Reasoning PYQs

Given: A certain number of persons are standing in a straight line, all facing north.

1. P1 is standing at one of the extreme ends of the row.
2. Exactly one person stands between P1 and R3.
3. There are six people between R3 and T5.
4. T5 is third from one of the ends. 

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2. 5. There are more than six people between P1 and S4. 6. The number of persons between Q2 and S4 is the same as the number of persons between R3 and Q2. 

Here, we have subcases of Case 1 and Case 2. 7. U6 stands fifth to the right of Q2.  

Now, we can eliminate Case 2. 8. There are not more than five people between T5 and U6. 9. At least one person stands between S4 and U6.

Now, we can eliminate Case 1a and Case 2a.

This is our final arrangement,

Hence, the correct answer is U6.

Given: A certain number of persons are standing in a straight line, all facing north.

1. P1 is standing at one of the extreme ends of the row.
2. Exactly one person stands between P1 and R3.
3. There are six people between R3 and T5.
4. T5 is third from one of the ends. 

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2. 5. There are more than six people between P1 and S4. 6. The number of persons between Q2 and S4 is the same as the number of persons between R3 and Q2. 

Here, we have subcases of Case 1 and Case 2. 7. U6 stands fifth to the right of Q2.  

Now, we can eliminate Case 2. 8. There are not more than five people between T5 and U6. 9. At least one person stands between S4 and U6.

Now, we can eliminate Case 1a and Case 2a.

This is our final arrangement,

Hence, the correct answer is 12.

Given: In a family of eight members, there are two married couples, and each couple has two children.

1. Raghav and Devansh are brothers, and each has two children.
2. Pooja is the wife of Raghav.
3. Kavya is the aunt of Arjun, who is the cousin brother of Meera.
4. Meera is the sister of Harsh, who is the cousin brother of Gaurav.
5. The number of males is more than the number of females.

The final possible family tree is,

Hence, the correct answer is Brother.

Given: In a family of eight members, there are two married couples, and each couple has two children.

1. Raghav and Devansh are brothers, and each has two children.
2. Pooja is the wife of Raghav.
3. Kavya is the aunt of Arjun, who is the cousin brother of Meera.
4. Meera is the sister of Harsh, who is the cousin brother of Gaurav.
5. The number of males is more than the number of females.

The final possible family tree is,

Hence, the correct answer is Cousin.

Given: In a family of eight members, there are two married couples, and each couple has two children.

1. Raghav and Devansh are brothers, and each has two children.
2. Pooja is the wife of Raghav.
3. Kavya is the aunt of Arjun, who is the cousin brother of Meera.
4. Meera is the sister of Harsh, who is the cousin brother of Gaurav.
5. The number of males is more than the number of females.

The final possible family tree is,

Hence, the correct answer is Mother.

Given: Eight individuals, viz., P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W, are associated with eight different joining years - 1954, 1960, 1967, 1974, 1976, 1987, 1998, and 2002, but not necessarily in the same order. They each prefer eight different famous state foods, viz., Dhokla, Biryani, Litti Chokha, Appam, Dal Baati, Rogan Josh, Poha, and Makki di Roti, but not necessarily in the same order. Their tenure values are to be calculated with reference to the year 2024.

1. T likes Litti Chokha and has a shorter tenure than only two people.
2. Only three people have longer tenures than P.
3. R, whose tenure value is a prime number, likes Dhokla, and the one whose tenure value is a multiple of 25 likes Makki di Roti.
4. Four persons fall between W and V in terms of joining years.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2.

 

5. The one whose tenure value is a multiple of 13 likes Appam. 

 

6. Q has the longest tenure among all and does not like Poha or Litti Chokha.
7. V has a shorter tenure than U.

Now, we can eliminate Case 2.

 

8. Five people fall between the one who likes Poha and the one who likes Biryani, but V and S do not like Poha. 

 

9. The one who likes Dal Baati has a longer tenure than the one who likes Appam and a shorter tenure than the one who likes Rogan Josh. 

This is our final arrangement,

 

Hence, the correct answer is P.

Given: Eight individuals, viz., P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W, are associated with eight different joining years - 1954, 1960, 1967, 1974, 1976, 1987, 1998, and 2002, but not necessarily in the same order. They each prefer eight different famous state foods, viz., Dhokla, Biryani, Litti Chokha, Appam, Dal Baati, Rogan Josh, Poha, and Makki di Roti, but not necessarily in the same order. Their tenure values are to be calculated with reference to the year 2024.

