Reasoning PYQs

The address given in the problem is,

Apartment 2B, Blue Towers,Nungambakkam

Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600034

So, the address that is exactly the same as the given address is in option (3).

Hence, the correct option is "Option (3)".

1) × and −

Given statement: 25 × 2 − 10 ÷ 5 + 3 = 49

On interchanging the above signs,

25 − 2 × 10 ÷ 5 + 3

= 25 − 20 ÷ 5 + 3

= 25 − 4 + 3

= 24 ≠ 49

 

2) − and ÷

On interchanging,

25 × 2 ÷ 10 − 5 + 3

= 50 ÷ 10 − 5 + 3

= 5 − 5 + 3

= 3 ≠ 49

 

3) ÷ and +

On interchanging,

25 × 2 − 10 + 5 ÷ 3

= 50 − 10 + 1.67

= 41.67 ≠ 49

 

4) + and −

On interchanging,

25 × 2 + 10 ÷ 5 − 3

= 50 + 2 − 3

= 49

Hence, "Option 4"is the correct answer.

Given statements:

J > K = L

M ≥ N < K

O < J < P

N = Q ≥ R

On combining:

From J > K = L ⇒ J > K and K = L

From M ≥ N < K ⇒ M ≥ N and N < K

From O < J < P ⇒ O < J and J < P

From N = Q ≥ R ⇒ N = Q and Q ≥ R

Now,

N < K and J > K ⇒ J > K > N

Since N = Q ⇒ J > Q

Also, Q ≥ R ⇒ J > Q ≥ R ⇒ J > R

Since M ≥ N and N ≥ R ⇒ M ≥ R

Conclusions:

I. M > R → Not definite (as M ≥ R)

II. M = R → Not definite (as M ≥ R)

However, together they cover the entire derived relationship (≥).

So, either Conclusion I or II follows.

Therefore, the correct answer is option (3).

According to the given question,

1. P is the daughter of Q

2. Q is the son of R

 

 

Family Structure:

 

Since P is daughter of Q

And Q is son of R

Therefore, P is child of R’s son.

Thus, P is the Granddaughter of R.

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

Course of Action Analysis:

1. Conduct an internal audit.

→ Data manipulation indicates possible irregularities.

→ An internal audit will verify facts and identify discrepancies.

2. Take strict action against guilty staff.

→ If manipulation is confirmed, disciplinary action is necessary.

→ It helps maintain transparency and prevent future misconduct.

Both follow.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The correct answer is Guide him properly and help him complete the form.

Key Points

• As a government clerk, it is your duty to assist citizens, especially those who are unaware of procedures.
• A poor villager may lack education or awareness, so providing guidance ensures fairness and accessibility.
• Helping him complete the form promotes transparency, empathy, and responsible public service.

Additional Information

Given Numbers:

3, 5, 7, 9

Analysis:

3 → Prime

5 → Prime

7 → Prime

9 → 3 × 3 (Not Prime)

Hence, 9 is different from the others.

∴ The correct answer is "Option 4".

Given Statements:

No cats are dogs.

Some dogs are pets.

All pets are friendly.

 

Analysis:

From “Some dogs are pets” and “No cats are dogs”

⇒ Those dogs (who are pets) cannot be cats

⇒ Therefore, some pets are not cats

 

From “All pets are friendly”

⇒ Only pets are definitely friendly

⇒ But not all dogs are pets

⇒ So we cannot say all dogs are friendly

 

Conclusions:

I. Some pets are not cats → True

II. All dogs are friendly → False

 

Hence, only Conclusion I follows.

Given Series:

A, C, F, J, O, ?

Alphabet Positions:

A = 1

C = 3

F = 6

J = 10

O = 15

Pattern:

A(1) →C(3) →F(6) →J(10) →O(15)

Differences:

+2, +3, +4, +5

Next difference = +6

15 + 6 = 21

21^st letter = U

∴ The correct answer is "Option 1".

