Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
In a certain code language, ‘LEST’ is coded as ‘7453’ and ‘LOTS’ is coded as ‘2735’.What is the code for ‘O’ in the given code language?
7
2
3
5
Correct answer
2
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is.
Therefore, the code for O is 2.
Hence, the correct answer is "option 2"
In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. 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 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.)
123, 116
102, 95
604, 596
541, 534
365, 357
413, 402
Correct answer
541, 534
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: Second Number = First Number − 7
For 123, 116
⇒ 123 − 7 = 116
For 102, 95
⇒ 102 − 7 = 95
Applying the same logic to the options:
541, 534
⇒ 541 − 7 = 534 (Follows the logic)
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.
Bhavesh starts from Point A and drives 19 km towards the east. He then takes a left turn, drives 16 km, turns left and drives 23 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 18 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 4 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.)
3 km to the south
3 km to the north
2 km to the north
2 km to the south
Correct answer
2 km to the north
Why this answer is correct
The Final Diagram is,
Bhavesh must travel a distance of 2 km in the north direction.
Hence, the correct answer is " Option 3"
Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete?
DIXC 6 JNBF 12 PSFI 18 VXJL 24 BCNO 30 ?
IISS 34
HHRR 36
IHSR 36
HIRS 34
Correct answer
HHRR 36
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
The next cluster in the series is HHRR 36.
Hence, the correct answer is "option 2"
Read the given statement(s) 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 statement(s).
Statements:
All brooms are rings.
No broom is a lamp.
Conclusions:
(I) Some lamps are rings.
(II) All rings are lamps.
Only conclusion (I) follows
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Only conclusion (II) follows
Correct answer
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
Why this answer is correct
The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is:
(I) Some lamps are rings - Don't follows
(Their is no direct relation between lamps and rings may be it is possible but not definite. Hence, it is false)
(II) All rings are lamps - Don't follows
(Their is no direct relation between lamps and rings may be it is possible but not definite. Hence, it is false)
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2"
Seven people A, B, D, J, O, T and Z are sitting in a row, facing north. Only three people sit to the left of B. Only Z sits to the right of T. Only three people sit between T and O. J sits at some place to the left of A but at some place to the right of D. Who sits immediately to the right of B?
Z
A
T
O
Correct answer
A
Why this answer is correct
Given: Seven people A, B, D, J, O, T and Z are sitting in a row, facing north.
The Final Arrangement is,
According to the arrangement, A sits immediately to the right of B.
Hence, the correct answer is "option 2".
LOQK is related to SVXR in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, ILNH is related to PSUO. To which of the following is FIKE related, following the same logic?
PMLR
MPRL
PMRL
MPLR
Correct answer
MPRL
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed in this pattern is a consistent alphabetical shift based on the positional values of the letters.
For 'LOQK' related to 'SVXR':
| L(12) | O(15) | Q(17) | K(11) |
|---|---|---|---|
| +7 ↓ | +7 ↓ | +7 ↓ | +7 ↓ |
| S(19) | V(22) | X(24) | R(18) |
For 'ILNH' related to 'PSUO':
| I(9) | L(12) | N(14) | H(8) |
|---|---|---|---|
| +7 ↓ | +7 ↓ | +7 ↓ | +7 ↓ |
| P(16) | S(19) | U(21) | O(15) |
Applying the same logic to 'FIKE':
| F(6) | I(9) | K(11) | E(5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| +7 ↓ | +7 ↓ | +7 ↓ | +7 ↓ |
| M(13) | P(16) | R(18) | L(12) |
Thus, FIKE is related to MPRL.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.
Select the triad which follows the same pattern as that followed by the two triads given below. Both triads follow the same pattern.
JM - NQ - RU
BE - FI - JM
NE - QK - XQ
MP - QT - UX
EB - IG - NL
HI - MP - SU
Correct answer
MP - QT - UX
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed in this pattern is
For the triad 'JM - NQ - RU':
For the triad 'BE - FI - JM':
Applying the same logic to 'MP - QT - UX':
MP - QT - UX is the only one that follows the same pattern of shifts within and between the pairs.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.
Seven people F, G, H, L, M, O and Q are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre of the table. O sits to the immediate right of G. F sits to the immediate right of H. Only two people sit between Q and O when counted from the right of Q. Only three people sit between M and G when counted from the right of G. How many people sit between F and L when counted from the right of F?
One
Four
Two
Three
Correct answer
Two
Why this answer is correct
Given: Seven people F, G, H, L, M, O and Q are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre of the table.
The Final Arrangement is,
There are two people (M and Q) sitting between F and L.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.
In a certain code language,
A @ B means ‘A is the sister of B’,
A $ B means ‘A is the father of B’,
A # B means ‘A is the wife of B’ and
A & B means ‘A is the brother of B’.
How is E related to Y if ‘E $ N @ T # R & Y’?
