Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
In a certain code language, ‘LEMA’ is coded as ‘5681’ and ‘ALES’ is coded as ‘6513’. What is the code for ‘S’ in the given code language?
6
1
5
3
Correct answer
3
Why this answer is correct
Given:
LEMA is coded as 5681
ALES is coded as 6513
So, the code for S = 3
Hence, the correct answer is Option 4.
Fawad starts from Point A and drives 13 km towards the North. He then takes a right turn, drives 11 km, turns right and drives 14 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 12 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 1 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90 degrees turns only unless specified)
1 km to the east
3 km to the east
2 km to the east
4 km to the east
Correct answer
1 km to the east
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Given:
Fawad drives 13 km North
He turns right → 11 km East
He turns right → 14 km South
He turns right → 12 km West
He turns right → 1 km North
So, To reach Point A, he must go 1 km East.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 1.
In a certain code language,
A + B means ‘A is the sister of B’
A # B means ‘A is the brother of B’
A × B means ‘A is the wife of B’
A @ B means ‘ A is the father of B’
Based on the above, how is L related to R if ‘L × O # V + E @ R’?
Wife
Father's brother's daughter
Daughter
Father's brother's wife
Correct answer
Father's brother's wife
Why this answer is correct
Family Chart:
Decoding the Symbols:
| Symbol | + | # | × | @ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Sister | Brother | Wife | Father |
Given: L × O # V + E @ R
It means: L is the wife of O, O is the brother of V, V is the sister of E, and E is the father of R.
So, L is R’s father’s brother’s wife.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
32 42 57 77 102 ?
134
131
132
133
Correct answer
132
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
thus, "132" will replace the question mark in the given series.
Hence, the correct option is "Option 3".
Deepu starts from point K and drives 12 km towards the East. He then takes a left turn, drives 6 km, turns right, and drives 3 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 6 km. Finally, he takes a right turn, drives 5 km, and stops at point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach point K again? (All turns are 90 degrees turns only unless specified).
8 km towards the South
10 km towards the North
5 km towards the West
10 km towards the West
Correct answer
10 km towards the West
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Given:
Deepu drives 12 km East
He turns left → 6 km North
He turns right → 3 km East
He turns right → 6 km South
He turns right → 5 km West
So, To reach Point K, he must go 10 km West.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 4.
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
57 68 79 90 101 ?
111
117
116
112
Correct answer
112
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
thus, "112" will replace the question mark in the given series.
Hence, the correct option is "Option 4".
J, K, L, M, N and O are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. N is an immediate neighbour of both L and M. J is sitting to the immediate left of L. K is sitting third to the right of N.
How many people sit between J and M when counted from the left of M?
One
Two
Three
Four
Correct answer
Two
Why this answer is correct
Given: J, K, L, M, N and O are sitting around a circular table facing the centre.
N is an immediate neighbour of both L and M.
J is sitting to the immediate left of L.
K is sitting third to the right of N.
Total people between J and M = 2
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
DUBW is related to PGNI in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, ZQXS is related to LCJE. To which of the following options is JAHC related to, following the same logic?
VMTO
VBHY
VTIO
VMOT
Correct answer
VMTO
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
For, DUBW → PGNI
For, ZQXS → LCJE
Now, applying the same pattern to JAHC:
So, JAHC → VMTO
Hence, the correct answer is Option 1.
Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete?
DHK31 EIL40 FJM49 GKN58 ?
HLO67
HLP68
HLO68
HLP67
Correct answer
HLO67
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
So, 'HLO67' will replace the question mark in the given series.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
If 3 is added to each odd digit and 2 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 5341256, what will be difference between the highest and lowest digits in the number thus formed?
0
8
4
2
Correct answer
8
Why this answer is correct
Given number: 5341256
Logic:
Odd digits → +3
Even digits → −2
Original number: 5 3 4 1 2 5 6
| Digit | Type | Operation | New Digit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Odd | 5 + 3 | 8 |
| 3 | Odd | 3 + 3 | 6 |
| 4 | Even | 4 − 2 | 2 |
| 1 | Odd | 1 + 3 | 4 |
| 2 | Even | 2 − 2 | 0 |
| 5 | Odd | 5 + 3 | 8 |
| 6 | Even | 6 − 2 | 4 |
New number formed: 8 6 2 4 0 8 4 → 8624084
| Parameter | Digit |
|---|---|
| Highest digit | 8 |
| Lowest digit | 0 |
| Calculation | Result |
|---|---|
| 8 − 0 | 8 |
Hence, the correct answer is Option 2.
Refer to the following letter series and answer the question.
(Left) C X Z A L P W T M D B R O J K F G V Q H E N (Right)
What is the position of letter "L" in the series from the left end?
Sixth
Fifth
Seventh
Fourth
Correct answer
Fifth
Why this answer is correct
Given: (Left) C X Z A L P W T M D B R O J K F G V Q H E N (Right)
We are required to find the position of the letter “L” from the left end.
| Position | Letter |
|---|---|
| 1 | C |
| 2 | X |
| 3 | Z |
| 4 | A |
| 5 | L |
So, the letter L is at the 5th position from the left.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 2.
Refer to the following series and answer the question. (Counting to be done from left to right only) (All numbers are single-digit numbers only).
(Left) 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 9 8 7 6 (Right)
How many such even numbers are there, each of which is immediately preceded by an odd number and immediately followed by an odd number?
