Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
In a certain code language, ‘ELMS’ is coded as ‘4892’ and ‘ALES’ is coded as ‘7428’.What is the code for ‘A’ in the given code language?
4
8
7
2
Correct answer
7
Why this answer is correct
Given:
‘ELMS’ is coded as ‘4892’
‘ALES’ is coded as ‘7428’
Common letter analysis:
Therefore, ‘A’ is coded as ‘7’.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
120 135 155 180 210 ?
230
245
240
233
Correct answer
245
Why this answer is correct
Logic followed here is: The series follows an addition pattern where the difference between consecutive numbers increases by 5 at each step.
For the given series progression:
Therefore, the code for the question mark (?) is 245.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?
REN VBR ZYV DVZ ?
HSD
GSC
IRC
GTE
Correct answer
HSD
Why this answer is correct
Logic followed here is: Each letter in the word follows a specific sequence of addition or subtraction based on its position in the English alphabetical order.
Therefore, the missing term in the series is HSD.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Seven boxes A, B, C, D, P, Q and R are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. D is kept immediately above Q. R is kept immediately above C. Only P is kept above A. Only two boxes are kept above D. R is not kept at third position from the bottom.
How many boxes are kept between B and P?
Two
Four
One
Three
Correct answer
Three
Why this answer is correct
Given:
Seven boxes A, B, C, D, P, Q and R are kept one above the other.
Find the number of boxes kept between B and P.
Final Arrangement (Top to Bottom)
| Position | Box |
|---|---|
| 1 | P |
| 2 | A |
| 3 | D |
| 4 | Q |
| 5 | B |
| 6 | R |
| 7 | C |
P is at Position 1 and B is at Position 5.
Boxes between them are: A, D and Q
Number of boxes between B and P = 3.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 4 (Three).
Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-cluster pairs are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster pair 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.)
IN - GL
MR - KP
GL - EJ
OT - MS
Correct answer
OT - MS
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is: Logic: In each pair, the second letter-cluster is obtained by subtracting 2 from the positional values of the letters of the first letter-cluster (Cluster 1 Letter - 2 = Cluster 2 Letter).
(1) IN - GL →
(2) MR - KP →
(3) GL - EJ →
(4) OT - MS →
In all pairs except 'OT - MS', the pattern followed is a subtraction of 2 from both letters. In 'OT - MS', the second letter is obtained by subtracting 1.
Therefore, the odd letter-cluster pair is OT - MS.
Henvce, the correct answer is "Option 4".
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?
\( 58 \div 11 + 624 \times 13 - 471 = ? \)
1022
1032
1061
1011
Correct answer
1061
Why this answer is correct
Shortcut Trick
Interchange the signs as per the logic: (÷ → ×), (+ → −), (× → ÷), (− → +).
New expression: 58 × 11 − 624 ÷ 13 + 471
Step 1: 58 × 11 = 638 and 624 ÷ 13 = 48
Step 2: 638 − 48 + 471 = 590 + 471 = 1061
∴ The correct answer is 1061.
Alternate Method
Given:
Expression: 58 ÷ 11 + 624 × 13 − 471
Conditions: + ↔ − and × ↔ ÷
Calculations:
After interchanging the signs, the new equation is:
⇒ 58 × 11 − 624 ÷ 13 + 471
Applying BODMAS rule (Division first):
⇒ 58 × 11 − 48 + 471
Applying BODMAS rule (Multiplication):
⇒ 638 − 48 + 471
Applying BODMAS rule (Addition and Subtraction):
⇒ 590 + 471
⇒ 1061
∴ The correct answer is 1061.
Additional Information
BODMAS Rule
It defines the order of operations: Brackets, Of (orders/powers), Division, Multiplication, Addition, and Subtraction.
Mathematical Sign Interchange
In these problems, always rewrite the full expression with new signs before starting any calculation to avoid errors.
Multiplication Trick for 11
To multiply a two-digit number AB by 11, the result is A | (A+B) | B. For 58 × 11: 5 | (5+8) | 8 → 5 | 13 | 8 → 638.
Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster 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.)
HLNR
INOS
SWYC
VZBF
Correct answer
INOS
Why this answer is correct
Logic followed here is: Three clusters follow the pattern (+4, +2, +4), while one does not.
HLNR →
INOS →
SWYC →
Therefore, the letter-cluster 'INOS' does not belong to the group as it follows a different pattern.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Refer to the following number series and answer the question that follows (all numbers are single-digit numbers only). Counting to be done from left to right only.
(Left) 9 1 5 1 9 8 6 6 9 9 4 1 6 7 8 3 7 2 1 3 5 3 5 1 6 2 8 (Right)
How many such even numbers are there, each of which is immediately preceded by an odd number and also immediately followed by an odd number?
