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Browse complete papersA series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
T, R, O, K, F, Z, ?, K
S
R
V
Q
Correct answer
S
Why this answer is correct
Pattern followed here is,
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.
Select the option that is related to the first letter cluster in the same way as the fourth letter cluster is related to the third letter cluster and sixth letter cluster is related to fifth letter cluster. UV : ? :: HK : EG :: MX : JT
SQ
RR
RS
QR
Correct answer
RR
Why this answer is correct
For HK : EG
| H(8) | K(11) |
|---|---|
| −3 ↓ | −4 ↓ |
| E(5) | G(7) |
For MX : JT
| M(13) | X(24) |
|---|---|
| −3 ↓ | −4 ↓ |
| J(10) | T(20) |
Similarly,
For, UV : ?
| U(21) | V(22) |
|---|---|
| −3 ↓ | −4 ↓ |
| R(18) | R(18) |
Thus, UV is related to RR.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.
In the following question, set of letter clusters are given. The letter clusters of each set are related to the letter clusters of the same set by some Logic/Rule/Relation. From the given alternatives, select a group of letter clusters which follows the same Logic/Rule/Relation.
(KR, GM, CH)
(PL, LG, HB)
(PJ, NF, GA)
(UR, RN, LI)
(XN, SJ, OE)
(BD, XY, TT)
Correct answer
(BD, XY, TT)
Why this answer is correct
For the set '(KR, GM, CH)':
| K(11) | R(18) |
|---|---|
| −4 ↓ | −5 ↓ |
| G(7) | M(13) |
| −4 ↓ | −5 ↓ |
| C(3) | H(8) |
For the set '(PL, LG, HB)':
| P(16) | L(12) |
|---|---|
| −4 ↓ | −5 ↓ |
| L(12) | G(7) |
| −4 ↓ | −5 ↓ |
| H(8) | B(2) |
Applying the same logic to the set '(BD, XY, TT)':
| B(2) | D(4) |
|---|---|
| −4 ↓ | −5 ↓ |
| X(24) | Y(25) |
| −4 ↓ | −5 ↓ |
| T(20) | T(20) |
The set (BD, XY, TT) follows the same logic as the given sets.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.
In the following question, set of letter clusters are given. The letter clusters of each set are related to the letter clusters of the same set by some Logic/Rule/Relation. From the given alternatives, select a group of letter clusters which follows the same Logic/Rule/Relation.
(HX, JA, LD)
(CL, EO, GR)
(AH, CK, EN)
(EU, GW, IZ)
(NZ, PB, UE)
(YI, AK, CN)
Correct answer
(AH, CK, EN)
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed in this pattern is a consistent alphabetical shift for both the first and second letters of the clusters within each set.
For (HX, JA, LD):
| H(8) | X(24) |
|---|---|
| +2 ↓ | +3 ↓ |
| J(10) | A(1) |
| +2 ↓ | +3 ↓ |
| L(12) | D(4) |
For (CL, EO, GR):
| C(3) | L(12) |
|---|---|
| +2 ↓ | +3 ↓ |
| E(5) | O(15) |
| +2 ↓ | +3 ↓ |
| G(7) | R(18) |
Applying the same logic to the alternative (AH, CK, EN):
| A(1) | H(8) |
|---|---|
| +2 ↓ | +3 ↓ |
| C(3) | K(11) |
| +2 ↓ | +3 ↓ |
| E(5) | N(14) |
Thus, the letter clusters (AH, CK, EN) follow the same logic as the given sets.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.
What was the day of the week on 18 March 2020?
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Correct answer
Wednesday
Why this answer is correct
We need to find the day for 18 March 2020.
Completed years (2000 years + 19 years) + period from 1 January 2020 to 18 March 2020.
1. Odd days in 2000 years:
As 2000 is a multiple of 400 ⇒ 0 odd days.
2. Odd days in the remaining 19 years (2001 to 2019):
In 19 years, number of leap years = 19/4 = 4 (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016).
Number of ordinary years = 19 − 4 = 15.
Odd days = (4 × 2) + (15 × 1) = 8 + 15 = 23 days.
23 days = (23 ÷ 7) ⇒ 3 weeks + 2 odd days.