Given word: Awesome

Letters available: A, W, E, S, O, M, E

Check options:

1. come → C not available

2. Seat → T not available

3) Some → S, O, M, E available

4. came → C not available

∴ The correct answer is "Option 3".

Given Series:

Z, X, V, T, ?

Alphabet Positions:

Z = 26

X = 24

V = 22

T = 20

Pattern:

26 → 24 → 22 → 20

Difference = −2 each time

Next = 20 − 2 = 18

18^th letter = R

∴ The correct answer is "Option 3".

Given Letters:

C, O, L, Y, O, N

Check Options:

1. CYCLONE → Requires extra C and E (Not possible)

2. COYOLN → Not a meaningful word

3. COLONY → C, O, L, O, N, Y (All letters used correctly)

4. LOCNOY → Not a meaningful word

∴ The correct answer is "Option 3".

Given:

STRONG → HOPSUT

Observe the Pattern:

STRONG

Reverse it → GNORTS

Now shift each letter +1:

G → H

N → O

O → P

R → S

T → U

S → T

Result → HOPSUT

Apply same rule to MIGHTY:

Reverse → YTHGIM

Now shift each letter +1:

Y → Z

T → U

H → I

G → H

I → J

M → N

Result → ZUIHJN

∴ The correct answer is "Option 1".

Given Options:

1. AND

2. OR

3. NAND

4. SQL

Analysis:

AND → Logical operator

OR → Logical operator

NAND → Logical operator

SQL → Programming/Database language (not a logical operator)

Hence, SQL is the odd one out.

∴ The correct answer is "Option 4".

Given:

Inlet pipe fills tank in 8 hours

Outlet pipe empties tank in 12 hours

Work per hour:

Inlet = 1/8

Outlet = 1/12

Time taken to fill the tank simultaneously:

= 1/8 − 1/12

LCM = 24

= 3/24 − 2/24

= 1/24

Time required = 24 hours

∴ The correct answer is "Option 1".

Correct Answer: Help them file a report and provide support.

Reason:

• As a legal aid worker, your duty is to assist victims in accessing justice.
• Domestic violence is a serious legal and social issue that requires immediate support.
• Providing guidance, helping file a report, and offering emotional/legal support is the most responsible action.

 

Hence, Option 1 is correct.

Given equation:

7 + 3 × 4 = 19

Option 1) Interchange + and ×, 3 and 4

After interchange numbers: 7 + 4 × 3

After interchange signs: 7 × 4 + 3

= 28 + 3

= 31 ≠ 19

Hence, incorrect.

Option 2) Interchange + and ×, 7 and 4

After interchange numbers: 4 + 3 × 7

After interchange signs: 4 × 3 + 7

= 12 + 7

= 19

Hence, correct.

Option 3) Interchange + and ×, 7 and 3

After interchange numbers: 3 + 7 × 4

After interchange signs: 3 × 7 + 4

= 21 + 4

= 25 ≠ 19

Hence, incorrect.

Option 4) Interchange + and ×, 4 and 3

After interchange numbers: 7 + 4 × 3

After interchange signs: 7 × 4 + 3

= 28 + 3

= 31 ≠ 19

Hence, incorrect.

∴ The correct answer is Option 2.

Given: 12 A 6 C 2 B 4

A = +, B = −, C = ×, D = ÷

Replace symbols:

12 + 6 × 2 − 4

Apply BODMAS:

→  12 + 6 × 2 - 4

→  12 + 12 -  4

→  24 - 4 = 20

∴ The correct answer is "Option 2".

Given Series: 3, 7, 14, 24, 37, ?

Differences:

7 − 3 = 4

14 − 7 = 7

24 − 14 = 10

37 − 24 = 13

Pattern: +4, +7, +10, +13 (increase by 3)

Next difference = 16

37 + 16 = 53

∴ The correct answer is "Option 1"

The least possible Venn diagram is as:

Conclusions:

I. All roads are streets → False (Only some roads are highways and highways are streets, but all roads are not necessarily streets).

II. Some streets are highways → True (Since all highways are streets, therefore some streets are highways).

Hence, Only Conclusion II follows.