Reasoning PYQs

Option 4 is the different one because it breaks the symbol progression. While the letters (J, K, L) and numbers (10, 11, 12) follow the established pattern, the symbol "@" is repeated in the second and third groups (K11@ and L12@). 

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”$.

Decoding symbols for Family Tree:

Step-by-step Relationship Analysis:

Breakdown the statement made by the woman: "His (the man's) mother is the only daughter of my father."

• "The only daughter of my father" – Since the speaker is a woman, her father's only daughter must be herself.
• Now, replace that part in the sentence: "His mother is "me" (the woman)."
• If the woman is the mother of the man, then the man is her "Son".

Consolidated Family Structure:

The woman is the mother of the man. Therefore, the man is the woman's son.

Thus, the man is the Son of the woman.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1"

Decoding symbols for Family Tree:

Step-by-step Relationship Analysis:

Breakdown the statement made by John: "She is the wife of my uncle's only son."

• "My uncle's only son" refers to John's Cousin (male).
• "The wife of [John's Cousin]" refers to the woman in question.

Consolidated Family Structure:

Thus, the woman is the Sister-in-law of John.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3"

Step-by-step Relationship Analysis:

Breakdown the statement made by the man: "My mother's husband's only son is the father of your sister's brother."

• "My mother's husband" refers to the man's Father.
• "Father's only son" refers to the man himself (the speaker).
• "Your sister's brother" refers to your Brother (or you, if you are male).
• Now, replace the parts in the sentence: "I (the man) am the father of your Brother."

Consolidated Family Structure:

If the man is the father of your brother, he must also be your father.

Thus, the man is your Father.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2"

Given Equation: 9 # 2 @ 3 $ 1 = ?

BODMAS Rule:

Decoding the given information:

Now replacing the signs from left to right using BODMAS Rule, we get:

⇒ 9 × 2 - 3 + 1

⇒ 18 - 3 + 1

⇒ 19 - 3

⇒ 16

Hence, the correct option is "Option 3".

The logic follows here,

• Liberty : Autonomy
• Autonomy is the state or condition of liberty (they are closely related in meaning)

Similarly,

• Equality is closely related in meaning to Fairness.
• Equality → Fairness

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3"

The pattern followed here is

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3"

The pattern followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4"

The sequence is arranged in increasing order of structural complexity.

 

• Atom → basic unit of matter
• Molecule → combination of atoms
• Cell → basic unit of life (made of molecules)
• The next higher level of organization after a cell is a Tissue.
• Atom, Molecule, Cell, Tissue

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1"

The logic follows here, 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1"

The logic follows here, 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1"

The logic follows here, 

Conclusion I: The region does not have proper irrigation infrastructure.

Does not follow — Dependence on monsoon rains does not necessarily mean irrigation infrastructure is absent or inadequate. Some infrastructure may exist, but farmers may still rely mainly on rainfall.

 

Conclusion II: A weak monsoon may reduce agricultural output.

Follows — If most farmers depend on monsoon rains, a weak monsoon can negatively affect irrigation, leading to lower agricultural output.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2"

The logic follows here, 

Assumption I: Exoplanets in habitable zones may have the potential to support life.

Otherwise, their discovery would not create “exciting prospects” for extraterrestrial life.

Assumption II: Current technology is insufficient to directly explore exoplanets in habitable zones.

This directly supports the claim about “technological limitations” posing obstacles.

Assumption III: Direct exploration will be unnecessary if we detect signs of life remotely.

The statement does not suggest abandoning direct exploration; it only says it is difficult.

Only I and II are implicit

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1"

The letters identified from the word PROVIDE are:

• 1^st: P
• 2^nd: R
• 3^rd: O
• 6^th: D

Using the letters P, R, O, D once each, the only meaningful English word that can be formed is:

1. DROP (to fall or let fall)
2. PROD (to poke or rouse to action)
3. DORP (a small village or hamlet, commonly used in South African English and recognized in major dictionaries)

Because all three are recognized English words, the correct count is three.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Addresses are identical to each other:

2. Rajeev Chauhan 3-5, Lotus Enclave, Kanpur, 208012
3. Rajeev Chauhan 3-5, Lotus Enclave, Kanpur, 208012

Option 2 and 3

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2"

Given Word : STAMINA

Arrange letters in alphabetical order

 Left    A A I M N S T   Right

First from the left = A

Fourth from the righ = M

• A = 1
• M = 13

Letters between them: 13 − 1 − 1 = 11

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1"

The pattern followed here is:

NPR : OQS

Similarly,

XYZ : ?

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1"

Given:  In a row of 50 books, Book A is 15^th from left and Book B is 20^th from right

Position of B from left = 50 − 20 + 1 = 31

 

• A → 15^th from left
• B → 31^st from left

 Find number of books between A and B

31 − 15 −1 = 15

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2"

The logic followed here is:

NUMERAL : UEALRMN

Similarly,

ALGEBRA : ?

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4"

The logic follows here, 

• TDS → Tax Deducted at Source (tax-related)
• GST → Goods and Services Tax (tax-related)
• VAT → Value Added Tax (tax-related)
• DNA → Deoxyribonucleic Acid (biology-related)
• TDS, GST, VAT are all taxation terms
• DNA is a biological term

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4"