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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 1901

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

18 is related to 90 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 31 is related to 155. To which of the following is 52 related, following the same logic?

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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)

    256

  2. BOption (b)

    248

  3. COption (c)

    265

  4. DOption (d)

    260

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

260

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: (1st number × 5) = 2nd number.

Now,

For, 18 : 90

⇒ (18 × 5) = 90.

For, 31 : 155

⇒ (31 × 5) = 155.

Similarly, for 52 ∶ ?

⇒ (52 × 5) = 260.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

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Question 1902

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

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Why this answer is correct

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

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Question 1903

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

Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) and logically complete the series.

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Arrow shifts in clockwise direction on the surface.

Another shape rotates in anticlockwise direction by 45°.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

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Question 1904

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

Which two numbers (not digits) should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

15 + 5 × 8 – 72 ÷ 4 + 16 × 3 = 101

  1. AOption (a)

    5 and 4

  2. BOption (b)

    15 and 16

  3. COption (c)

    5 and 3

  4. DOption (d)

    8 and 4

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

5 and 3

Why this answer is correct

Given equation: 15 + 5 × 8 – 72 ÷ 4 + 16 × 3 = 101

Option 1) 5 and 4

After two numbers (not digits) interchanged then:

⇒ 15 + 4 × 8 – 72 ÷ 5 + 16 × 3 = 101

⇒ 15 + 4 × 8 – 14.4 + 16 × 3 = 101

⇒ 15 + 32 – 14.4 + 48 = 101

⇒ 95 – 14.4 = 101

⇒ 80.6 = 101

Option 2) 15 and 16

After two numbers (not digits) interchanged then:

⇒ 16 + 5 × 8 – 72 ÷ 4 + 15 × 3 = 101

⇒ 16 + 5 × 8 – 18 + 15 × 3 = 101

⇒ 16 + 40 – 18 + 45 = 101

⇒ 101 – 18 = 101

⇒ 83 = 101

Option 3) 5 and 3

After two numbers (not digits) interchanged then:

⇒ 15 + 3 × 8 – 72 ÷ 4 + 16 × 5 = 101

⇒ 15 + 3 × 8 – 18 + 16 × 5 = 101

⇒ 15 + 24 – 18 + 80 = 101

⇒ 119 – 18 = 101

⇒ 101 = 101

Option 4) 8 and 4

After two numbers (not digits) interchanged then:

⇒ 15 + 5 × 4 – 72 ÷ 8 + 16 × 3 = 101

⇒ 15 + 5 × 4 – 9 + 16 × 3 = 101

⇒ 15 + 20 – 9 + 48 = 101

⇒ 83 – 9 = 101

⇒ 74 = 101

Hence, the correct answer is "5 and 3".

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Question 1905

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

Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term.

EYES : FTFZ :: MIND : OENJ :: REST : ?

  1. AOption (a)

    STSF

  2. BOption (b)

    TUFS

  3. COption (c)

    TUSF

  4. DOption (d)

    STRE

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

TUSF

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

EYES : FTFZ

MIND : OENJ

Similarly, REST : ?

Hence, the correct answer is "TUSF".

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Question 1906

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

In a certain code language, 'CLERK' is written as 'BKEQJ' and 'OFFICE' is written as 'OEEIBE'. How will 'POST' be written in that language?

  1. AOption (a)

    OROS

  2. BOption (b)

    OORS

  3. COption (c)

    RSOO

  4. DOption (d)

    OSOR

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

OORS

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is: Consonants - 1; Vowels are the same.

'CLERK' is written as 'BKEQJ'

'OFFICE' is written as 'OEEIBE'

Similarly, 'POST' will be written as:

Hence, the correct answer is "OORS".

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Question 1907

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

‘Obstinate’ is related to ‘Stubborn’ in the same way as ‘Resolute’ 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)

    Determined

  2. BOption (b)

    Wavering

  3. COption (c)

    Thoughtful

  4. DOption (d)

    Dithering

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Determined

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Synonyms.

Here,

Obstinate : Stubborn → Obstinate is a synonym of Stubborn.

Similarly,

Resolute : Determined → Resolute is a synonym of Determined.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

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Question 1908

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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?

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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.)

