Reasoning PYQs

Step 1: Identify the pattern

FLOWER → REWOLF

The word FLOWER is written in reverse order.

FLOWER → F L O W E R

Reverse → R E W O L F = REWOLF

Step 2: Apply the same pattern to FRUITS

FRUITS → F R U I T S

Reverse → S T I U R F

Therefore, FRUITS → STIURF

LEMON → KDNLN

Similarly,

MANGO written as

Rearranging the letters of LOVE forms VOLE, which is the name of a small rodent.

Therefore, the correct answer is: VOLE.

Observe the pattern:

3 → 5 (+2)

5 → 10 (×2)

10 → 12 (+2)

12 → 24 (×2)

24 → 26 (+2)

The pattern alternates between +2 and ×2.

So,

26 → 26 × 2 = 52

Therefore, the correct answer is: 52.

Pattern followed here is,

1. Lothal

2. Harappa

3. Mohenjodaro

4. Nalanda

Nalanda is the odd one out because it was an ancient university, whereas Lothal, Harappa, and Mohenjodaro were cities of the Indus Valley Civilization.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Nalanda.

1. Tabla

2. Mridangam

3. Pakhawaj

4. Sitar

Sitar is the odd one out because it is a string instrument, whereas Tabla, Mridangam, and Pakhawaj are percussion instruments.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Sitar

In (2), (3), and (4) each number is multiplied by 3 to get the next number.

5 × 3 = 15, 15 × 3 = 45

2 × 3 = 6, 6 × 3 = 18

3 × 3 = 9, 9 × 3 = 27

But in (1): 10 × 2 = 20, 20 × 2 = 40 (multiplication by 2, not 3).

Therefore, the odd group is: 10, 20, 40.

8 * 2 = 20

6 * 3 = 27

(8 + 2) × 2 = 10 × 2 = 20

(6 + 3) × 3 = 9 × 3 = 27

Apply the same rule:

(5 + 4) × 4 = 9 × 4 = 36

Therefore, the correct answer is: 36.

According to given information,

So the codes are:

The = mo/lo

plant = to

grows = lo/mo

short = po

Therefore, The plant grows short → to mo po lo. 

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.

Given:

Distance upstream = 60 km

Time upstream = 3 hours

Distance downstream = 60 km

Time downstream = 2 hours

Formula used:

Speed of boat in still water = (Upstream speed + Downstream speed) / 2

Calculation:

Upstream speed = 60 / 3 = 20 km/h

Downstream speed = 60 / 2 = 30 km/h

Speed of boat in still water = (20 + 30) / 2

= 50 / 2

= 25 km/h

Therefore, the speed of the boat in still water is 25 km/h

Family tree,

Therefore, the correct answer is: Nephew. 

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.

BODMAS Rule:

According to the question, the signs are interchanged as follows:

Now, given the equation: 12 + 6 × 2 - 4  = ?

After interchanging the specified signs, the new equation is:

12 ÷ 6 - 2 + 4  = ?

Perform operations according to BODMAS:

⇒ 2 + 2   = ?

⇒ 4

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Sum of 31 and 19 is multiplied by 9

(31 + 19) × 9 = 50 × 9 = 450

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.

Given:

Series: 4, 5, 14, 14, 34, 36, 74, 68

Formula used:

Odd position numbers follow: ×2 + increasing even numbers

Calculation:

4 × 2 + 6 = 14

14 × 2 + 6 = 34

34 × 2 + 6 = 74

Odd position series: 4, 14, 34, 74 ✔

Even position numbers follow: ×2 + increasing even numbers

5 × 2 + 4 = 14

14 × 2 + 4 = 32

32 × 2 + 4 = 68

Expected even series: 5, 14, 32, 68

Given even series: 5, 14, 36, 68

⇒ 36 is incorrect (should be 32)

∴ The incorrect number is 36.

The logic followed here is:

So, 'UEV will replace the question mark in the given series.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Given Address:

Flat No. 12B, Sunrise Towers, Park Street, Kolkata, West Bengal - 700016

Check options:

1. State ⇒ Odisha ❌
2. State ⇒ Bihar ❌
3. State ⇒ Jharkhand ❌
4. Flat No. 12B, Sunrise Towers, Park Street, Kolkata, West Bengal - 700016 ✔

∴ The correct answer is Option 4.

Given Address:

#301, Galaxy Towers, Hinoo, Ranchi, Jharkhand - 834002

Check options:

1. #301, Galaxy Towers, Hinoo, Ranchi, Jharkhand - 834002 ✔
2. Galaxy Tower (missing 's') ❌
3. 301 instead of #301 ❌
4. Hinu instead of Hinoo ❌

∴ Correct answer is Option 1.

Statement: The railway authority decided to reduce ticket prices on long-distance trains.

Assumption I: Lower prices will attract more passengers. ✔ (Reason for reducing prices)

Assumption II: The authority wants to compete with airlines. ✖ (Not mentioned or necessary)

∴ Correct option:

Only I is implicit.

Statements:

I. Banks have increased staff training on cyber security.

II. There has been a surge in cyber attacks.

Reasoning:

If cyber attacks increase, banks will respond by improving cyber security training for their staff.

∴ Correct option:

II is the cause and I is the effect.