1. T likes Litti Chokha and has a shorter tenure than only two people.
2. Only three people have longer tenures than P.
3. R, whose tenure value is a prime number, likes Dhokla, and the one whose tenure value is a multiple of 25 likes Makki di Roti.
4. Four persons fall between W and V in terms of joining years.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2.

 

5. The one whose tenure value is a multiple of 13 likes Appam. 

 

6. Q has the longest tenure among all and does not like Poha or Litti Chokha.
7. V has a shorter tenure than U.

Now, we can eliminate Case 2.

 

8. Five people fall between the one who likes Poha and the one who likes Biryani, but V and S do not like Poha. 

 

9. The one who likes Dal Baati has a longer tenure than the one who likes Appam and a shorter tenure than the one who likes Rogan Josh. 

This is our final arrangement,

 

Hence, the correct answer is Rogan Josh.

Given: Eight individuals, viz., P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W, are associated with eight different joining years - 1954, 1960, 1967, 1974, 1976, 1987, 1998, and 2002, but not necessarily in the same order. They each prefer eight different famous state foods, viz., Dhokla, Biryani, Litti Chokha, Appam, Dal Baati, Rogan Josh, Poha, and Makki di Roti, but not necessarily in the same order. Their tenure values are to be calculated with reference to the year 2024.

1. T likes Litti Chokha and has a shorter tenure than only two people.
2. Only three people have longer tenures than P.
3. R, whose tenure value is a prime number, likes Dhokla, and the one whose tenure value is a multiple of 25 likes Makki di Roti.
4. Four persons fall between W and V in terms of joining years.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2.

 

5. The one whose tenure value is a multiple of 13 likes Appam. 

 

6. Q has the longest tenure among all and does not like Poha or Litti Chokha.
7. V has a shorter tenure than U.

Now, we can eliminate Case 2.

 

8. Five people fall between the one who likes Poha and the one who likes Biryani, but V and S do not like Poha. 

 

9. The one who likes Dal Baati has a longer tenure than the one who likes Appam and a shorter tenure than the one who likes Rogan Josh. 

This is our final arrangement,

 

Hence, the correct answer is One.

Given: Eight individuals, viz., P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W, are associated with eight different joining years - 1954, 1960, 1967, 1974, 1976, 1987, 1998, and 2002, but not necessarily in the same order. They each prefer eight different famous state foods, viz., Dhokla, Biryani, Litti Chokha, Appam, Dal Baati, Rogan Josh, Poha, and Makki di Roti, but not necessarily in the same order. Their tenure values are to be calculated with reference to the year 2024.

1. T likes Litti Chokha and has a shorter tenure than only two people.
2. Only three people have longer tenures than P.
3. R, whose tenure value is a prime number, likes Dhokla, and the one whose tenure value is a multiple of 25 likes Makki di Roti.
4. Four persons fall between W and V in terms of joining years.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2.

 

5. The one whose tenure value is a multiple of 13 likes Appam. 

 

6. Q has the longest tenure among all and does not like Poha or Litti Chokha.
7. V has a shorter tenure than U.

Now, we can eliminate Case 2.

 

8. Five people fall between the one who likes Poha and the one who likes Biryani, but V and S do not like Poha. 

 

9. The one who likes Dal Baati has a longer tenure than the one who likes Appam and a shorter tenure than the one who likes Rogan Josh. 

This is our final arrangement,

 

Hence, the correct answer is R.

Given: Eight individuals, viz., P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W, are associated with eight different joining years - 1954, 1960, 1967, 1974, 1976, 1987, 1998, and 2002, but not necessarily in the same order. They each prefer eight different famous state foods, viz., Dhokla, Biryani, Litti Chokha, Appam, Dal Baati, Rogan Josh, Poha, and Makki di Roti, but not necessarily in the same order. Their tenure values are to be calculated with reference to the year 2024.

1. T likes Litti Chokha and has a shorter tenure than only two people.
2. Only three people have longer tenures than P.
3. R, whose tenure value is a prime number, likes Dhokla, and the one whose tenure value is a multiple of 25 likes Makki di Roti.
4. Four persons fall between W and V in terms of joining years.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2.

 

5. The one whose tenure value is a multiple of 13 likes Appam. 

 

6. Q has the longest tenure among all and does not like Poha or Litti Chokha.
7. V has a shorter tenure than U.

Now, we can eliminate Case 2.

