Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
BHVC, ZLTG, XPRK, ? , TXNS
VTPO
VTPN
VPTN
VPTO
Correct answer
VTPO
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.
Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the following series were to be continued?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
The right diagonal elements interchange positions.
The second element of 3rd column is replaced by new element subsequently.
The rest of the elements shifts anticlockwise.
2) For second box series →
The elements at the corners shifts clockwise.
The rest of the elements shifts anticlockwise.
Thus, the final series is:
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
Two sets of numbers are given below. In each set of numbers, certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number result(s) in the second number. Similarly, certain mathematical operation(s) on the second number result(s) in the third number and so on. Which of the given options follows the same set of operations as in the given sets?
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
9 – 27 – 31 – 36; 10 – 30 – 34 – 39
8 – 24 – 28 – 35
15 – 45 – 50 – 55
11 – 33 – 38 – 44
5 – 15 – 19 – 24
Correct answer
5 – 15 – 19 – 24
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: 1st number × 3 = 2nd number; 2nd number + 4 = 3rd number; 3rd number + 5 = 4th number.
Now, for 9 – 27 – 31 – 36
⇒ 9 × 3 = 27;
⇒ 27 + 4 = 31;
⇒ 31 + 5 = 36.
for, 10 – 30 – 34 – 39
⇒ 10 × 3 = 30;
⇒ 30 + 4 = 34;
⇒ 34 + 5 = 39.
Similarly, for 5 – 15 – 19 – 24:
⇒ 5 × 3 = 15
⇒ 15 + 4 = 19
⇒ 19 + 5 = 24
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
How many squares are there in the figure shown below?
11
13
9
10
Correct answer
11
Why this answer is correct
The number of squares in the given figure is shown below:
Thus, as marked there are a total of 11 squares.
Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.
Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers.
(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.)
63 : 441
51 : 357
68 : 340
54 : 324
39 : 273
89 : 96
Correct answer
39 : 273
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: (1st number × 7) = 2nd number.
Now,
For, 63 : 441
⇒ (63 × 7) = 441.
For, 51 : 357
⇒ (51 × 7) = 357.
Similarly, for:
68 : ?
⇒ (68 × 7) = 476 (not equal to 340)
54 : ?
⇒ (54 × 7) = 378 (not equal to 324)
39 : ?
⇒ (39 × 7) = 273 (equal to 273)
89 : ?
⇒ (89 × 7) = 623 (not equal to 96)
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below.
(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)
Kaziranga : Rhinoceros
Gahirmatha : Lions
Periyar : Elephants
Ranthambore : Peacocks
Gir : Leopards
Correct answer
Periyar : Elephants
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: Animal reserves and the animals they are famous for.
Here,
Kaziranga : Rhinoceros → Kaziranga is famous for its population of Rhinoceros.
Similarly,
Periyar : Elephants → Periyar is famous for its population of Elephants.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (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)
Magician : Magic :: Dancer : ?
Dance
Theatre
Movie
Song
Correct answer
Dance
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: Profession and its related activity.
Here,
Magician : Magic → Magic is an activity performed by a Magician.
Similarly,
Dancer : Dance → Dance is an activity performed by a Dancer.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Select the option that represents the letters that when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below will complete
the letter series.
_ O _ O _ _ O _ P _ O _
PPOOPOP
OOPPPOO
OPOPOOP
PPOOOPO
Correct answer
OPOPOOP
Why this answer is correct
Given series: _ O _ O _ _ O _ P _ O _
Option 1) PPOOPOP → P O P O O O O P P O O P → (It doesn't follow any pattern)
Option 2) OOPPPOO → O O O O P P O P P O O O → (It doesn't follow any pattern)
Option 3) OPOPOOP → O O P O O P O O P O O P → (It follows the pattern of: OOP - OOP - OOP - OOP)
Option 4) PPOOOPO → P O P O O O O O P P O O → (It doesn't follow any pattern)
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
Six letters G, H, I, J, K and L 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 G.
K
I
L
J
Correct answer
L
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is :-
From the given two different dices the adjacent sides are as shown below :
As K is common on both the dices, it is clear that L, J, G, and I are adjacent to it, and the remaining i.e. H will be opposite to it.
