Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
176,167,156,147,136, ?
127
119
126
124
Correct answer
127
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "127".
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.
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NOTE:
Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent
digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /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.)
(16, 7, 112)
(8, 12, 96)
(12, 5, 65)
(14, 9, 128)
(13, 7, 96)
(15, 8, 120)
Correct answer
(15, 8, 120)
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: 1st number × 2nd number = 3rd number.
Now,
For, (16, 7, 112)
⇒ 16 × 7 = 112.
For, (8, 12, 96)
⇒ 8 × 12 = 96.
Similarly, for (15, 8, 120)
⇒ 15 × 8 = 120.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series.
ABC_FG_JK_MOPQ_TUV_Y
EHLRW
DHLSX
DHLRW
EHLRX
Correct answer
EHLRW
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Given Sequence: ABC_FG_JK_MOPQ_TUV_Y
Now, putting the letters in the blank spaces given in the option one by one:
Option 1) EHLRW → ABCE / FGHJ / KLMO / PQRT / UVWY
Option 2) DHLSX → ABCD / FGHJ / KLMO / PQST / UVXY
Option 3) DHLRW → ABCD / FGHJ / KLMO / PQRT / UVWY
Option 4) EHLRX → ABCE / FGHJ / KLMO / PQRT / UVXY
Hence, the correct answer is "EHLRW".
How many triangles are there in the figure given below?
12
8
14
10
Correct answer
10
Why this answer is correct
Counting the triangles are there in the figure:
Hence, the correct answer is "10".
In a certain code language, 'FUTURE' is written as 'IXWXUH' and 'ISLAND' is written as 'LVODQG'. How will 'JERSEY' be written in that language?
KGTVGA
KHTUHA
MHTVGB
MHUVHB
Correct answer
MHUVHB
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
'FUTURE' is written as 'IWXKUH'
'ISLAND' is written as 'LVODQG'
Similarly, 'JERSEY' will be written as:
Hence, the correct answer is "MHUVHB".
Which of the four options will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?
FX32, EV38, DT44, CR50, ?
BP56
CR54
CQ55
DP55
Correct answer
BP56
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "BP56".
Select the option figure in which the given figure (X) is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The option figure in which the given figure (X) is embedded:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
In a certain code language, ‘bright colour rainbow’ is coded as ‘mq bj st’ and ‘sunny bright day’ is coded as ‘nv bj fm’. How is ‘bright’ coded in that language?
bj
nv
st
mq
Correct answer
bj
Why this answer is correct
According to the given information:
Thus, ‘bright’ is coded as 'bj'.
Hence, the correct answer is "bj".
Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
All corner symbols are shifting in clockwise direction in corners.
Middle arrow is rotating in clockwise direction by 45°.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4"
The second number in the given number pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed in all the number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair.
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NOTE:
Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /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.)
34 : 44
23 : 25
13 : 16
35 : 36
Correct answer
34 : 44
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is**: (2nd number - 1st number) + √2nd number = 7.**
1) 34 : 44 → (44 - 34) + √44 = 10 + 6.63 = 16.63 ≠ 44
2) 23 : 25 → (25 - 23) + √25 = 2 + 5 = 7
3) 13 : 16 → (16 - 13) + √16 = 3 + 4 = 7
Hence, the correct answer is "34 : 44".
Six numbers 5, 3, 6, 7, 9 and 2 are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the figure below. Find the number on the face opposite to the one having 5.
9
6
3
2
Correct answer
2
Why this answer is correct
For find the opposite surface of '5', we need to compare the common surface in the given dices,
So, From Dice 1 and Dice 2,
From both dices, 3 is common and on the same surface. So, all remaining surface will be opposite to each other.
6 is opposite to 7.
So, 2 will be opposite to 5.
Hence, the correct answer is "2".
Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
QGMW, VCPU, AYSS, ? , KQYO
FUVQ
FUXO
FVQO
FTUO
Correct answer
FUVQ
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "FUVQ".
Two sets of numbers are given below. In each set of numbers, certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number
result(s) in the second number. Similarly, certain mathematical operation(s) on the second number result(s) in the third
number and so on. Which of the given options follows the same set of operations as in the given 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.)
48 – 50 – 46 – 52; 37 – 39 – 35 – 41
21 – 23 – 29 – 27
19 – 17 – 21 – 25
26 – 28 – 24 – 30
15 – 13 – 9 – 19
Correct answer
26 – 28 – 24 – 30
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is: 1st number + 2 = 2nd number; 2nd number - 4 = 3rd number; 3rd number + 6 = 4th number.
