Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
11
9
12
10
Correct answer
10
Why this answer is correct
The number of triangles in the given figure is shown below:
Thus, as marked there are a total of 10 triangles.
Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.
In a certain code language, 'VAIN' is written as 'OKBY' and 'VAST' is written as 'UUBY'. How will 'VERB' be written in that language?
CFTY
CTFY
CTYF
CFYT
Correct answer
CTFY
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
VAIN' is written as 'OKBY'
And,
'VAST' is written as 'UUBY'
Similarly,
'VERB' is written as
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN is as shown below:
Here. option figure 1 shows the mirror image of the given figure.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Four letter-clusters have been given out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is
different.
Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster
GDI
XUZ
LKP
SPU
Correct answer
LKP
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Option 1) GDI
Option 2) XUZ
Option 3) LKP
Option 4) SPU
Thus, out of all the options, 'LKP' is the odd one out.
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The figure which will look like the paper when unfolded is shown below:
Thus, option Figure 3 will look like the paper when unfolded.
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The correct mirror image of the given combination when mirror is placed at MN is as shown below:
Detailed Explanation:
The line MN is the mirror
Option 1) The word "HfC632a" the third letter is "C". So, the mirror image should be "
" ⇒ Option 1 is eliminated.
Option 2) The word "HfC632a", the second letter is "f". So, the mirror image should be "
" ⇒ Option 2 is eliminated.
Option 3) The word "HfC632a" the fifth digit is "3". So, the mirror image should be "
" ⇒ Option 3 is eliminated.
Option 4) The word "HfC632a" so, the mirror image should be "
"⇒ Correct
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
A square is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The figure which will look like the square when unfolded is shown below:
Thus, option Figure 2 will look like the square when unfolded.
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’
are interchanged?
304 × 19 − 101 + 23 ÷ 5 = ?
21
12
2
6
Correct answer
2
Why this answer is correct
Given equation: 304 × 19 − 101 + 23 ÷ 5 = ?
According to the question, after '+' and '−' are interchanged and '×' and '÷' are interchanged:
304 × 19 − 101 + 23 ÷ 5 = ? ⇒ 304 ÷ 19 + 101 - 23 × 5 = ?
⇒ 304 ÷ 19 + 101 - 23 × 5 = ?
⇒ 16 + 101 - 23 × 5 = ?
⇒ 16 + 101 - 115 = ?
⇒ 117 - 115 = ?
⇒ 2 = ?
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
The same operation(s) are followed in all the given number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair.
(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.)
56 : 9
44 : 7
68 : 11
72 : 12
Correct answer
72 : 12
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Option 1) 56 : 9
9 × 6 + 2 = 56
54 + 2 = 56
56 = 56 (LHS = RHS)
Option 2) 44 : 7
7 × 6 + 2 = 44
42 + 2 = 44
44 = 44 (LHS = RHS)
Option 3) 68 : 11
11 × 6 + 2 = 68
66 + 2 = 68
68 = 68 (LHS = RHS)
Option 4) 72 : 12
12 × 6 + 2 = 72
72 + 2 = 72
74 ≠ 72 (LHS ≠ RHS)
Thus, out of all the options, '72 : 12' is the odd one out.
Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.
Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if
they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the
statements.
Statements:
Some rats are mouse.
No mouse is a rodent.
Some rats are kittens.
Conclusions:
I. No rodent is a kitten.
II. Some rats are rodent.
III. No kitten is a mouse.
Only conclusion III follows
Only conclusion II follows
Neither conclusion follows
Only conclusion I follows
Correct answer
Neither conclusion follows
Why this answer is correct
The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as shown below :
Conclusions:
(I) No rodent is a kitten→ Does not follow (As no mouse is a rodent and some rats are kittens. As no direct relation is given between rodent and Kitten, therefore it is false.)
(II) Some rats are rodent → Does not follow (As some rats are mouse and no mouse is a rodent. So it is possible but not definite.)
(III) No kitten is a mouse → Does not follow (As no mouse is a rodent and some rats are kittens. As no direct relation is given between mouse and Kitten, therefore it is false.)
∴ Here, None of the conclusions follow.
