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Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.

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Question 1421

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Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.

(34, 17, 27)

(42, 21, 31)

(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.)

  1. AOption (a)

    (38, 16, 36)

  2. BOption (b)

    (54, 27, 37)

  3. COption (c)

    (46, 23, 35)

  4. DOption (d)

    (64, 34, 54)

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

(54, 27, 37)

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: (1st number - 2nd number) + 10 = 3rd number.

Now,

For, (34, 17, 27)

→ (34 - 17) + 10

→ 17 + 10 = 27.

For, (42, 21, 31)

→ (42 - 21) + 10

→ 21 + 10 = 31.

Similarly, for (54, 27, 37)

→ (54 - 27) + 10

→ 27 + 10 = 37

Hence, the correct answer is **"**Option 2".

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Question 1422

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44 is related to 1936 by certain logic. Following the same logic, 59 is related to 3481. To which of the following is 77 related,

following the same logic?

(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.)

  1. AOption (a)

    5824

  2. BOption (b)

    5929

  3. COption (c)

    7642

  4. DOption (d)

    4469

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

5929

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: (1st number)2 = 2nd number.

Now,

For, 44 : 1936

⇒ 442 = 1936.

For, 59 : 3481

⇒ 592 = 3481.

Similarly, for 77 : ?

⇒ 772 = 5929.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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Question 1423

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

7, 13, ?, 145, 721, 4321

  1. AOption (a)

    23

  2. BOption (b)

    36

  3. COption (c)

    25

  4. DOption (d)

    37

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

37

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

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Question 1424

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How many people like either only cars or only Volkswagen vehicles as per the given Venn diagram?

  1. AOption (a)

    85

  2. BOption (b)

    66

  3. COption (c)

    28

  4. DOption (d)

    75

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

85

Why this answer is correct

According to the given Venn diagram:

The shaded region represents the number of people who like either only cars or only Volkswagen vehicles.

So, the number of people who like either only cars or only Volkswagen vehicles = 47 + 38 → 85

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

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Question 1425

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Two different positions of the same dice are given below. Which is the number on the face opposite to the face containing 5?

  1. AOption (a)

    6

  2. BOption (b)

    3

  3. COption (c)

    1

  4. DOption (d)

    2

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

3

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is :-

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

As 3 is common on both the dices, it is clear that 1, 6, 4, and 2 are adjacent to it, and the remaining i.e. 5 will be opposite to it.

Opposite pairs:

6 → 2

1 → 4

3 → 5

So, the opposite side of "5" will be side "3".

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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Question 1426

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Which of the following interchanges of numbers (not digits) would make the given equation correct?

\(\frac{480 \div 0.3 \times 5 + 500}{190 + 9 \times 27 \div 1.6} = 2 \)

  1. AOption (a)

    500 and 190

  2. BOption (b)

    0.3 and 1.6

  3. COption (c)

    27 and 480

  4. DOption (d)

    5 and 9

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

0.3 and 1.6

Why this answer is correct

Given: \(\frac{480 \div 0.3 \times 5 + 500}{190 + 9 \times 27 \div 1.6} = 2 \)

According to the question, after interchanging the numbers:

Option 1): 500 and 190

\(\frac{480 \div 0.3 \times 5 + 500}{190 + 9 \times 27 \div 1.6} = 2 \) ⇒ \(\frac{480 \div 0.3 \times 5 + 190}{500 + 9 \times 27 \div 1.6} = 2 \)

⇒ \(\frac{1600 \times 5 + 190}{500 + 9 \times 16.875} = 2 \)

⇒ \(\frac{8000 + 190}{500 + 151.875} = 2 \)

⇒ \(\frac{8190}{651.875} = 2 \)

⇒ 12.56 ≠ 2 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 2): 0.3 and 1.6

\(\frac{480 \div 0.3 \times 5 + 500}{190 + 9 \times 27 \div 1.6} = 2 \) ⇒ \(\frac{480 \div 1.6 \times 5 + 500}{190 + 9 \times 27 \div 0.3} = 2 \)

⇒ \(\frac{300 \times 5 + 500}{190 + 9 \times 90} = 2 \)

⇒ \(\frac{1500 + 500}{190 + 810} = 2 \)

⇒ \(\frac{2000}{1000} = 2 \)

⇒ 2 = 2 (LHS = RHS)

Option 3): 27 and 480

\(\frac{480 \div 0.3 \times 5 + 500}{190 + 9 \times 27 \div 1.6} = 2 \) ⇒ \(\frac{27 \div 0.3 \times 5 + 500}{190 + 9 \times 480 \div 1.6} = 2 \)

⇒ \(\frac{90 \times 5 + 500}{190 + 9 \times 300} = 2 \)