5
3
4
6
Correct answer
4
Why this answer is correct
Given:
(Left) 9 1 5 1 9 8 6 6 9 9 4 1 6 7 8 3 7 2 1 3 5 3 5 1 6 2 8 (Right)
We need to find even numbers that are:
→ Immediately preceded by an odd number
→ Immediately followed by an odd number
Pattern:
Odd Number → Even Number → Odd Number
Checking the series:
(Left) 9 1 5 1 9 8 6 6 9 9 4 1 6 7 8 3 7 2 1 3 5 3 5 1 6 2 8 (Right)
The required even numbers are:
4 in (9 4 1)
6 in (1 6 7)
8 in (7 8 3)
2 in (7 2 1)
Therefore, there are 4 such even numbers.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
2, 1, 1, 1.5, ?, 7.5
2
4
3
2.5
Correct answer
3
Why this answer is correct
Shortcut Trick
The series follows a multiplication pattern with factors increasing by 0.5 each time.
Pattern: ×0.5, ×1, ×1.5, ×2, ×2.5
Missing term = 1.5 × 2 = 3
Check: 3 × 2.5 = 7.5 (Matches the last term)
∴ The correct answer is 3.
Alternate Method
Given Series: 2, 1, 1, 1.5, ?, 7.5
2 ×0.5 → 1 ×1.0 → 1 ×1.5 → 1.5 ×2.0 → 3 ×2.5 → 7.5
The logic of the series is multiplying each term by an arithmetic progression (0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5...).
⇒ 2 × 0.5 = 1
⇒ 1 × 1.0 = 1
⇒ 1 × 1.5 = 1.5
⇒ 1.5 × 2.0 = 3
⇒ 3 × 2.5 = 7.5
∴ The correct answer is 3.
Additional Information
Multiplication Series
In this type, each term is multiplied by a fixed or a varying number to get the next term. Common varying factors include AP (0.5, 1, 1.5...) or squares/cubes.
Decimal Multiplication Pattern
Often used in exams, this pattern usually starts with ×0.5 or ×1.5, resulting in numbers decreasing once then increasing rapidly.
Arithmetic-Geometric Series
A complex series where both addition and multiplication (or division) occur in a single step, such as (n × 1) + 1, (n × 2) + 2, etc.
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:
All viruses are fungi.
Some viruses are bacteria.
Conclusions:
(I) Some fungi are bacteria.
(II) No fungi is a virus.
Neither follows
Only II follows
Only I follows
Both follow
Correct answer
Only I follows
Why this answer is correct
Statements:
All viruses are fungi.
Some viruses are bacteria.
Conclusions:
(I) Some fungi are bacteria: Follows (Because, some viruses are bacteria and all viruses are fungi. Therefore, those viruses which are bacteria are also fungi. Hence, some fungi are bacteria.)
(II) No fungi is a virus: Does not follows (Because, the statement clearly says that all viruses are fungi. Therefore, viruses are a part of fungi, so it is wrong to say that no fungi is a virus.)
So, only conclusion (I) follows.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
45 ? 57 63 69 75
51
62
47
53
Correct answer
51
Why this answer is correct
Logic followed here is:
The series follows an arithmetic progression where each subsequent term is obtained by adding a constant value of 6 to the previous term.
Therefore, the number that should come in place of the question mark is 51.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
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.)
(12, 15, 720)
(14, 11, 616)
(13, 10, 510)
(12, 9, 434)
(18, 9, 548)
(16, 11, 704)
Correct answer
(16, 11, 704)
Why this answer is correct
Logic followed here is: (First number × Second number) × 4 = Third number
For (12, 15, 720) →
Calculation: (12 × 15) × 4 = 180 × 4 = 720
For (14, 11, 616) →
Calculation: (14 × 11) × 4 = 154 × 4 = 616
Similarly, Option 4) (16, 11, 704):
Calculation: (16 × 11) × 4 = 176 × 4 = 704
Therefore, the related set is (16, 11, 704).
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Select the pair which follows the same pattern as that followed by the two pairs given below. Both pairs follow the same pattern.
DBC−YWX
KIJ−FDE
RPQ−MKL
ROO−LJK
RPQ−LKK
ROO−MKL
Correct answer
RPQ−MKL
Why this answer is correct
Logic followed here is: (Positional value of each letter) - 5.
DBC is coded as YWX →
KIJ is coded as FDE →
Similarly, Option 1) RPQ:
Therefore, the pair following the same pattern is RPQ - MKL.
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:
All pans are cups.
All cups are bottles.
Some cups are mugs.
Conclusions:
(I): Some bottles are mugs.
(II): Some pans are mugs.
Only conclusion (II) follows
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
Only conclusion (I) follows
Correct answer
Only conclusion (I) follows
Why this answer is correct
Statements:
All pans are cups.
All cups are bottles.
Some cups are mugs.
Conclusions:
(I) Some bottles are mugs: Follows (Because, some cups are mugs and all cups are bottles. Therefore, those cups which are mugs are also bottles. Hence, some bottles are mugs.)
(II) Some pans are mugs: Does not follows (Because, all pans are cups and some cups are mugs, but it is not definite that the cups which are mugs are also pans. So, no definite relation exists between pans and mugs.)