  1. AOption (a)

    68 – 54 – 94

  2. BOption (b)

    36 – 88 – 80

  3. COption (c)

    23 – 56 – 51

  4. DOption (d)

    34 – 56 – 62

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

68 – 54 – 94

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is: (3rd number - 1st number) × 2 = 2nd number.

1)  68 – 54 – 94 → (94 - 68) × 2 = 26 × 2 = 52 ≠ 54

2)  36 – 88 – 80 → (80 - 36) × 2 = 44 × 2 = 88

3)  23 – 56 – 51 → (51 - 23) × 2 = 28 × 2 = 56

4)  34 – 56 – 62 → (62- 34) × 2 = 28 × 2 = 56

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

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Question 1909

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17 is related to 102 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 29 is related to 174. To which of the following is 39 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)

    238

  2. BOption (b)

    234

  3. COption (c)

    228

  4. DOption (d)

    230

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

234

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: (1st number × 6) = 2nd number.

Now,

For, 17 : 102

⇒ 17 × 6 = 102.

For, 29 : 174

⇒ 29 × 6 = 174.

Similarly, for 39 ∶ ?

⇒ 39 × 6 = 234.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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Question 1910

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The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if all the letters in the word RICKET are arranged in English alphabetical order?

  1. AOption (a)

    Three

  2. BOption (b)

    Two

  3. COption (c)

    One

  4. DOption (d)

    None

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Two

Why this answer is correct

Given word: 'RICKET'

After arranged in alphabetical order:

AlphabetsRICKET
Alphabetical orderCEIKRT

Now,

there are Two alphabets "T" and "K" that will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word 'RICKET' is arranged in English alphabetical order.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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Question 1911

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

Select the correct combination of letters that when sequentially filled in the blanks of the given series will make the series logically complete.

B_FH_LNP_T_X

  1. AOption (a)

    DIQU

  2. BOption (b)

    DJRV

  3. COption (c)

    CKSU

  4. DOption (d)

    CIQW

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

DJRV

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Given Sequence: B_FH_LNP_T_X

Now, putting the letters in the blank spaces given in the option one by one:

Option 1) DIQU → BDFH / ILNP / QTUX

Option 2) DJRV → BDFH / JLNP / RTVX

Option 3) CKSU → BCFH / KLNP / STUX

Option 4) CIQW → BCFH / ILNP / QTWX

Hence, the correct answer is "DJRV".

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Question 1912

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

  1. AOption (a)

    1

  2. BOption (b)

    6

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    3

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1

Why this answer is correct

For find the opposite surface of '5', we need to compare the common surface in the given dices,

So, From Dice 1 and Dice 2,

From both dices, 6 is common and on the same surface. So, all remaining surface will be opposite to each other.

2 is opposite to 4

So, 1 will be opposite to 5.

Hence, the correct answer is "1".

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Question 1913

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

A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Why this answer is correct

The paper will look when unfolded:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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Question 1914

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

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

66, 75, 86, 99, 114, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    140

  2. BOption (b)

    135

  3. COption (c)

    139

  4. DOption (d)

    131

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

131

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

 

Hence, the correct answer is "131".

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Question 1915

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

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?

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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.)

8 – 33 – 66 – 81; 11 – 36 – 72– 87

  1. AOption (a)

    21 – 46 – 82 – 107

  2. BOption (b)

    15 – 40 – 80 – 95

  3. COption (c)

    18 – 43 – 86 – 100

  4. DOption (d)

    6 – 31 – 62 – 97

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

15 – 40 – 80 – 95

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is: 1st number + 25 = 2nd number; 2nd number × 2 = 3rd number; 3rd number + 15 = 4th number.

8 – 33 – 66 – 81 → 8 + 25 = 33; 33 × 2 = 66; 66 + 15 = 81

11 – 36 – 72– 87 → 11 + 25 = 36; 36 × 2 = 72; 72 + 15 = 87

Lets check options one by one:

1)  21 – 46 – 82 – 107 → 21 + 25 = 46; 46 × 2 = 92; 92 + 25 = 117

2)  15 – 40 – 80 – 95 → 15 + 25 = 40; 40 × 2 = 80; 80 + 15 = 95

3)  18 – 43 – 86 – 100 → 18 + 25 = 43; 43 × 2 = 66; 86 + 14 = 81

4)  6 – 31 – 62 – 97 → 6 + 25 = 31; 31 × 2 = 62; 62 + 35 = 97

Hence, the correct answer is "15 – 40 – 80 – 95".