Brother's daughter's husband
Mother's brother
Brother's wife's sister
Brother's wife's father
Correct answer
Brother's wife's father
Why this answer is correct
Family Chart:
| Symbol | @ | $ | # | & |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Sister | Father | Wife | Brother |
Given: E N @ T # R & Y
Therefore, E is the father of T, and T is the wife of R, while R is the brother of Y. This implies E is the father of Y's brother's wife .E is the Brother's wife's father of Y.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.$
In the following triads, each group of letters is related to the subsequent one following a certain logic. Select from the given options the triad which follows the same logic.
DISK - DKSI - KSID
LEAF - LFAE - FAEL
POEM - PMEO - MEOP
GOAT - GAOT - TAOG
WEST - EWST - TESW
PRAY - PRYA - RAYP
Correct answer
POEM - PMEO - MEOP
Why this answer is correct
The Logic followed here is,
For DISK − DKSI − KSID
For LEAF − LFAE − FAEL
Applying Logic for POEM − PMEO − MEOP:
The logic is perfectly followed in the triad POEM − PMEO − MEOP.
Hence, the correct answer is "option 1"
Seven boxes A, B, C, D, E, F and G are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only D is kept above G. Only two boxes are kept between G and A. Only B is kept below E. F is not kept immediately above A. How many boxes are kept between E and F?
3
1
2
4
Correct answer
2
Why this answer is correct
Given: Seven boxes A, B, C, D, E, F and G are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order
| Position | Box |
|---|---|
| 7 | D |
| 6 | G |
| 5 | |
| 4 | |
| 3 | A |
| 2 | E |
| 1 | B |
4) F is not kept immediately above A.
Final Arrangement:
| Position | Box |
|---|---|
| 7 | D |
| 6 | G |
| 5 | F |
| 4 | C |
| 3 | A |
| 2 | E |
| 1 | B |
Thus, there are 2 boxes kept between E and F.
Hence, the correct answer is ‘Option 3’.
What should come in place of ? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?
POR VUX BAD HGJ ?
NMP
NNO
NOQ
NLO
Correct answer
NMP
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is ,
Logic: Each letter in the triplet is shifted by +6 to get the corresponding letter of the next triplet.
The resulting group of letters is NMP.
Hence, the correct answer is "option 1"
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 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.)
ZY−VU
UT−PR
ML−IH
JI−FE
Correct answer
UT−PR
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is,
For ZY-VU,
For UT-PR,
For ML-IH,
For JI-FE,
Therefore, the letter-cluster pair that is different from the others is UT-PR.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.
Seven people P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6 and P7 are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre of the table. P1 sits to the immediate right of P3. P6 sits third to left of P3. P2 is sitting immediately between P3 and P7. P5 sits immediately left of P6. What is the position of P4 with respect to P1?
Immediate left
Immediate right
Second to the right
Second to the left
Correct answer
Immediate right
Why this answer is correct
Given: Seven people P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6 and P7 are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre of the table.
The Final Arrangement is ,
Thus, P4 is at the immediate right of P1.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.
In a certain code language, ‘zebra peak blue’ is coded as 'sr dt tx' and ‘bee zebra chest’ is coded as ‘dt bm qb’. How is ‘zebra’ coded in the given language?
sr
dt
tx
bm
Correct answer
dt
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is.
Therefore, the code for the word "zebra" is "dt."
Hence, the correct answer is "option 2"
Read the given statement(s) 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 statement(s).
Statements:
All cars are bars.
No car is a sun.
Conclusions:
(I) Some suns are bars.
(II) All bars are suns.
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Only conclusion (I) follows
Only conclusion (II) follows
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
Correct answer
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
Why this answer is correct
The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is:
(I) Some suns are bars - Doesn't follow
(There is no direct relation between suns and bars; maybe it is possible but not definite. Hence, it is False.)
(II) All bars are suns - Doesn't follow (There is no direct relation between suns and bars; maybe it is possible but not definite. Hence, it is False.)
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4"
What should come in place of '?' in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?
CBY WVS QPM KJG ?
EDA
FCB
GCA
HDP
Correct answer
EDA
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is,
The next term is "EDA"
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1"
Each of the digits in the number 4738165 is arranged in ascending order from left to right. The position(s) of how many digits will remain unchanged as compared to that in the original number?
None
Three
Two
One
Correct answer
None
Why this answer is correct
Given original number: 4738165
| Original Number | 4 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascending Order | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
New word: 1 3 4 5 6 7 8
No digits will remain unchanged as compared to that in the original number
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.
If ‘D’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘B’ stands for ‘×’, ‘A’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘C’ stands for ‘−’, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?
16 C 92 D 4 A 12 B 7 C 15 = ?
32
62
91
87
Correct answer
62
Why this answer is correct
BODMAS Table:
| Letter | Operation |
|---|---|
| D | ÷ |
| B | × |
| A | + |
| C | − |
**The given expression is:**16 C 92 D 4 A 12 B 7 C 15 = ?
After replacing the letters and BODMAS rule,
= 16 − 92 ÷ 4 + 12 × 7 − 15
= 16 − 23 + 12 × 7 − 15
= 16 + 84 − 15 − 23
= 100 − 23 − 15
= 100 - 38
= 62
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.