48 – 50 – 46 – 52 ⇒ 48 + 2 = 50; 50 - 4 = 46; 46 + 6 = 52
37 – 39 – 35 – 41 ⇒ 37 + 2 = 39; 39 - 4 = 35; 35 + 6 = 41
Similarly,
Option 1) 21 – 23 – 29 – 27 ⇒ 21 + 2 = 23; 23 + 6 = 29; 29 - 2 = 27
Option 2) 19 – 17 – 21 – 25 ⇒ 19 - 2 = 17; 17 + 4 = 21; 21 + 4 = 25
Option 3) 26 – 28 – 24 – 30 ⇒ 26 + 2 = 28; 28 - 4 = 24; 24 + 6 = 30
Option 4) 15 – 13 – 9 – 19 ⇒ 15 - 2 = 13; 13 - 4 = 9; 9 + 10 = 19
Hence, the correct answer is "26 – 28 – 24 – 30".
Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the following series were to be continued?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
From figure 1 to 2, and figure 3 to 4:
Top 2 corner letters are interchanging their position with each other.
Bottom-right, Bottom-middle, middle and Top-middle letters are shifting their position in clockwise direction.
From figure 2 to 3, and figure 4 to 5:
Top 2 Top-right and top-middle letters are shifting their position in anticlockwise direction.
Remaining all 4 letters are shifting their position in clockwise direction.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
‘Conceal’ is related to ‘Disclose’ in the same way as ‘Identical’ is related to ‘________’.
(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.)
Analogous
Homogeneous
Similar
Distinct
Correct answer
Distinct
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: Opposites
Here,
Conceal : Disclose → Conceal is the opposite of Disclose.
Similarly,
Identical : Distinct → Identical is the opposite of Distinct.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘÷’ and ‘–‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘+’ are interchanged?
7 + 4 ÷ 18 – 3 × 2 = ?
16
20
18
24
Correct answer
24
Why this answer is correct
BODMAS Table:
After decoding signs:
| Signs | Decoded signs |
|---|---|
| ÷ | - |
| - | ÷ |
| × | + |
| + | × |
Given equation: 7 + 4 ÷ 18 – 3 × 2 = ?
After interchanging the signs then:
⇒ 7 × 4 - 18 ÷ 3 + 2 = ?
⇒ ? = 7 × 4 - 6 + 2
⇒ ? = 28 - 6 + 2
⇒ ? = 30 - 6 = 24
Hence, the correct answer is "24".
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.
3 — 20 — 5
4 — 17 — 3
NOTE:
Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its 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)
8 — 36 — 11
9 — 77 — 8
11 — 28 — 5
5 — 28 — 9
Correct answer
9 — 77 — 8
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: (1st number × 3rd number) + 5 = 2nd number.
Now,
For, 3 — 20 — 5:
⇒ (3 × 5) + 5
⇒ 15 + 5 = 20.
For, 4 — 17 — 3:
⇒ (4 × 3) + 5
⇒ 12 + 5 = 17.
Similarly, for 9 — 77 — 8:
⇒ (9 × 8) + 5
⇒ 72 + 5 = 77.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Select the number that will come in the place of the question mark(?), if ‘+’ and ‘ – ‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged
11 ÷ 8 – 78 × 6 + 37 = ?
64
58
62
71
Correct answer
64
Why this answer is correct
Given equation: 11 ÷ 8 – 78 × 6 + 37 = ?
Now, if ‘+’ and ‘-‘ and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged, then:
⇒ 11 × 8 + 78 ÷ 6 - 37 = ?
⇒ 11 × 8 + 78 ÷ 6 - 37 = ?
⇒ 88 + 13 - 37 = ?
⇒ 101 - 37 = 64
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to
be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the given
statements.
Statements:
All Grapes are Berries.
Some Berries are Juices.
All Juices are Sodas.
Conclusions:
(I) Some Berries are Grapes.
(II) Some Sodas are Berries.
Only conclusion (II) follows
Both the conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Only conclusion (I) follows
Both the conclusions (I) and (II) do not follow
Correct answer
Both the conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Why this answer is correct
Statements:
All Grapes are Berries.
Some Berries are Juices.
All Juices are Sodas.
The least possible Venn diagram is as follows:
Conclusions:
(I) Some Berries are Grapes. - True (because All Grapes are Berries given. So, Some Berries are Grapes too)
(II) Some Sodas are Berries. - True (because Some Berries are Juices and All Juices are Sodas. So, Some Sodas are Berries too)
Hence, the correct answer is "Both the conclusions (I) and (II) follow".
Two different positions of the same dice with faces Z, G, M, F, H and S are shown below. Select the letter that will be on the face opposite to the one having G.
H
M
S
F
Correct answer
F
Why this answer is correct
For find the opposite surface of 'Z', we need to compare the common surface in the given dices,
So, From Dice 1 and Dice 2,
From both dices, Z is common and on the same surface. So, all remaining surface will be opposite to each other.
H is opposite to M.
So, F will be opposite to G.
Hence, the correct answer is "F".
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.