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Question 1916

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Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that DOES NOT belong to that group?

(

Note:

The odd man out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.)

  1. AOption (a)

    QST

  2. BOption (b)

    ACD

  3. COption (c)

    TWW

  4. DOption (d)

    IKL

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

TWW

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

1)  QST

2)  ACD

3)  TWW

4)  IKL

Hence, the correct answer is "TWW".

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Question 1917

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

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

  1. AOption (a)

    10

  2. BOption (b)

    11

  3. COption (c)

    12

  4. DOption (d)

    13

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

13

Why this answer is correct

Counting the triangles are there in the given figure:

Hence, the correct answer is "13".

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Question 1918

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

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow from the statements.

Statements:

All papers are pencils.

All pencils are erasers.

All erasers are pens.

Conclusions:

I. All pens are papers.

II. Some papers are erasers.

III. Some pens are pencils.

  1. AOption (a)

    All the conclusions follow

  2. BOption (b)

    Only conclusions I and II follow

  3. COption (c)

    Only conclusions II and III follow

  4. DOption (d)

    Only conclusions I and III follow

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Only conclusions II and III follow

Why this answer is correct

Statements:

All papers are pencils.

All pencils are erasers.

All erasers are pens.

The least possible Venn diagram is as follows:

Conclusions:

I. All pens are papers. - False (because All papers are pencils, All pencils are erasers and All erasers are pens. So, it can be possible but not definite)

II. Some papers are erasers. - True (because All papers are pencils, and All pencils are erasers. So, Some papers are erasers too)

III. Some pens are pencils. - True (because All papers are pencils, All erasers are pens, and All pencils are erasers. So, Some pens are pencils too)

Hence, the correct answer is "Only conclusions II and III follow".

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Question 1919

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Which two signs should be interchanged to make the following equation correct?

139 + 40 ÷ 5 − 168 × 3 = 283

  1. AOption (a)

     − and +

  2. BOption (b)

    − and ×

  3. COption (c)

    ÷ and ×

  4. DOption (d)
    • and ÷
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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

÷ and ×

Why this answer is correct

Given equation: 139 + 40 ÷ 5 − 168 × 3 = 283

Option 1) − and +

Two signs need to be interchanged then:

⇒ 139 - 40 ÷ 5 + 168 × 3 = 283

⇒ 139 - 8 + 168 × 3 = 283

⇒ 139 - 8 + 504 = 283

⇒ 643 - 8 = 283

⇒ 635 = 283

Option 2) − and ×

Two signs need to be interchanged then:

⇒ 139 + 40 ÷ 5 × 168 - 3 = 283

⇒ 139 + 8 × 168 - 3 = 283

⇒ 139 + 1344 - 3 = 283

⇒  - 3 = 283

Option 3) ÷ and ×

Two signs need to be interchanged then:

⇒ 139 + 40 × 5 − 168 ÷ 3 = 283

⇒ 139 + 40 × 5 − 56 = 283

⇒ 139 + 200 − 56 = 283

⇒ 339 − 56 = 283

⇒ 283 = 283

Option 4) + and ÷

Two signs need to be interchanged then:

⇒ 139 ÷ 40 + 5 − 168 × 3 = 283

⇒ 3.475 + 5 − 168 × 3 = 283

⇒ 3.475 + 5 − 504 = 283

⇒ 8.475 − 504 = 283

⇒ -495.525 = 283

Hence, the correct answer is "÷ and ×".

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Question 1920

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In a certain code language,

A + B means ‘A is the son of B’,

A − B means ‘A is the wife of B’,

A × B means ‘A is the brother of B’ and

A ÷ B means ‘A is the mother of B’.

Based on the above, how is T related to P if ‘P − M + R ÷ T × S’?

  1. AOption (a)

     Brother’s wife

  2. BOption (b)

    Brother

  3. COption (c)

    Husband’s brother

  4. DOption (d)

    Sister

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Husband’s brother

Why this answer is correct

Family Chart:

Decoding the Symbols:

Symbol-+×÷
MeaningWifeSonBrotherMother

 

Given: P − M + R ÷ T × S

It means: P is the wife of M, M is the son of R, R is the mother of T and T is the brother of S.

So, T is the 'Husband’s brother' of P.

Hence, the correct answer is "Husband’s brother".

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

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