 

8. Five people fall between the one who likes Poha and the one who likes Biryani, but V and S do not like Poha. 

 

9. The one who likes Dal Baati has a longer tenure than the one who likes Appam and a shorter tenure than the one who likes Rogan Josh. 

This is our final arrangement,

 

Except for W - Poha, all other combinations are incorrect.

Hence, the correct answer is W - Poha.

Given: A certain number of persons are seated in a straight row, and all of them are facing north.

1. H sits eighth from the left end of the row.
2. M sits sixth to the right of H.
3. T sits fourth to the right of M.
4. Only two persons sit between M and P.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2. 5. R sits fourth to the right of H. 6. U sits exactly between H and T. 7. V sits second to the left of U. 

Now, we can eliminate Case 1. 8. Eight people sit between V and W. 9. W sits at one of the ends. 

This is our final arrangement,

Hence, the correct answer is 20.

Given: A certain number of persons are seated in a straight row, and all of them are facing north.

1. H sits eighth from the left end of the row.
2. M sits sixth to the right of H.
3. T sits fourth to the right of M.
4. Only two persons sit between M and P.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2. 5. R sits fourth to the right of H. 6. U sits exactly between H and T. 7. V sits second to the left of U. 

Now, we can eliminate Case 1. 8. Eight people sit between V and W. 9. W sits at one of the ends. 

This is our final arrangement,

Hence, the correct answer is V.

Given: A certain number of persons are seated in a straight row, and all of them are facing north.

1. H sits eighth from the left end of the row.
2. M sits sixth to the right of H.
3. T sits fourth to the right of M.
4. Only two persons sit between M and P.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2. 5. R sits fourth to the right of H. 6. U sits exactly between H and T. 7. V sits second to the left of U. 

Now, we can eliminate Case 1. 8. Eight people sit between V and W. 9. W sits at one of the ends. 

This is our final arrangement,

Hence, the correct answer is Immediate left.

Option 1: D + 2 = F, F + 2 = H

Option 2: N + 2 = P, P + 2 = R

Option 3: T + 2 = V, V + 2 = X

Option 4: C + 2 = E, E + 2 = G ≠ H

Option 5: J + 2 = L, L + 2 = N

Except for CEH, all others follow the same logic.

Hence, the correct answer is CEH.

Given: Eight boxes, namely, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, and R, are stacked one above another.

Each box contains a different item - Perfume, Diary, Bracelet, Biscuits, Saree, Marker, Necklace, and Jar, but not necessarily in the same order.

1. An odd number of boxes are placed above Q, which is placed three boxes above N, which is placed immediately above the box containing Biscuits. 

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2.

 

2. Exactly three boxes are placed between the box containing Biscuits and the box containing sarees. 

 

3. The box containing the bracelet is placed three boxes below Q. 

 

4. The number of boxes above the box containing the bracelet is equal to the number of boxes below K. 

 

5. More than four boxes are placed between the box containing the necklace and the box containing the diary, which is not placed at the bottom. 

Now, we can eliminate Case 1, and we have a subcase of Case 2.

 

6. The box containing the diary and the box containing Jar are adjacent to each other. 

Now, we can eliminate Case 2.

 

7. Exactly one box is placed between L and O. 8. Neither L nor O is placed above the box containing Necklace. 9. The number of boxes between L and O is equal to the number of boxes between L and the box containing Perfume. 

 

10. The box containing Perfume is placed exactly between M and R, where R is below M. 

 

This is our final arrangement,

 

Hence, the correct answer is M.

Given: Eight boxes, namely, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, and R, are stacked one above another.

Each box contains a different item - Perfume, Diary, Bracelet, Biscuits, Saree, Marker, Necklace, and Jar, but not necessarily in the same order.

1. An odd number of boxes are placed above Q, which is placed three boxes above N, which is placed immediately above the box containing Biscuits. 

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2.

 

2. Exactly three boxes are placed between the box containing Biscuits and the box containing sarees. 

 

3. The box containing the bracelet is placed three boxes below Q. 

 

4. The number of boxes above the box containing the bracelet is equal to the number of boxes below K. 

 

5. More than four boxes are placed between the box containing the necklace and the box containing the diary, which is not placed at the bottom. 

Now, we can eliminate Case 1, and we have a subcase of Case 2.

 

6. The box containing the diary and the box containing Jar are adjacent to each other. 

Now, we can eliminate Case 2.

