Reasoning PYQs

Decoding symbols:

Given: P × S ÷ M − T + R

P × S → P is the brother of S.

S ÷ M → S is the daughter of M.

M − T → M is the wife of T.

T + R → T is the son of R.

Thus, P is R's grandson or son’s son.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2"

The logic followed here is:

346 is related to 245

346 - 245 = 101

And,

580 is related to 479

580 - 479 = 101

Similarly,

613 is related to ?

613 - ? = 101

613 - 101 = ?

512 = ?

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

The total number of squares in the given figure is shown below:

Thus, as marked there are a total of 9 squares.

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

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Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: (2^nd number × 2) - 1^st number = 3^rd number.

Now,

For, 11, 16.5, 22

⇒ (16.5 × 2) - 11

= 33 - 11 = 22.

For, 14.5, 20, 25.5

⇒ (20 × 2) - 14.5

= 40 - 14.5 = 25.5.

Similarly, for: 18, 23.5, 29

⇒ (23.5 × 2) - 18

= 47 - 18 = 29.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Sports Trophies : Sports

Here,

Duleep Trophy : Cricket → Duleep Trophy is a trophy associated with the sport of Cricket.

Similarly,

Agha Khan Cup : Hockey → Agha Khan Cup is a trophy associated with the sport of Hockey.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

'BOOK' is written as 'ZNNI'

And,

'SHOP' is written as 'QFNN'

Similarly,

'NOTES' is written as

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

10 – 12 – 8 – 15

10 + 2 = 12

12 - 4 = 8

8 × 2 - 1 = 15

16 - 1 = 15

And,

12 – 14 – 10 – 19

12 + 2 = 14

14 - 4 = 10

10 × 2 - 1 = 19

20 - 1 = 19

So, checking each option one by one:

Option 1) 11 – 13 – 9 – 17

11 + 2 = 13

13 - 4 = 9

9 × 2 - 1 = 17

18 - 1 = 17

Option 2) 8 – 6 – 10 – 18

8 + 2 = 10 ≠ 6

6 - 4 = 2 ≠ 10

10 × 2 - 1 = 18

20 - 1 = 18 ≠ 19

Option 3) 6 – 8 – 12 – 16

6 + 2 = 8

8 - 4 = 4 ≠ 12

12 × 2 - 1 = 16

24 - 1 = 16 ≠ 23

Option 4) 15 – 13 – 9 – 19

15 + 2 = 17 ≠ 13

13 - 4 = 9

9 × 2 - 1 = 19

18 - 1 = 19 ≠ 17

Thus, out of all the options, '11 – 13 – 9 – 17' follows the same logic as given.

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is :-

From the given two different dices the adjacent sides are as shown below :

As U and X are common on both the dices, it is clear that the remaining will be opposites.

Opposite pairs:

V → Z

So, the opposite side of "V" will be side "Z".

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Given equation: 16 ÷ 4 + 8 × 8 − 4 = ?

Now, if ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged, then:

⇒ 16 × 4 − 8 ÷ 8 + 4 = ?

⇒ 16 × 4 − 1 + 4 = ?

⇒ 64 − 1 + 4 = ?

⇒ 68 - 1 = 67.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Given: 12 + 12 − 4 × 4 ÷ 2 = 22

According to the question, after interchanging the signs:

Option 1): ÷ and +

12 + 12 − 4 × 4 ÷ 2 = 22 ⇒ 12 ÷ 12 − 4 × 4 + 2 = 22

⇒ 12 ÷ 12 − 4 × 4 + 2 = 22

⇒ 1 − 4 × 4 + 2 = 22

⇒ 1 + 2 − 16 = 22

⇒ 3 − 16 = 22

⇒ -13 ≠ 22 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option  2): ÷ and −

12 + 12 − 4 × 4 ÷ 2 = 22 ⇒ 12 + 12 ÷ 4 × 4 - 2 = 22

⇒ 12 + 12 ÷ 4 × 4 - 2 = 22

⇒ 12 + 3 × 4 - 2 = 22

⇒ 12 + 12 - 2 = 22

⇒ 24 - 2 = 22

⇒ 22 = 22 (LHS = RHS)

Option  3): − and +

12 + 12 − 4 × 4 ÷ 2 = 22 ⇒ 12 - 12 + 4 × 4 ÷ 2 = 22

⇒ 12 - 12 + 4 × 4 ÷ 2 = 22

⇒ 12 - 12 + 4 × 2 = 22

⇒ 12 + 8 - 12 = 22

⇒ 20 - 12 = 22

⇒ 8 ≠ 22 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option  4): × and −

12 + 12 − 4 × 4 ÷ 2 = 22 ⇒ 12 + 12 × 4 - 4 ÷ 2 = 22

⇒ 12 + 12 × 4 - 4 ÷ 2 = 22

⇒ 12 + 12 × 4 - 2 = 22

⇒ 12 + 48 - 2 = 22

⇒ 60 - 2 = 22

⇒ 58 ≠ 22 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is :-

From the given two different dices the adjacent sides are as shown below :

As O is common on both the dices, it is clear that M, N, K, and J are adjacent to it, and the remaining i.e. L will be opposite to it.

Opposite pairs:

N → J

M → K

O → L

So, the opposite side of "J" will be side "N".

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The logic followed here is:

1. First box series → The elements shift row wise in the clockwise direction.

2) Second box series →

One element is eliminated from the 1^st row.

The number of elements is 2^nd row is doubled.

One element is added to the 3^rd row.

Thus, the final series is:

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

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Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as shown below :

Conclusions:

I. Some postcards are novels → Follow (As some postcards are books and all books are novels. As some part of the postcards is common with books which whole comes in novels, therefore it is false.)

II. No card is a book → Does not follow (As all cards are postcards and some postcards are books. As no direct relation is given between cards and books, therefore it is false.)

III. All cards are novels → Does not follow (As all cards are postcards, some postcards are books and all books are novels. So it is possible but not definite.)

∴ Here, Only conclusion I follows.​

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

According to the given information,

Thus, according to the given codes 'tc' is the code for the word 'play'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Given word: STAMINA

According to the question,

Thus, the new formed letter cluster → T U Z N H O Z

Now, the number of letters are there in the English alphabetical order between the letter which is the third from the right and the fourth from the left in the group of letters thus formed:

(Left end) T U Z N H O Z (Right end)

Here, five letters i.e. I, J, K, L, and M are between H and N.

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Option 1) MPT

Option 2) ACG

Option 3) DGK

​Option 4) HKO

Thus, out of all 'ACG' is the odd one out.

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

1. The 3^rd column elements interchange positions.

2. The rest of the elements shift in the clockwise direction.

Thus, the final series is:

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.