Reasoning PYQs

Logic:

Digits: Total number of distinct consonants (repeated consonants counted only once) is taken.

Symbols: If the number of letters present in the word is coded as symbols.

8 then it is coded as $

7 then it is coded as #

6 then it is coded as &

5 then it is coded as %

4 then it is coded as @

The code for "Forest" is "&4".

The code for "Engine" is "&2".

The code for "Window" is "&3".

The code for "Rockets" is "#5".

Hence, the correct answer is Rockets - #5.$

Logic:

Digits: Total number of distinct consonants (repeated consonants counted only once) is taken.

Symbols: If the number of letters present in the word is coded as symbols.

8 then it is coded as $

7 then it is coded as #

6 then it is coded as &

5 then it is coded as %

4 then it is coded as @

The code for "Airport Banana" is "#3 &2".

Hence, the correct answer is #3 &2.$

Logic:

Digits: Total number of distinct consonants (repeated consonants counted only once) is taken.

Symbols: If the number of letters present in the word is coded as symbols.

8 then it is coded as $

7 then it is coded as #

6 then it is coded as &

5 then it is coded as %

4 then it is coded as @

The code for "Capture" is "#4".

Hence, the correct answer is #4.$

Statement: Traffic congestion in major cities has increased because of a growing population, more vehicles, and long office commutes. To address these issues, many companies introduced hybrid work policies, flexible timings, and remote work arrangements. According to organizations, these measures reduced employee stress, improved work-life balance, and minimized delays caused by traffic. Environmental experts also believe that fewer daily commutes may help reduce fuel consumption and pollution in cities.

Courses of Action:

I. Hybrid and flexible work arrangements can help reduce commuting-related stress and travel time for employees. - Follows (The statement directly mentions that these arrangements reduced employee stress and delays caused by traffic congestion.)

II. Organizations should continue exploring alternative work models to improve operational efficiency and employee well-being. - Follows (Since the implemented measures showed positive outcomes for employees and traffic-related issues, continuing to explore such models is a reasonable course of action.)

III. All companies should permanently eliminate physical office work irrespective of operational requirements. - Doesn't follow (The statement only supports hybrid and flexible work arrangements, not the complete removal of physical office work for every company.)

Hence, the correct answer is Only I and II follow.

Statement: Many metropolitan cities have recently seen a rise in late-night cultural events, concerts, food exhibitions, and entertainment programs. To meet the growing demand from people attending these events, restaurants, cafés, and food delivery services started operating beyond midnight. Analysts noticed that these businesses earned higher revenues and attracted more customers during major events. Urban planners also stated that changing lifestyles and the growing nightlife culture are influencing service industries in cities.

Options:

1. Restaurants and cafés were facing severe financial losses during daytime operations. - Doesn't follow (The statement does not mention any daytime financial losses.)
2. Government authorities made it compulsory for all restaurants to remain open till midnight. - Doesn't follow (No such government rule is mentioned in the statement.)
3. Increased nightlife activities and public events have created greater demand for food and hospitality services during late hours. - Follows (The statement clearly mentions that late-night events and changing nightlife culture increased customer demand and business revenues.)
4. Restaurants planned to permanently stop operating during morning and afternoon hours. - Doesn't follow (The passage only talks about extending operational hours, not stopping daytime operations.)
5. Urban residents had completely shifted from home-cooked meals to restaurant food. - Doesn't follow (The statement does not make any such extreme claim.)

Hence, the correct answer is Increased nightlife activities and public events have created greater demand for food and hospitality services during late hours.

Statement: An IT and consulting company launched an employee wellness campaign that included yoga workshops, mental health counseling, and fitness awareness seminars. Initially, employee registrations for the campaign were low despite proper planning. To improve participation, the HR department extended the registration deadline, sent reminder emails, and asked team leaders to encourage employees personally. After these steps, registrations increased significantly across departments.

Options:

1. Employees generally avoid all wellness-related activities conducted by organizations. - Doesn't follow (The statement only mentions low participation initially, not that employees always avoid such activities.)
2. Reminder communication and additional enrollment time may encourage greater employee participation. - Follows (The HR department extended the deadline and sent reminders, after which registrations increased considerably. This directly supports the assumption.)
3. Employees were dissatisfied with the salaries provided by the organization. - Doesn't follow (No information regarding salaries or dissatisfaction is mentioned.)
4. Team leaders were unwilling to cooperate with the Human Resources department. - Doesn't follow (The statement says team leaders were encouraged to motivate employees; it does not indicate unwillingness.)
5. The company intended to replace physical wellness workshops with online sessions permanently. - Doesn't follow (The statement contains no such information.)

Hence, the correct answer is Reminder communication and additional enrollment time may encourage greater employee participation.

