Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
What should come in place of ‘?’ in the given series?
65 ? 24 15 11 10
42
44
40
38
Correct answer
40
Why this answer is correct
The logic follows here,
Thus, the pattern is adding consecutive perfect squares (+1,+4,+9,+16,+25)(+1, +4, +9, +16, +25)
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3"
Seven people, J, K, C, D, E, Q and H, are sitting in a row, facing north.
Only four people sit to the right of Q. Only two people sit to the right of E. K is the immediate neighbour of J and E. H sits third to the right of D.
How many people sit between C and K?
Four
Three
Two
Five
Correct answer
Three
Why this answer is correct
Given: Seven people, J, K, C, D, E, Q and H, are sitting in a row, facing north.
The Final Arrangement is,
The number of people sitting between C and K is Three.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
In a certain code language, ‘jaw bush oven’ is coded as 'ht vq xe' and ‘zebra egg jaw’ is coded as ‘vq db ia’. How is ‘jaw’ coded in the given language?
vq
ht
db
xe
Correct answer
vq
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is.
Logic: The code for a word is determined by comparing different sentences to identify the common words and their corresponding common codes.
Therefore, the code for the word jaw is vq.
Hence, the correct answer is "option 1"
Each letter in the word MONKEYS is arranged in the English alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical order between the letter which is second from the left and the one which is fourth from the right in the new letter cluster thus formed?
5
1
4
2
Correct answer
2
Why this answer is correct
Given Word : MONKEYS
After arranged in alphabetical order,
| Original Word | M | O | N | K | E | Y | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabetical Order | E | K | M | N | O | S | Y |
Left E K M N O S Y Right
There are 2 letters between L and M is K and N.
Hence, the correct answer is "option 4"
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) 2 8 7 5 6 9 7 6 8 4 8 2 1 8 2 8 6 8 1 3 1 1 3 (Right)
How many such odd digits are there, each of which is immediately preceded by an odd digit and also immediately followed by an even digit?
One
Two
Three
Four
Correct answer
Two
Why this answer is correct
Given: 2 8 7 5 6 9 7 6 8 4 8 2 1 8 2 8 6 8 1 3 1 1 3
Required Condition: Odd Digit - Odd Digit - Even Digit
(Left) 2 8 7 5 6 9 7 6 8 4 8 2 1 8 2 8 6 8 1 3 1 1 3 (Right)
7 5 6 , 9 7 6
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.
Seven boxes A, B, C, D, E, F and G are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only two boxes are kept between C and G. Only F is kept above B. No box is kept below G. E is kept at some place below A but at some place above D. How many boxes are kept between F and D?
4
2
3
1
Correct answer
4
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 | F |
| 6 | B |
| 5 | |
| 4 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 | |
| 1 | G |
Final Arrangement:
| 7 | F |
|---|---|
| 6 | B |
| 5 | A |
| 4 | C |
| 3 | E |
| 2 | D |
| 1 | G |
There are 4 boxes between F and D.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.
In a certain code language,
A x B means ‘A is the father of B’,
A ≠ B means ‘A is the son of B’,
A ÷ B means ‘A is the daughter of B’ and
A ₹ B means ‘A is the sister of B’.
Based on the above, how is C related to M if 'C ₹ D ≠ E ÷ L x M'?
Sister
Daughter
Mother's mother
Sister's daughter
Correct answer
Sister's daughter
Why this answer is correct
Family Chart:
Let us first decode the given symbols and then draw a family tree.
| Symbol | × | ≠ | ÷ | ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Father | Son | Daughter | Sister |
Given: C ₹ D ≠ E ÷ L × M
C ₹ D - 'C ₹ D' means C is the sister of D.
D ≠ E - 'D ≠ E' means D is the son of E.
E ÷ L - 'E ÷ L' means E is the daughter of L.
L × M - 'L × M' means L is the father of M.
E and M are siblings (children of L). C and D are children of E. Therefore, C is the Sister's daughter of M.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete?
MV7 PT13 RR19 ?
TR27
TQ26
TP25
SP25
Correct answer
SP25
Why this answer is correct
The logic follows here,
Hence, the correct answer is "option 4"
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.)
(5, 120, 12)
(3, 84, 14)
(2, 78, 13)
(4, 150, 19)
(7, 155, 11)
(6, 216, 18)
Correct answer
(6, 216, 18)
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: Second Number = (First Number × Third Number) × 2
For (5, 120, 12)
⇒ (5 × 12) × 2
⇒ 60 × 2 = 120.
For (3, 84, 14)
⇒ (3 × 14) × 2
⇒ 42 × 2 = 84.
Applying the same logic ,
(6, 216, 18)
⇒ (6 × 18) × 2
⇒ 108 × 2 = 216.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.
If 2 is added to each odd digit and 1 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 2563174, then how many digits will appear more than once in the new number thus formed?