 

7. Exactly one box is placed between L and O. 8. Neither L nor O is placed above the box containing Necklace. 9. The number of boxes between L and O is equal to the number of boxes between L and the box containing Perfume. 

 

10. The box containing Perfume is placed exactly between M and R, where R is below M. 

 

This is our final arrangement,

 

Hence, the correct answer is Diary.

Given: Eight boxes, namely, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, and R, are stacked one above another.

Each box contains a different item - Perfume, Diary, Bracelet, Biscuits, Saree, Marker, Necklace, and Jar, but not necessarily in the same order.

1. An odd number of boxes are placed above Q, which is placed three boxes above N, which is placed immediately above the box containing Biscuits. 

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2.

 

2. Exactly three boxes are placed between the box containing Biscuits and the box containing sarees. 

 

3. The box containing the bracelet is placed three boxes below Q. 

 

4. The number of boxes above the box containing the bracelet is equal to the number of boxes below K. 

 

5. More than four boxes are placed between the box containing the necklace and the box containing the diary, which is not placed at the bottom. 

Now, we can eliminate Case 1, and we have a subcase of Case 2.

 

6. The box containing the diary and the box containing Jar are adjacent to each other. 

Now, we can eliminate Case 2.

 

7. Exactly one box is placed between L and O. 8. Neither L nor O is placed above the box containing Necklace. 9. The number of boxes between L and O is equal to the number of boxes between L and the box containing Perfume. 

 

10. The box containing Perfume is placed exactly between M and R, where R is below M. 

 

This is our final arrangement,

 

Hence, the correct answer is M - Necklace.

Given: Eight boxes, namely, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, and R, are stacked one above another.

Each box contains a different item - Perfume, Diary, Bracelet, Biscuits, Saree, Marker, Necklace, and Jar, but not necessarily in the same order.

1. An odd number of boxes are placed above Q, which is placed three boxes above N, which is placed immediately above the box containing Biscuits. 

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2.

 

2. Exactly three boxes are placed between the box containing Biscuits and the box containing sarees. 

 

3. The box containing the bracelet is placed three boxes below Q. 

 

4. The number of boxes above the box containing the bracelet is equal to the number of boxes below K. 

 

5. More than four boxes are placed between the box containing the necklace and the box containing the diary, which is not placed at the bottom. 

Now, we can eliminate Case 1, and we have a subcase of Case 2.

 

6. The box containing the diary and the box containing Jar are adjacent to each other. 

Now, we can eliminate Case 2.

 

7. Exactly one box is placed between L and O. 8. Neither L nor O is placed above the box containing Necklace. 9. The number of boxes between L and O is equal to the number of boxes between L and the box containing Perfume. 

 

10. The box containing Perfume is placed exactly between M and R, where R is below M. 

 

This is our final arrangement,

 

Hence, the correct answer is One.

Given: Eight boxes, namely, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, and R, are stacked one above another.

Each box contains a different item - Perfume, Diary, Bracelet, Biscuits, Saree, Marker, Necklace, and Jar, but not necessarily in the same order.

1. An odd number of boxes are placed above Q, which is placed three boxes above N, which is placed immediately above the box containing Biscuits. 

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2.

 

2. Exactly three boxes are placed between the box containing Biscuits and the box containing sarees. 

 

3. The box containing the bracelet is placed three boxes below Q. 

 

4. The number of boxes above the box containing the bracelet is equal to the number of boxes below K. 

 

5. More than four boxes are placed between the box containing the necklace and the box containing the diary, which is not placed at the bottom. 

Now, we can eliminate Case 1, and we have a subcase of Case 2.

 

6. The box containing the diary and the box containing Jar are adjacent to each other. 

Now, we can eliminate Case 2.

 

7. Exactly one box is placed between L and O. 8. Neither L nor O is placed above the box containing Necklace. 9. The number of boxes between L and O is equal to the number of boxes between L and the box containing Perfume. 

 

10. The box containing Perfume is placed exactly between M and R, where R is below M. 

 

This is our final arrangement,

 

Hence, the correct answer is L is placed immediately above R.

Statement:

M ≥ R > T = P; W < U ≤ Y ≤ M

Conclusions:

I. M > W: True (W < U ≤ Y ≤ M; W < M or M > W)

II. P < Y: False (Y ≤ M ≥ R > T = P; Opposite signs between the elements)

Hence, the correct answer is Only Conclusion I follows.