⇒ \(\frac{450 + 500}{190 + 2700} = 2 \)

⇒ \(\frac{950}{2890} = 2 \)

⇒ 0.32 ≠ 2 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 4): 5 and 9

\(\frac{480 \div 0.3 \times 5 + 500}{190 + 9 \times 27 \div 1.6} = 2 \) ⇒ \(\frac{480 \div 0.3 \times 9 + 500}{190 + 5 \times 27 \div 1.6} = 2 \)

⇒ \(\frac{1600 \times 9 + 500}{190 + 5 \times 16.875} = 2 \)

⇒ \(\frac{14400 + 500}{190 + 84.375} = 2 \)

⇒ \(\frac{14900}{274.375} = 2 \)

⇒ 54.30 ≠ 2 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

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Question 1427

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In a certain code language, ‘mountain stand tall’ is coded as ‘33 66 44’; ‘rocky is tall’ is coded as ‘44 55 11’ and ‘rocky is mountain’ is coded as ‘33 55 11’. How is ‘stand’ coded in that language?

  1. AOption (a)

    33

  2. BOption (b)

    66

  3. COption (c)

    44

  4. DOption (d)

    11

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

66

Why this answer is correct

According to the given information,

Thus, according to the given codes the code '66' is for the word 'stand'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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Question 1428

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

Six letters A, B, C, E, F and G are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the figure

below. Find the letter on the face opposite to A. 

  1. AOption (a)

    F

  2. BOption (b)

    E

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    G

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

E

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is :-

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

As A is common on both the dices, it is clear that B, C, G, and F are adjacent to it, and the remaining i.e. E will be opposite to it.

Opposite pairs:

B → F

C → G

A → E

So, the opposite side of "A" will be side "E".

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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Question 1429

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The position(s) of how many letters will remain unchanged if all the letters in the word ‘GRIMACE’ are arranged in English alphabetical order?

  1. AOption (a)

    Two

  2. BOption (b)

    Zero

  3. COption (c)

    One

  4. DOption (d)

    Three

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Zero

Why this answer is correct

Given word: GRIMACE

According to the question,

Given wordGRIMACE
Arranged in alphabetical orderACEGIRM

Here, zero number of letters remain unchanged.

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

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Question 1430

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Select the option that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

AH21, CJ18, EL15, GN12, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    J8

  2. BOption (b)

    IP9

  3. COption (c)

    HR11

  4. DOption (d)

    HQ10

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

IP9

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

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Question 1431

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‘Ample’ is related to ‘Abundant’ in the same way as ‘Substantial’ is related to ‘________’.

(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.)

  1. AOption (a)

    Considerable

  2. BOption (b)

    Meager

  3. COption (c)

    Scarce

  4. DOption (d)

    Venerable

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Considerable

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Synonyms

‘Ample’ is related to ‘Abundant’

‘Ample’ and ‘Abundant’ are synonyms, as they both refer to something being sufficient or plentiful.

Similarly,

‘Substantial’ is related to ‘Considerable’

‘Substantial’ and ‘Considerable’ are also synonyms, as they both imply something being significant or large in amount, degree, or size.

Hence, the correct answer is "Considerable".

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Question 1432

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Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

30, 20, ?, 60, 140

  1. AOption (a)

    30

  2. BOption (b)

    35

  3. COption (c)

    40

  4. DOption (d)

    25

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

30

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

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Question 1433

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Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the following series were to be continued?

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

  1. First box series →

The 1st and 2nd column elements shift anticlockwise.

The 3rd and 4th column elements shift anticlockwise.

 

2) Second box series →

The 2nd row elements shift anticlockwise.

The left diagonal elements interchange positions.

The 3rd element from the left of the 2nd row is replaced by new element subsequently. 

Thus, the final series is:

Hence, "Option 1 is the correct answer.

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Question 1434

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Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the letter-cluster that is different.

Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster.

  1. AOption (a)

    LKF

  2. BOption (b)

    YXT

  3. COption (c)

    NMI

  4. DOption (d)

    SRN

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

LKF

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Option 1) LKF

Option 2) YXT

Option 3) NMI

Option 4) SRN

Thus, out of all the options 'LKF' is the odd one out.

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

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Question 1435

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Select the pair in which the numbers are related to each other in the same way as are the numbers in the given pairs.

(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.)

