3) Iman is sitting third to the right of Hansika.
4) Firoz is an immediate neighbour of both Ekansh and Hansika.
Thus, according to the final arrangement Gargi is an immediate neighbour of both Dipan and Iman.
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given e×pression.
55 * 11 * 7 * 9 * 32 * 36
+, –, ×, ÷, =
+, ×, –, =, ÷
÷, +, ×, –, =
×, +, –, ÷, =
Correct answer
÷, +, ×, –, =
Why this answer is correct
Given : 55 * 11 * 7 * 9 * 32 * 36
According to the question, after replacing the signs:
Option 1) +, –, ×, ÷, =
55 * 11 * 7 * 9 * 32 * 36 ⇒ 55 + 11 - 7 × 9 ÷ 32 = 36
⇒ 55 + 11 - 7 × 9 ÷ 32 = 36
⇒ 55 + 11 - 7 × 0.28 = 36
⇒ 55 + 11 - 1.96 = 36
⇒ 66 - 1.96 = 36
⇒ 64.04 ≠ 36 (LHS ≠ RHS)
Option 2) +, ×, –, =, ÷
55 * 11 * 7 * 9 * 32 * 36 ⇒ 55 + 11 × 7 - 9 = 32 ÷ 36
⇒ 55 + 11 × 7 - 9 = 32 ÷ 36
⇒ 55 + 77 - 9 = 0.88
⇒ 132 - 9 = 0.88
⇒ 123 ≠ 0.88 (LHS ≠ RHS)
Option 3) ÷, +, ×, –, =
55 * 11 * 7 * 9 * 32 * 36 ⇒ 55 ÷ 11 + 7 × 9 - 32 = 36
⇒ 55 ÷ 11 + 7 × 9 - 32 = 36
⇒ 5 + 7 × 9 - 32 = 36
⇒ 5 + 63 - 32 = 36
⇒ 68 - 32 = 36
⇒ 36 = 36 (LHS = RHS)
Option 4) ×, +, –, ÷, =
55 * 11 * 7 * 9 * 32 * 36 ⇒ 55 × 11 + 7 - 9 ÷ 32 = 36
⇒ 55 × 11 + 7 - 9 ÷ 32 = 36
⇒ 55 × 11 + 7 - 0.28 = 36
⇒ 605 + 7 - 0.28 = 36
⇒ 612 - 0.28 = 36
⇒ 611.72 ≠ 36 (LHS ≠ RHS)
Hence, "Option 3" 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) The whole element is rotated 90º anticlockwise.
Thus, the final series is:
Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.
A dice with six faces is marked with six numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, respectively. It is rolled 2 times and lands on the positions shown below. Which number is on the opposite plane of 2?
4
1
5
3
Correct answer
3
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is :-
From the given two different dices the adjacent sides are as shown below :
As 5 is common on both the dices, it is clear that 2, 1, 3, and 6 are adjacent to it, and the remaining i.e. 4 will be opposite to it.
Opposite pairs:
1 → 6
2 → 3
5 → 4
So, the opposite side of "2" will be side "3".
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
In this question, Figure X is followed by four figures, numbered (1), (2), (3) and (4). Select the option in which Figure X is embedded.
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".
How many squares are there in the given figure?
36
34
32
30
Correct answer
34
Why this answer is correct
The number of squares in the given figure are shown below:
1) Number of squares = 12 + 22 ⇒ 5
As, there are 5 same shapes, therefore (5 × 5) = 25
2) Number of squares = 9
Thus, as marked there are a total of (25 + 9) = 34 squares in the given figure.
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the series were to be continued?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
No change in the 2nd and 4th elements from the left.
The rest of the elements are replaced by new element.
The elements at the corners interchange positions.
The rest of the elements shift anticlockwise.
Thus, the final series is:
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.
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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.)
(32, 8, 72)
(56, 14, 126)
(90, 23, 207)
(92, 23, 209)
(92, 21, 207)
(92, 23, 207)
Correct answer
(92, 23, 207)
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: 2nd number × 4 = 1st number. 2nd number × 9 = 3rd number.
Now,
For (32, 8, 72):
⇒ 8 × 4 = 32
⇒ 8 × 9 = 72
For (56, 14, 126):
⇒ 14 × 4 = 56
⇒ 14 × 9 = 126
Similarly, for Option 4: (92, 23, 207)
⇒ 23 × 4 = 92
⇒ 23 × 9 = 207
Hence, the correct answer is Option 4.
Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the series were to be continued?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
The elements at the corners of the 2nd row and bottom row shift clockwise.
The rest of the elements shift anticlockwise.
The elements at the corners of the 2nd row and top row shift clockwise.
The rest of the elements shift clockwise.
Thus, the final series is:
Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.
Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
YUN, URL, QOJ, ?, IIF
MLH
NLH
NKI
MKI
Correct answer
MLH
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.
Select the figure from the option 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 1 will logically complete the pattern given.
Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.
Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
76 − 8 × 97 + 32 ÷ 8 = 515
× and −
= and +
Correct answer
× and −
Why this answer is correct
Given : 76 − 8 × 97 + 32 ÷ 8 = 515
According to the question, after interchanging the signs:
Option 1) × and −
76 − 8 × 97 + 32 ÷ 8 = 515 ⇒ 76 × 8 - 97 + 32 ÷ 8 = 515
⇒ 76 × 8 - 97 + 32 ÷ 8 = 515
⇒ 76 × 8 - 97 + 4 = 515
⇒ 608 + 4 - 97 = 515
⇒ 612 - 97 = 515
⇒ 515 = 515 (LHS = RHS)
Option 2) + and ×
76 − 8 × 97 + 32 ÷ 8 = 515 ⇒ 76 − 8 + 97 × 32 ÷ 8 = 515
⇒ 76 − 8 + 97 × 32 ÷ 8 = 515
⇒ 76 − 8 + 97 × 4 = 515
⇒ 76 + 388 − 8 = 515
⇒ 464 − 8 = 515
⇒ 456 ≠ 515 (LHS ≠ RHS)
Option 3) + and −
76 − 8 × 97 + 32 ÷ 8 = 515 ⇒ 76 + 8 × 97 - 32 ÷ 8 = 515
⇒ 76 + 8 × 97 - 32 ÷ 8 = 515
⇒ 76 + 8 × 97 - 4 = 515
⇒ 76 + 776 - 4 = 515
⇒ 852 - 4 = 515
⇒ 848 ≠ 515 (LHS ≠ RHS)
Option 4) = and +
76 − 8 × 97 + 32 ÷ 8 = 515 ⇒ 76 − 8 × 97 = 32 ÷ 8 + 515
⇒ 76 − 8 × 97 = 32 ÷ 8 + 515
⇒ 76 − 776 = 4 + 515
⇒ -700 ≠ 519 (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.