So, only conclusion (I) follows.
Hence, the correct answer is "Only conclusion (I) follows".
Seven boxes, D, E, F, U, V, W and X, are kept one over the other, but not necessarily in the same order.
Only two boxes are kept below W. Only two boxes are kept between W and U. Only one box is kept between U and E. X is kept immediately above V. F is kept at some place below D. How many boxes are kept between D and X?
One
Four
Three
Two
Correct answer
Four
Why this answer is correct
Given:
Seven boxes: D, E, F, U, V, W and X are kept one above the other.
Conditions:
Only two boxes are kept below W.
Only two boxes are kept between W and U.
Only one box is kept between U and E.
X is kept immediately above V.
F is kept somewhere below D.
Final Arrangement:
| Position | Box |
|---|---|
| 1 | D |
| 2 | U |
| 3 | F |
| 4 | E |
| 5 | W |
| 6 | X |
| 7 | V |
D is at position 1 and X is at position 6.
Boxes between them are:
U, F, E, W → 4 boxes
Therefore, the answer is Four.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
In a certain code language,
‘A + B’ means ‘A is the mother 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’ and
‘A # B’ means ‘A is the daughter of B’.
How is Q related to N if ‘N % E – C % R # Q’?
Son’s wife
Son’s daughter
Father’s brother
Husband’s father
Correct answer
Son’s wife
Why this answer is correct
Given:
| A is |
|---|
| Symbol | + | - | × | % | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meaning | mother | brother | wife | father | daughter |
| to B |
|---|
Expression:
N % E – C % R # Q: N is the father of E. E is the brother of C. C is the father of R. R is the daughter of Q.
So, Q is the son’s wife of N.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Refer to the following series and answer the question that follows (all numbers are single digit numbers only). Counting to be done from left to right only.
(Left) 9 5 4 3 9 4 2 5 8 8 2 1 9 7 1 7 4 9 8 8 8 3 2 1 5 2 8 (Right)
How many such even numbers are there (from left to right) each of which is immediately preceded by an odd number and also immediately followed by an even number?6624
5
3
4
6
Correct answer
4
Why this answer is correct
Given:
(Left) 9 5 4 3 9 4 2 5 8 8 2 1 9 7 1 7 4 9 8 8 8 3 2 1 5 2 8 (Right)
Logic followed here is: We need to find even numbers that are immediately preceded by an odd number and immediately followed by an even number.
Pattern: Odd Number → Even Number → Even Number
(Left) 9 5 4 3 9 4 2 5 8 8 2 1 9 7 1 7 4 9 8 8 8 3 2 1 5 2 8 (Right)
The required even numbers are:
4 in (9 4 2)
8 in (5 8 8)
8 in (9 8 8)
2 in (5 2 8)
Therefore, there are 4 such even numbers.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Select the triad which follows the same pattern as that followed by the two triads given below. Both triads follow the same pattern.
DL – IQ – NV
FN – KS – PX
RM – QT – PR
UW – YZ – SU
BJ – GO – LT
PL – RN – TP
Correct answer
BJ – GO – LT
Why this answer is correct
Logic followed here is: Each letter in the triad is obtained by adding 5 to the positional value of the corresponding letter in the previous pair.
For DL – IQ – NV →
For FN – KS – PX →
Similarly,Option 3) BJ – GO – LT:
Therefore, the triad following the same pattern is BJ – GO – LT.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Refer to the given series and answer the question that follows. (All numbers are single digit numbers only.) Counting to be done from left to right only.
(Left) 9 8 9 2 6 3 9 2 7 5 5 6 9 2 9 6 8 9 1 2 9 1 6 7 9 1 8 (Right)
How many such even numbers are there, each of which is immediately preceded by an odd number and also immediately followed by an even number?
3
4
2
1
Correct answer
2
Why this answer is correct
Given:
(Left) 9 8 9 2 6 3 9 2 7 5 5 6 9 2 9 6 8 9 1 2 9 1 6 7 9 1 8 (Right)
Logic followed here is: We need to find even numbers that are immediately preceded by an odd number and immediately followed by an even number.
Pattern: Odd Number → Even Number → Even Number
(Left) 9 8 9 2 6 3 9 2 7 5 5 6 9 2 9 6 8 9 1 2 9 1 6 7 9 1 8 (Right)
The required even numbers are:
2 in (9 2 6)
6 in (9 6 8)
Therefore, there are 2 such even numbers.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Rihan starts from Point A and drives 24 km towards East. He then takes a right turn, drives 50 km, turns right and drives 51 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 63 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 27 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-degree turns only, unless specified.)
11 km to the South
15 km to the north
17 km to the north
13 km to the South
Correct answer
13 km to the South
Why this answer is correct
Given:
Rihan starts from Point A and drives:
→ 24 km towards East
→ Turns right and drives 50 km
→ Turns right and drives 51 km
→ Turns right and drives 63 km
→ Turns right and drives 27 km to reach Point P
To reach Point A again, Rihan must travel 13 km towards South.
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.