3. Odd days in 2020 (up to 18 March):
2020 is a leap year (divisible by 4).
January = 31 days
February = 29 days
March = 18 days
Total days = 31 + 29 + 18 = 78 days.
78 days = (78 ÷ 7) ⇒ 11 weeks + 1 odd day.
4. Total odd days:
Total odd days = 0 (from 2000 years) + 2 (from 19 years) + 1 (from 2020) = 3 odd days.
5. Mapping of the day:
According to the odd days count: 0 = Sunday, 1 = Monday, 2 = Tuesday, 3 = Wednesday, 4 = Thursday, 5 = Friday, 6 = Saturday.
Since the total number of odd days is 3, the day was Wednesday.
The day on 18 March 2020 is Wednesday.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.
Alternate Method
Using the formula: Day = (Date + Month Code + Century Code + Year + Year/4) ÷ 7
For 18 March 2020:
Date = 18
Month Code (March) = 4
Century Code (2000) = 6
Year = 20
Leap Year (20 ÷ 4) = 5
Total = 18 + 4 + 6 + 20 + 5 = 53
53 ÷ 7 ⇒ Remainder = 4
In this system (where 1 = Sunday, 2 = Monday, 3 = Tuesday, 4 = Wednesday), the code 4 corresponds to Wednesday.
Hence, the correct answer is Wednesday.
What will be the sum of number of days in the month of June, February, July and August in the year 2300?
120
119
121
122
Correct answer
120
Why this answer is correct
Checking the year 2300:
2300 ÷ 100 = 23 (It is a century year)
2300 ÷ 400 = 5.75
Since 2300 is a century year but is not divisible by 400, it is a common year.
Now, we list the number of days for each month in 2300:
Days in June = 30
Days in February (common year) = 28
Days in July = 31
Days in August = 31
Sum of the number of days = 30 + 28 + 31 + 31
Sum = 58 + 62
Sum = 120
Hence, the sum of the number of days in the month of June, February, July, and August in the year 2300 is 120.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.
7 boys P, Q, R, S, T, U and V are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). V is second to the right of R. U is to immediate left of R. P is third to the right of T. S and T are the immediate neighbours of Q. Who are the immediate neighbours of V?
S and R
P and S
S and Q
Q and P
Correct answer
P and S
Why this answer is correct
7 boys P, Q, R, S, T, U and V are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order).
P and S are immediate neighbour of V.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.
7 girls A, B, C, X, Y, W and Z are sitting around a circular table facing opposite to the centre (not necessarily in the same order). W is second to the left of X. W is the immediate neighbour of B and C. Z is fourth to the left of B. Y is not the immediate neighbour of C. Who is to the immediate right of A?
C
B
X
W
Correct answer
C
Why this answer is correct
7 girls A, B, C, X, Y, W and Z are sitting around a circular table facing opposite to the centre (not necessarily in the same order).
1.W is second to the left of X.
C is to the immediate right of A.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.
7 girls A, B, C, X, Y, W and Z are sitting around a circular table facing opposite to the centre (not necessarily in the same order). W is second to the left of X. W is the immediate neighbour of B and C. Z is fourth to the left of B. Y is not the immediate neighbour of C. Who are the immediate neighbours of Z?
A and C
Y and X
Y and A
C and W
Correct answer
Y and A
Why this answer is correct
7 girls A, B, C, X, Y, W and Z are sitting around a circular table facing opposite to the centre (not necessarily in the same order).
1. W is second to the left of X. 2. W is the immediate neighbour of B and C. 3. Z is fourth to the left of B. 4. Y is not the immediate neighbour of C.
Y and A are immediate neighbour of Z.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 3”.
In the following given words, which one cannot be formed using the letters of the word ENVIRONMENT.
INVENTOR
OVERTIME
MENTIONED
ENTIRE
Correct answer
MENTIONED
Why this answer is correct
Given word: ENVIRONMENT
(1) INVENTOR → Can be formed as all the required letters are present in the given word.
(2) OVERTIME → Can be formed as all the required letters are present in the given word.
(3) MENTIONED → Cannot be formed as it requires the letter "D", which is not present in the word "ENVIRONMENT".
(4) ENTIRE → Can be formed as all the required letters are present in the given word.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".