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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 4 will logically complete the pattern given.
Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.
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 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 2 will logically complete the pattern given.
Hence, "Option 2" 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.
KFCZ : HLZF :: LVEG : IBBM :: PROD : ?
MXLJ
IHEX
IBNX
MKXJ
Correct answer
MXLJ
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
KFCZ : HLZF
And,
LVEG : IBBM
Similarly,
PROD : ?
Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation.
60 * 40 * 10 * 50 * 100 * 160
×, ÷ , – , + , =
÷ , ×, – , + , =
– , ÷ , ×, + , =
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
Given: 60 * 40 * 10 * 50 * 100 * 160
According to the question, after replacing the signs:
Option 1) ×, ÷ , – , + , =
60 * 40 * 10 * 50 * 100 * 160 ⇒ 60 × 40 ÷ 10 - 50 + 100 = 160
⇒ 60 × 40 ÷ 10 - 50 + 100 = 160
⇒ 60 × 4 - 50 + 100 = 160
⇒ 240 + 100 - 50 = 160
⇒ 340 - 50 = 160
⇒ 290 ≠ 160 (LHS ≠ RHS)
Option 2) + , ÷ , ×, – , =
60 * 40 * 10 * 50 * 100 * 160 ⇒ 60 + 40 ÷ 10 × 50 - 100 = 160
⇒ 60 + 40 ÷ 10 × 50 - 100 = 160
⇒ 60 + 4 × 50 - 100 = 160
⇒ 60 + 200 - 100 = 160
⇒ 260 - 100 = 160
⇒ 160 = 160 (LHS = RHS)
Option 3) ÷ , ×, – , + , =
60 * 40 * 10 * 50 * 100 * 160 ⇒ 60 ÷ 40 × 10 - 50 + 100 = 160
⇒ 60 ÷ 40 × 10 - 50 + 100 = 160
⇒ 1.5 × 10 - 50 + 100 = 160
⇒ 15 + 100 - 50 = 160
⇒ 115 - 50 = 160
⇒ 65 ≠ 160 (LHS ≠ RHS)
Option 4) – , ÷ , ×, + , =
60 * 40 * 10 * 50 * 100 * 160 ⇒ 60 - 40 ÷ 10 × 50 + 100 = 160
⇒ 60 - 40 ÷ 10 × 50 + 100 = 160
⇒ 60 - 4 × 50 + 100 = 160
⇒ 60 + 100 - 200 = 160
⇒ 160 - 200 = 160
⇒ -40 = 160 (LHS = RHS)
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
Six numbers, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, are written on the different faces of a dice. Three different positions of the same dice are shown (Figures 1-3). Find the number on the face opposite to the face showing ‘2’.
1
4
3
6
Correct answer
4
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is :-
From the given three different dices the adjacent sides are as shown below :
As 2 is common on both the dices figure 1 and figure 2, it is clear that 1, 5, 6, and 3 are adjacent to it, and the remaining i.e. 4 will be opposite to it.
Opposite pairs:
1 → 6
5 → 3
2 → 4
So, the opposite side of "2" will be side "4".
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
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 2".
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 to the 3rd column.
The 2nd column elements shift clockwise in the downward direction subsequently.
The 3rd column elements shift to the 1st column diagonally.
The last element of 3rd column is replaced by new element.
The 3rd column element and center element shift anticlockwise.
The rest of the elements shift clockwise.
Thus, the final series is:
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
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 2 will logically complete the pattern given.
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term.
15 : 135 :: 13 : ? :: 24 : 216
121
117
104
91
Correct answer
117
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: 1st number × 9 = 2nd number.
Now,
For, 15 : 135
⇒ 15 × 9 = 135.
For, 24 : 216
⇒ 24 × 9 = 216.
Similarly, for 13 ∶ ?
⇒ 13 × 9 = 117.
Hence, the correct answer 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 bats are balls.
All balls are wickets.
Conclusions:
I. All wickets are balls.
II. All bats are wickets.
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Only conclusion II follows
Both conclusions I and II follow
Only conclusion I 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 wickets are balls → Does not follow (As all balls are wickets. So it is possible but not definite.)
(II) All bats are wickets → Follow (As all bats are balls and all balls are wickets. As whole bats comes in balls which whole comes in wickets, therefore it is true.)
∴ Here, Only conclusion II follows.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
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)
(3, 198, 6)
(5, 495, 9)
(9, 1288, 12)
(5, 424, 8)
(4, 352, 8)
(7, 827, 11)
Correct answer
(4, 352, 8)
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: 1st number × 3rd number × 11 = 2nd number.
Now,
For, (3, 198, 6)
⇒ 3 × 6 × 11 = 198.
For, (5, 495, 9)
⇒ 5 × 9 × 11 = 495.
Similarly, for (4, 352, 8)
⇒ 4 × 8 × 11 = 352.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure 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 3".
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 element of 2nd column and 2nd row elements shift anticlockwise subsequently.
The rest of the elements shift anticlockwise subsequently.
2) Second box series →
The corner elements of the 2nd row interchange positions.
The rest of the elements shift anticlockwise subsequently.
Thus, the final series is:
Hence, "Option 2" 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.
KGMQ : EQGA :: LZUD : FJON :: JRCO : ?
DNSY
DBWY
KXWB
KRWY
Correct answer
DBWY
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
KGMQ : EQGA
And,
LZUD : FJON
Similarly,
JRCO : ?
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
The elements at the corners interchange positions diagonally.
The center element rotates 90º clockwise subsequently.
2) Second box series →
The elements at the corners shift anticlockwise subsequently.
The center element rotates 90º clockwise subsequently.
Thus, the final series is:
Hence, "Option 2" 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 2 will look like the paper when unfolded.
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
Seven friends, Gauri, Vinod, Ridima, Jiya, Ritik, Vishal and Karishma, are sitting on a circular bench, facing towards the centre but not necessarily in the same order. Vinod and Jiya are not the neighbours of Ritik. Karishma is sitting third to the left of Ritik. Gauri is sitting to the immediate right of Karishma. Ridima is sitting to the immediate left of Ritik. Who is sitting second to the right of Gauri?
Vinod
Jiya
Ridima
Ritik
Correct answer
Ritik
Why this answer is correct
Given: Seven friends, Gauri, Vinod, Ridima, Jiya, Ritik, Vishal and Karishma, are sitting on a circular bench, facing towards the centre.
1) Karishma is sitting third to the left of Ritik.
2) Gauri is sitting to the immediate right of Karishma.
3) Ridima is sitting to the immediate left of Ritik.
4) Vinod and Jiya are not the neighbours of Ritik.
After positioning Vinod and Jiya only one position is left which will be occupied by only person left i.e. Vishal.
Thus, according to the final arrangement, Ritik is sitting second to the right of Gauri.
Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.
Six letters P, Q, R, S, T and U 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 'R'.
Q
T
P
S
Correct answer
S
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 and U are common on both the dices, it is clear that the remaining will be opposites
Opposite pairs:
S → R
So, the opposite side of "R" will be side "S".
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".
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.