Opposite pairs:
L → G
J → I
K → H
So, the opposite side of "G" will be side "L".
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Study the given Venn diagram and answer the question that follows.
How many women are either smart or brave or both?
27
23
30
26
Correct answer
30
Why this answer is correct
According to the given Venn diagram:
The shaded region represents the number of women who are either smart or brave or both.
So, the number of women who are either smart or brave or both = 13 + 14 + 3 → 30
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
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:
Thus, the final series is:
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?
27 − 6 + 4 × 8 ÷ 6 = ?
22
18
16
20
Correct answer
20
Why this answer is correct
BODMAS Table:
After decoding signs:
| Signs | Decoded signs |
|---|---|
| + | × |
| × | + |
| - | ÷ |
| ÷ | - |
Given equation: 27 − 6 + 4 × 8 ÷ 6 = ?
After interchanging the signs then:
⇒ 27 ÷ 6 × 4 + 8 - 6 = ?
⇒ ? = 4.5 × 4 + 8 - 6
⇒ ? = 18 + 8 - 6
⇒ ? = 26 - 6
⇒ ? = 20
Hence, the correct answer is "20".
13 is related to 117 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 23 is related to 207. To which of the following is 51
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)
350
450
359
459
Correct answer
459
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: (1st number × 9) = 2nd number.
Now,
For, 13 : 117
⇒ (13 × 9) = 117.
For, 23 : 207
⇒ (23 × 9) = 207.
Similarly, for 51 ∶ ?
⇒ (51 × 9) = 459.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if '+' and '−' are interchanged and '×' and '÷' are interchanged?
2864 × 4 - 168 ÷ 2 + 69 = ?
389
983
839
938
Correct answer
983
Why this answer is correct
BODMAS Table:
After decoding signs:
| Signs | Decoded signs |
|---|---|
| + | - |
| - | + |
| × | ÷ |
| ÷ | × |
Given equation: 2864 × 4 - 168 ÷ 2 + 69 = ?
After interchanging the signs then:
⇒ 2864 ÷ 4 + 168 × 2 - 69 = ?
⇒ ? = 716 + 168 × 2 - 69
⇒ ? = 716 + 336 - 69
⇒ ? = 1052 - 69
⇒ ? = 983
Hence, the correct answer is "983".
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
22, 23, 27, 54, 70, 195, ?
196
230
200
231
Correct answer
231
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.
In a certain code language, 'VAT' is coded as '43' and 'AWW' is coded as '47'. How will 'ZHU' be coded in that language?
63
48
55
62
Correct answer
55
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
'VAT' is coded as '43'
And,
'AWW' is coded as '47'
Similarly,
'ZHU' is coded as
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
Three of the following four options are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does NOT belong to that group?
(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/subtracting/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.)
360 – 12 – 6
82 – 8 – 2
63 – 6 – 3
164 – 10 – 4
Correct answer
82 – 8 – 2
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Option 1) 360 – 12 – 6
122 + 63 = 360
144 + 216 = 360
360 = 360 (LHS = RHS)
Option 2) 82 – 8 – 2
82 + 23 = 82
64 + 8 = 82
72 ≠ 82 (LHS ≠ RHS)
Option 3) 63 – 6 – 3
62 + 33 = 63
36 + 27 = 63
63 = 63 (LHS = RHS)
Option 4)164 – 10 – 4
102 + 43 = 360
100 + 64 = 164
164 = 164 (LHS = RHS)
Thus, out of all the options '82 – 8 – 2' is the odd one out.
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The figure which when put in place of '?' will logically complete the pattern is shown below:
Thus, option Figure 1 will logically complete the pattern given.
Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.
In a certain code language, 'ESTATE' is written as '80', 'FAMOUS' is written as '85', how will 'FOREST' be written in that language?
93
88
83
90
Correct answer
93
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
'ESTATE' is written as '80'
And,
'FAMOUS' is written as '85'
Similarly,
'FOREST' is written as
Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.
How many people play either only volleyball or only chess as per the given Venn diagram?
81
88
15
66
Correct answer
66
Why this answer is correct
According to the given Venn diagram:
The shaded region represents the number of people who play either only volleyball or only chess.
So, the number of people who play either only volleyball or only chess = 23 + 43 → 66
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
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.