One
More than three
Three
Two
Correct answer
More than three
Why this answer is correct
Given: 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 9 8 7 6
Now,
We need to find an even number which is immediately preceded by an odd number and immediately followed by an odd number.
So, Needed pattern is: Odd - Even - Odd.
(Left) 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 9 8 7 6 (Right)
Total valid occurrences = 5.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.
What should come in place of ‘?’ in the given series?
155 163 179 187 203 ?
209
215
211
213
Correct answer
211
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
thus, "211" will replace the question mark in the given series.
Hence, the correct option is "Option 3".
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.
(Note: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
(188, 47, 45)
(224, 56, 54)
(284, 71, 69)
(332, 83, 77)
(152, 38, 32)
(248, 68, 66)
Correct answer
(284, 71, 69)
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: Second Number = First Number ÷ 4 and Third Number = Second Number − 2.
For, (188, 47, 45)
⇒ 188 ÷ 4 = 47
⇒ 47 − 2 = 45
For, (224, 56, 54)
⇒ 224 ÷ 4 = 56
⇒ 56 − 2 = 54
Now, checking the options using the same pattern:
Option 1) (284, 71, 69)
⇒ 284 ÷ 4 = 71
⇒ 71 − 2 = 69
Option 2) (332, 83, 77)
⇒ 332 ÷ 4 = 83
⇒ 83 − 2 = 81 ≠ 77
Option 3) (152, 38, 32)
⇒ 152 ÷ 4 = 38
⇒ 38 − 2 = 36 ≠ 32
Option 4) (248, 68, 66)
⇒ 248 ÷ 4 = 62 ≠ 68
Hence, the correct answer is Option 1.
This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below.
(Left) 475 326 157 761 829 (Right)
(Example- 697 – First digit = 6, second digit = 9 and third digit = 7)
NOTE - All operations to be done from left to right.
If all the numbers are arranged in ascending order, the position of how many numbers will remain unchanged?
None
One
Three
Two
Correct answer
Three
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Given numbers: 475, 326, 157, 761, 829
Logic: Arrange the given numbers in ascending order and identify the numbers whose positions remain unchanged after sorting.
Original sequence: 475, 326, 157, 761, 829
Arranging in ascending order: 157, 326, 475, 761, 829
| Position | Original | Sorted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 475 | 157 | Changed |
| 2 | 326 | 326 | Unchanged |
| 3 | 157 | 475 | Changed |
| 4 | 761 | 761 | Unchanged |
| 5 | 829 | 829 | Unchanged |
Numbers whose positions remain unchanged: 326, 761, 829
Count = 3
Hence, the correct answer is Option 3.
Preeti ranked 9th from the bottom and 8th from the top in her class. How many students are there in her class?
16
14
15
13
Correct answer
16
Why this answer is correct
Given:
Preeti’s rank from the top = 8th, rank from the bottom = 9th.
Total number of students = 8 + 9 – 1 = 16.
So, there are 16 students in the class.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
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 grapes are oranges.
All oranges are apples.
Conclusions:
(I) Some grapes are apples.
(II) All apples are oranges.
Only conclusion (II) follows
Only conclusion (I) follows
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Correct answer
Only conclusion (I) follows
Why this answer is correct
Given Statements:
Some grapes are oranges.
All oranges are apples.
The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is:
Conclusions:
I. Some grapes are apples → Follows (Since some grapes are oranges and all oranges are apples, those grapes must also be apples)
II. All apples are oranges → Does not follow (This is incorrect because the correct relationship is All oranges are apples, not the reverse)
So, only conclusion I follows.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?
\( 170 \div 2 - 150 \div 2 + 254 \times 2 - 156 \times 3 - 10 = ? \)
421
575
497
601
Correct answer
575
Why this answer is correct
BODMAS Table:
Decoding the given information:
| Alphabet | + | − | × | ÷ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meaning | − | + | ÷ | × |
Now, replacing the sign from left to right using BODMAS Rule, we get:
⇒ 170 × 2 + 150 × 2 − 254 ÷ 2 + 156 ÷ 3 + 10 = ?
⇒ 340 + 300 − 127 + 52 + 10 = ?
⇒ 640 − 127 + 52 + 10 = ?
⇒ 702 − 127 = ?
⇒ 575
Hence, the correct option is "Option 2".
Based on the alphabetical order, three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
(Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster)
HMP
VZC
DHK
YCF
Correct answer
HMP
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is based on the alphabetical position pattern:
Option 1: HMP
Option 2: VZC
Option 3: DHK
Option 4: YCF
Thus, HMP does not follow the uniform pattern of +4, +3.
Hence, the odd one out is Option 1.
Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only.
(Left) 2 5 6 & 8 & < $ < 7 4 ^ $ 6 5 9 2 & 7 2 % (Right)
How many such symbols are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by another symbol?
None
One
Three
Two
Correct answer
Two
Why this answer is correct
Given: (Left) 2 5 6 & 8 & < $ < 7 4 ^ $ 6 5 9 2 & 7 2 % (Right)
Now,
We need to find symbols that are immediately preceded by a number and immediately followed by another symbol.
So, Needed pattern is: Number - Symbol - Symbol.
(Left) 2 5 6 & 8 & < $ < 7 **4 ^ $** 6 5 9 2 & 7 2 % (Right)
Total valid symbols = 2.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.
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.