3 : 25

4 : 62

  1. AOption (a)

    9 : 731

  2. BOption (b)

    5 : 123

  3. COption (c)

    7 : 345

  4. DOption (d)

    6 : 218

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

5 : 123

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

3 : 25

33 - 2 = 25

27 - 2 = 25

25 = 25 (LHS = RHS)

And,

4 : 62

43 - 2 = 62

64 - 2 = 62

62 = 62 (LHS = RHS)

So, checking each option one by one:

Option 1) 9 : 731

93 - 2 = 731

729 - 2 = 731

727 ≠ 731 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 2) 5 : 123

53 - 2 = 123

125 - 2 = 123

123 = 123 (LHS = RHS)

Option 3) 7 : 345

73 - 2 = 345

343 - 2 = 345

341 ≠ 345 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 4) 6 : 218

63 - 2 = 218

216 - 2 = 218

214 ≠ 218 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Thus, out of all the options '5 : 123' follows the same logic as given.

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

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Question 1436

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Three of the following numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.

(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.)

  1. AOption (a)

    31 – 5 – 160

  2. BOption (b)

    27 – 9 – 243

  3. COption (c)

    21 – 4 – 89

  4. DOption (d)

    13 – 8 – 109

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

27 – 9 – 243

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Option 1) 31 – 5 – 160

(31 × 5) + 5 = 160

155 + 5 = 160

160 = 160 (LHS = RHS)

Option 2) 27 – 9 – 243

(27 × 9) + 5 = 243

243 + 5 = 243

248 ≠ 243 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 3) 21 – 4 – 89

(21 × 4) + 5 = 89

84 + 5 = 89

89 = 89 (LHS = RHS)

Option 4) 13 – 8 – 109

(13 × 8) + 5 = 109

104 + 5 = 109

109 = 109 (LHS = RHS)

Thus, out of all the options '27 – 9 – 243' is the odd one out.

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

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Question 1437

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Select the option that represents the letters that when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below will complete

the letter series.

_ X _ F _ _ _ X T _ X _

  1. AOption (a)

    FXXTFXT

  2. BOption (b)

    FTXTFFT

  3. COption (c)

    XFTTXFX

  4. DOption (d)

    XTTFXFX

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

FTXTFFT

Why this answer is correct

Given series: _ X _ F _ _ _ X T _ X _

Option 1) FXXTFXT → F X X F X T F X T X X T → (It doesn't follow any pattern)

Option 2) FTXTFFT → F X T F X T F X T F X T → (It follows the pattern of: FXT - FXT - FXT - FXT)

Option 3) XFTTXFX → X X F F T T X X T F X X → (It doesn't follow any pattern)

Option 4) XTTFXFX → X X T F T F X X T F X X → (It doesn't follow any pattern)

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

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Question 1438

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In a certain code language, 'HUSBAND' is written as 'JVUDBPF' and 'SISTER' is written as ‘UJUVFT'. How will 'BROTHER' be written in that language?

  1. AOption (a)

    DJTFPTV

  2. BOption (b)

    DTPVJFT

  3. COption (c)

    TFVJPTD

  4. DOption (d)

    FJPVDTT

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

DTPVJFT

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

'HUSBAND' is written as 'JVUDBPF'

 

And,

'SISTER' is written as ‘UJUVFT’

Similarly,

'BROTHER' is written as

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

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Question 1439

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What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if '+' and '-' are interchanged and '×' and '÷' are interchanged?

315 × 15 - 93 + 16 ÷ 7 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    4

  2. BOption (b)

    8

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    12

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

2

Why this answer is correct

Given: 315 × 15 - 93 + 16 ÷ 7 = ?

According to the question, after '+' and '-' are interchanged and '×' and '÷' are interchanged:

315 × 15 - 93 + 16 ÷ 7 = ? ⇒ 315 ÷ 15 + 93 - 16 × 7 = ?

⇒ 315 ÷ 15 + 93 - 16 × 7 = ?

⇒ 21 + 93 - 16 × 7 = ?

⇒ 21 + 93 - 112 = ?

⇒ 114 - 112 = ?

⇒ 2 = ?

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

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Question 1440

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

In a certain code language,

X + Y means ‘X is the father of Y’,

X − Y means ‘X is the brother of Y’,

X × Y means ‘X is the sister of Y’,

X ÷ Y means ‘X is the wife of Y’.

Based on the above, how is D related to H if ‘D × E ÷ F + G − H’?

  1. AOption (a)

    Sister

  2. BOption (b)

    Father’s sister

  3. COption (c)

    Mother’s sister

  4. DOption (d)

    Mother’s mother

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Mother’s sister

Why this answer is correct

Decoding symbols:

X is
Symbol+–×÷
MeaningFatherBrotherSisterWife
to Y

Given: D × E ÷ F + G − H

D × E → D is the sister of E.

E ÷ F → E is the wife of F.

F + G → F is the fther of G.

G − H → G is the brother of H.

Thus, D is H's mother’s sister or maternal aunt.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3"

How should I prepare for Reasoning in SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL)?

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.