Statements: A well-known bookstore chain organized a special book fair for competitive examination materials in multiple cities. The fair offered heavy discounts on preparation books, practice papers, and test series. Due to very high customer demand, many popular books became unavailable quickly, leading to long queues and repeated requests for restocking. Seeing this strong response, the management decided to extend the fair for four more days and transferred additional stock from warehouses to various branches.

Options:

1. The bookstore chain intended to permanently reduce the prices of all examination books. - Doesn't follow (The statement only mentions discounts during the fair, not a permanent price reduction.)
2. A large number of customers could not purchase desired materials because several books went out of stock early. - **Follows (**The passage clearly states that popular titles were exhausted quickly and customers repeatedly requested restocking. Extending the fair would help meet customer demand.)
3. The company planned to close multiple outlets after the completion of the fair. - Doesn't follow (No such information is mentioned in the statement.)
4. Customer response during the initial days of the event was significantly lower than expected. - Doesn't follow (The statement says the demand was unexpectedly high, not low.)
5. The management wanted to test a new billing system before the next financial quarter. - Doesn't follow (The statement contains no information about any billing system.)

Hence, the correct answer is A large number of customers could not purchase desired materials because several books went out of stock early.

Statements: Residents of a developing residential township were facing difficulties in receiving timely information about maintenance schedules, water and electricity interruptions, visitor rules, and emergency notices. To solve this issue, the managing committee created a centralized mobile communication group for instant updates and digital notices. As a result, residents experienced better coordination and less confusion. However, some residents felt that too many notifications could disturb daily routines and decrease participation in offline community meetings.

Courses of Action:

I. A centralized communication platform can improve the speed and clarity of information sharing among residents. - Follows (The statement clearly shows that after introducing the mobile communication group, residents experienced reduced confusion and improved coordination.)

II. The managing committee should establish clear guidelines regarding the frequency and relevance of notifications. - Follows (Since some residents complained about excessive notifications disturbing their routines, creating notification guidelines would be a practical and reasonable step.)

III. Residents should be prohibited from raising complaints during physical community meetings once digital communication is introduced. - Doesn't follow (The statement does not suggest eliminating physical meetings or preventing residents from expressing concerns offline.)

Hence, the correct answer is Only I and II follow.

Statement: A national retail company launched a digital loyalty platform through its mobile app. Customers could earn reward points, get personalized recommendations, and access special festive offers. After introducing the platform, the company experienced higher repeat purchases, increased app usage, and better customer retention in both metropolitan and semi-urban areas. Experts believed the initiative strengthened customer relationships and encouraged more interaction with the brand. However, some observers also noted that factors like festive season demand, advertising campaigns, and influencer promotions may have contributed to the rise in sales.

Conclusions:

Option 1: The digital loyalty platform was solely responsible for the company’s improved sales performance - Doesn't follow (The passage clearly states that seasonal demand, advertising campaigns, and influencer promotions may also have contributed to the increased sales.)

Option 2: Seasonal demand and marketing campaigns had no influence on customer engagement levels - Doesn't follow (The statement specifically mentions that these external factors may also have played a substantial role.)

Option 3: Customer-focused digital initiatives can contribute positively to brand engagement and repeat purchases - Follows (The company observed improved repeat purchases, app engagement, and customer retention after launching the loyalty platform.)

Option 4: The company should discontinue traditional advertising campaigns and depend entirely on the loyalty platform - Doesn't follow (The passage does not suggest stopping traditional advertising methods.)

Option 5: Customers generally prefer reward points over product quality and pricing - Doesn't follow (The statement provides no comparison between reward points and factors like product quality or pricing.)

Hence, the correct answer is Customer-focused digital initiatives can contribute positively to brand engagement and repeat purchases.

Statement: A reputed educational institution introduced a mentorship program for students preparing for professional entrance exams. The program included regular guidance sessions, workshops, and personalized reviews by experienced faculty members. After six months, students showed better attendance, improved assignment completion, stronger mock test performance, and increased confidence. However, some analysts believed that the improvement may not be solely because of the mentorship program, as factors like upcoming exams and parental supervision could also have played a role.

Assumptions:

I. Regular academic guidance and mentorship can positively influence students’ preparation habits and confidence levels - Follows (The statement mentions that students became more confident, disciplined, and performed better after attending mentorship sessions regularly.)

II. All students who attended the mentorship sessions were academically weak before the program began - Doesn't follow (The statement only says that improvement was observed among participating students; it does not mention that all of them were weak earlier.)

III. External factors such as examination pressure and parental monitoring may also contribute to improved academic performance - Follows (Education analysts argued that approaching exams and parental supervision could also be reasons behind the improvement.)

IV. Students generally avoid participating in structured academic activities unless attendance is compulsory - Doesn't follow (The statement does not mention that attendance was compulsory or that students usually avoid such activities.)

Hence, the correct answer is Only I and III follow.