Zero
One
Two
Three
Correct answer
Two
Why this answer is correct
Given number: 2563174
According to the conditions, if 2 is added to each odd digit and 1 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 2563174,
So, there are two digits (3 and 5) that appear more than once in the new number.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.
Each letter in the word JUMBLED is arranged in the English alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical order between the letter which is fourth from the left and the one which is first from the right in the new letter cluster thus formed?
11
10
13
9
Correct answer
10
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Given word: 'JUMBLED'
After arranged in alphabetical order:
| Alphabets | J | U | M | B | L | E | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabetical order | B | D | E | J | L | M | U |
The letters are: Left B D E J L M U Right
Thier are 10 letter between J and U.
Hence, the correct answer 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 man out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster.)
NPS
QSV
EGJ
HJL
Correct answer
HJL
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is,
Logic: The difference between the first and second letter is +2, and the difference between the second and third letter is +3.
NPS,
QSV,
EGJ,
HJL,
Therefore, the letter cluster that does not belong to the group is HJL.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.
In a certain code language,
A ≤ B means ‘A is the son of B’
A ¥ B means ‘A is the father of B’
A @ B means ‘A is the brother of B’
A - B means ‘A is the wife of B’
Based on the above, how is P related to X if 'P - Q @ S ≤ T ¥ X'?
Father's mother
Son's wife
Brother's wife
Father's sister
Correct answer
Brother's wife
Why this answer is correct
Family Chart
Let us first decode the given symbols and then draw a family tree.
| Symbol | ≤ | ¥ | @ | - |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Son | Father | Brother | Wife |
Given: P - Q @ S ≤ T ¥ X
Since Q, S, and X are siblings and P is the wife of Q, therefore P is the Brother's wife of X.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.
In a certain code language, "WIAO" is coded as "40" and "TNCR" is coded as "47". What is the code for "FXAJ" in that given language?
33
30
39
41
Correct answer
33
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is.
Logic: Sum of positional values and then subtracting 8 from the total sum.
For WIAO ,
For TNCR ,
Applying the same logic FXAJ:
Hence, the correct answer is "option 1"
Moksh starts from Point A and drives 21 km towards the south. He then takes a left turn, drives 14 km, turns left and drives 29 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 21 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 8 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.)
8 km to the east
7 km to the east
7 km to the west
8 km to the west
Correct answer
7 km to the east
Why this answer is correct
Given:
The Final Diagram,
Since Point P is 7 km West of Point A, to reach Point A from Point P, Moksh must drive the shortest distance of 7 km towards the East.
Hence, the correct answer is "option 2"
Select the pair which follows the same pattern as that followed by the two sets of pairs given below. Both pairs follow the same pattern.
GFK : JAE
LGP : OBJ
CLW : FGQ
JKH : MGB
FNP : IIK
GIM : JDH
Correct answer
CLW : FGQ
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed in this pattern is based on alphabetical shifts.
For 'GFK' related to 'JAE':
| G(7) | F(6) | K(11) |
|---|---|---|
| +3 ↓ | −5 ↓ | −6 ↓ |
| J(10) | A(1) | E(5) |
For 'LGP' related to 'OBJ':
| L(12) | G(7) | P(16) |
|---|---|---|
| +3 ↓ | −5 ↓ | −6 ↓ |
| O(15) | B(2) | J(10) |
Applying the same logic to 'CLW':
| C(3) | L(12) | W(23) |
|---|---|---|
| +3 ↓ | −5 ↓ | −6 ↓ |
| F(6) | G(7) | Q(17) |
Thus, CLW is related to FGQ following the same pattern.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.
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 carpets are shoes.
All paintings are shoes.
Conclusions:
(I) Some carpets are paintings.
(II) Some shoes are paintings.
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
Only conclusion (I) follows
Only conclusion (II) follows
Correct answer
Only conclusion (II) follows
Why this answer is correct
The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is:
Conclusions:
(I) Some carpets are paintings. -Does not follow (
(II) Some shoes are paintings. Follows
Only conclusion (II) follows.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
In a row of people all facing the north, Jonny is 24th from the left end. Anuj is 28th from the left end. Anuj is exactly between Jonny and Rishabh. If Rishabh is 16th from the right end of the line, how many people are there in the row?
45
44
47
46
Correct answer
47
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
= 28 + 4
= 32nd
Position of Rishabh from the right end = 16th
Total number of people in the row = (Position of Rishabh from the left end + Position of Rishabh from the right end) − 1
= 32 + 16 − 1
= 47
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.
Anil ranked 27th from the top and 19th from the bottom in his class. How many students are there in his class?
45
44
46
43
Correct answer
45
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Total number of students = (Rank from the top + Rank from the bottom) − 1
= (27 + 19) − 1
= 46 − 1
= 45
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.)
QM - OK
NJ - LH
WS - UQ
UQ - SP
Correct answer
UQ - SP
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is
For QM - OK,
For NJ - LH,
For WS - UQ,
For UQ - SP,
Therefore, the letter-cluster pair that is different from the others is UQ - SP.
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.