Reasoning PYQs

Given sentence: "Reflections are clearer in calm waters."

1. Reflections 2. are 3. clearer 4. in 5. calm 6. waters

6^th word is WATERS.

The position and positional values or English Alphabets are:

Rule: If each letter is mirrored using alphabetical symmetry (A↔Z, B↔Y...), then:

2^nd letter is A and it's mirroring is Z.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Thus, option 2 is exactly the same as the one given.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Given: m_u_mg_p_gu_

The pattern followed here is:

1. g,p,u,m,p → mgup / mgup / mgup 2. g,p,u,p,m → mgup / mgup / pgum 3. p,u,u,p,m → mpuu / mgup / pgum 4. p,u,u,p,m → mpuu / mgup / pgum

Clearly, in option 1 "mgup / mgup / mgup" is repeated.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

Thus, GZNB will replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Given equation: 3.2 Z (0.56 Y 1.4 X 4) W 5 X 5 Y 25 Z 5.

After replacing the letters by their meaning, we get:

= 3.2 + (0.56 ÷ 1.4 × 4) - 5 × 5 ÷ 25 + 5

= 3.2 + (0.4 × 4) - 5 × 5 ÷ 25 + 5

= 3.2 + 1.6 - 5 × 5 ÷ 25 + 5

= 3.2 + 1.6 - 5 × 0.2 + 5

= 3.2 + 1.6 - 1 + 5

= 9.8 - 1

= 8.8

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: First and fourth letter are same, 2^nd element is @ and number at 3^rd position is the place value of the letter.

1. A@1A → follows the logic
2. B@2B  → follows the logic
3. C@4C  → doesn't follow the logic as the place value of C is 3.
4. D@4D  → follows the logic

Thus, C@4C is the odd one out.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Logic: Each number = Previous number × 2 + 1

The logic followed here is:

1

1 × 2 + 1 = 2 + 1 = 3

3 × 2 + 1 = 6 + 1 = 7

7 × 2 + 1 = 14 + 1= 15

15 × 2 + 1 = 30 + 1 = 31

31 × 2 + 1 = 62 + 1 = 63

Thus, 63 will come at the place of question mark.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Given:

Statement: Deforestation in tropical rainforests, primarily driven by agricultural expansion and logging, not only contributes to the loss of biodiversity but also exacerbates global warming by reducing the Earth's capacity to absorb carbon dioxide.

Assumptions:

I. Deforestation reduces the Earth's ability to absorb carbon dioxide - True (Because the statement explicitly states that deforestation exacerbates global warming by reducing the Earth's capacity to absorb carbon dioxide. This is directly implied by the statement.)

II. Agricultural expansion and logging are the primary causes of deforestation - True (Because the statement explicitly identifies agricultural expansion and logging as the primary drivers of deforestation in tropical rainforests.)

III. The loss of biodiversity is the most significant consequence of deforestation - False (Because the statement says that deforestation contributes to biodiversity loss and exacerbates global warming, but it does not state or assume that biodiversity loss is the most significant consequence.)

So, only Assumptions I and II are implicit.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Given:

Statement: The city experienced its worst rainfall in 50 years

Conclusions:

I. The city's drainage systems may have failed - True ⇒ The phrase “may have failed” indicates a possibility. Extremely heavy rainfall can overwhelm or expose weaknesses in drainage systems, so this is a reasonable inference.

II. Such rainfall occurs regularly - False ⇒ Worst rainfall in 50 years” implies rarity, not regular occurrence. Hence, it contradicts the statement.

So, only Conclusion I follows.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Given word: TRAVEL

First, second, third, and fifth letters of the word are: T, R, A, E

The meaningful words are that can be formed using the letters are:

RATE → The speed or measure at which something happens or is calculated.

TEAR → To pull something apart forcefully or a drop of liquid from the eye.

TARE → The weight of a container deducted from the total weight to find the net weight.

Thus, three meaningful four-letter English words can be formed.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Letters : Position Value

N x P : 14 x 16

Similarly,

E x I : ?

Thus, 5×9 maintains the same relationship as the first to E x I.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

Thus, V5 will complete the series.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

1. Article 14 → Right to Equality
2. Article 19 → Right to Freedom
3. Article 21 → Right to Life and Personal Liberty
4. Article 370 → Provided special status to Jammu & Kashmir (now revoked in 2019). It was not a Fundamental Right and was placed under Part XXI (Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions).

All options except "Article 370", (14, 19, 21) are Fundamental Rights under Part III of the Indian Constitution.

Thus, Article 370 is the odd one out.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Given: A is the daughter of B. B is the son of C. D is the wife of C.

Clearly, D is grandmother of A.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Given: If 3 + 4 = 19 and 2 + 5 = 17

The logic followed here is:

Logic: First number × Second number + (First number + Second number)

3 + 4 = 19 → 3 × 4 + (3 + 4)

= 12 + 7

= 19

2 + 5 = 17 → 2 × 5 + (2 + 5)

= 10 + 7

= 17

Similarly,

1 + 6 = 1 × 6 + (1 + 6)

= 6 + 7

= 13

Thus, 13 will come in the place of ?.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Correct Option - 3

Given:

SPEED is coded as 83551 

 

COOL is coded as 9226

 

then, SCOOP will be coded as:

 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Correct Option - 3

Given: If 5 * 4 = 41 and 6 * 3 = 45

The logic followed here is:

Logic: First number * Second number = (First number)² + (Second number)²

5 * 4 = 41 → 5² + 4² = 25 + 16 = 41

6 * 3 = 45 → 62 + 32 = 36 + 9 = 45

Similarly,

7 * 2? → 72 + 22 = 49 + 4 = 53

Thus, 53 will come in the place of ?.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Correct Option - 1

Given:

'READ' is coded as T2@3

'DEAR' is coded as 3@2T

Similarly,

Thus, DARE is coded as 3@T2.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Correct Option - 1

5 consecutive odd numbers starting from 13 is 13, 15, 17, 19, 21

Sum = 13 + 15 + 17 + 19 + 21 = 85

Average = Sum of all the number ÷ Number of observations

= 85 ÷ 5

= 17

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Correct Option - 4

BODMAS Table:

Given equation: 40 x 5 ÷ 8 + 16 - 2=?

Replacing the symbols by their meaning, we get:

⇒ 40 - 5 + 8 ÷ 16 × 2 = ?

⇒ 40 - 5 + 0.5 × 2 = ?

⇒ 40 - 5 + 1 = ?

⇒ 41 - 5 = ?

⇒ 36 = ?

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".