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
Two different positions of the same dice with faces R, P, T, S, M and B are shown below. Select the letter that will be on the face opposite to the one having S.
B
T
M
R
Correct answer
B
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is :-
From the given two different cubes the adjacent sides are as shown below :
As S is common on both the dices, it is clear that R, T, P, and M are adjacent to it, and the remaining i.e. B will be opposite to it.
Opposite pairs:
R → P
T → M
S → B
So, the opposite side of "S" will be side "B".
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is
different.
Note : The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster
ONM
BCD
RST
JKL
Correct answer
ONM
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Option 1) ONM
Option 2) BCD
Option 3) RST
Option 4) JKL
Thus, out of all the options, 'ONM' is the odd one out.
Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will logically complete the
series.
BYN_J_YNF_X_NFJVY_FJ
FZJYN
FNJYV
FZYVJ
FJZNY
Correct answer
FZJYN
Why this answer is correct
Given series: BYN_J_YNF_X_NFJVY_FJ
Option 1) FZJYN → BYNFJ / ZYNFJ / XYNFJ / VYNFJ → 1st alphabet getting - 2 in each next pair.
Option 2) FNJYV → BYNFJ / NYNFJ / XYNFJ / VYVFJ → (It doesn't follow any pattern)
Option 3) FZYVJ → BYNFJ / ZYNFY / XVNFJ / VYJFJ → (It doesn't follow any pattern)
Option 4) FJZNY → BYNFJ / JYNFZ / XNNFJ / VYYFJ → (It doesn't follow any pattern)
Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if '+' and '−' are interchanged and '×' and '÷' are interchanged?
164 − 173 ÷ 110 + 140 × 5 = ?
19616
11619
19166
11916
Correct answer
19166
Why this answer is correct
Given equation: 164 − 173 ÷ 110 + 140 × 5 = ?
According to the question, after '+' and '−' are interchanged and '×' and '÷' are interchanged:
164 − 173 ÷ 110 + 140 × 5 = ? ⇒ 164 + 173 × 110 - 140 ÷ 5 = ?
⇒ 164 + 173 × 110 - 140 ÷ 5 = ?
⇒ 164 + 173 × 110 - 28 = ?
⇒ 164 + 19030 - 28 = ?
⇒ 19194 - 28 = ?
⇒ 19166 = ?
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
In a certain code language,
R + T means ‘R is the sister of T’.
R – T means ‘R is the father of T’.
R * T means ‘R is the wife of T’.
R ÷ T means ‘R is the mother of T’.
Based on the above, how is M related to Q if ‘M * N – P + Q ÷ R +T’?
Mother’s mother
Mother
Sister
Mother’s sister
Correct answer
Mother
Why this answer is correct
Decoding symbols:
| R is | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symbol | + | − | * | ÷ |
| Meaning | Sister | Father | Wife | Mother |
| to T |
Given: M * N – P + Q ÷ R +T
M * N → M is the wife of N.
N – P → N is the father of P.
P + Q → P is the sister of Q.
Q ÷ R → Q is the mother of R.
R + T → R is the sister of T.
Thus, M is Q's mother.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2"
In a certain code language, ‘MAN’ is coded as ‘15316’ and ‘SHE’ is coded as ‘21107’. How will ‘OUT’ be coded in that
language?
152120
172121
172322
152222
Correct answer
172322
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
‘MAN’ is coded as ‘15316’
And,
‘SHE’ is coded as ‘21107’
Similarly,
‘OUT’ will be coded as
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes.
Men, Engineers and Fathers
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The diagram that best represents the relationship between Men, Engineers and Fathers is shown below :
Some men can be fathers and thus will be part of the father's category.
Some men can be engineers.
Some fathers can be engineers.
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
Select the figure from among the given 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:
1) The circle element shift anticlockwise alternately at corner and side of the quadrilateral element.
Thus, the final series is:
Hence. "Option 2" is the correct answer.
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:
1) The '*' element shift clockwise.
Thus, the final series is:
Hence. "Option 2" is the correct answer.
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
12, 25, 49, ?, 197, 395
100
121
99
96
Correct answer
99
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
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.