Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The correct mirror image of the given figure is:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
All the alphabets in the word 'CARDBOARD' are arranged in the alphabetical order. How many alphabets are there in the English alphabetical series between the alphabet which is fourth from the left end and the one which is second from the right end in the newly formed cluster of nine letters?
12
16
14
10
Correct answer
14
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
All the alphabets in the word 'CARDBOARD' are arranged in the alphabetical order.
The alphabet which is fourth from the left end = C
The one which is second from the right end = R
Alphabetical series between the alphabet which is fourth from the left end and the one which is second from the right end in the newly formed cluster of nine letters = C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R
Thus, 14 alphabets are there in the English alphabetical series between the alphabet which is fourth from the left end and the one which is second from the right end in the newly formed cluster of nine letters.
Hence, the correct answer is "14".
Identify 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:
Number of sides in the shape is increasing by 1 and number of arrow is increasing by 1.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
In the following series, only one letter-cluster is incorrect. Select the incorrect letter-cluster.
ZXU SQN LKI ECZ XVS
XVS
ECZ
LKI
SQN
Correct answer
LKI
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
ZXU
SQN
LKI
ECZ
XVS
Thus, LKI is the incorrect letter-cluster.
Hence, the correct answer is "3".
In a certain code language, 'DRAPE' is coded as '65432' and 'TAPED' is coded as '24596'. What is the code for 'R' in that language?
2
6
3
9
Correct answer
3
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Thus, the code for 'R' = 3.
Hence, the correct answer is "3".
The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word ‘DOWNSIZE’ is re-arranged in the English alphabetical order from left to right?
Four
Three
Two
One
Correct answer
Two
Why this answer is correct
Given word: 'DOWNSIZE'
After arranged in alphabetical order:
| Alphabets | D | O | W | N | S | I | Z | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabetical order | D | E | I | N | O | S | W | Z |
Now,
there are Two alphabets "D" and "N" that will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word 'DOWNSIZE' is arranged in English alphabetical order.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
19 is related to 76 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 27 is related to 108. To which of the following is 49 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)
190
198
202
196
Correct answer
196
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: 1st number × 4 = 2nd number.
Now,
For, 19 is related to 76
⇒ 19 × 4 = 76.
For, 27 is related to 108
⇒ 27 × 4 = 108.
Similarly, for 49
⇒ 49 × 4 = 196.
So, 49 will be related to 196.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
14
17
18
15
Correct answer
17
Why this answer is correct
Counting the triangles are there in the given figure:
Hence, the correct answer is "17".
Select the option that represents the letters that when placed from left to right in the blanks below will complete the given letter series.
C A R E T _ R C A _ E T C R C A R _ T C R _ A R E T _ R C A
CRCCE
CRCEC
CERCC
CRECC
Correct answer
CRECC
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Given Sequence: C A R E T _ R C A _ E T C R C A R _ T C R _ A R E T _ R C A
Now, putting the letters in the blank spaces given in the option one by one:
Option 1) CRCCE → C A R E T C R / C A R E T C R / C A R C T C R / C A R E T E R / C A
Option 2) CRCEC → C A R E T C R / C A R E T C R / C A R C T C R / E A R E T C R / C A
Option 3) CERCC → C A R E T C R / C A E E T C R / C A R R T C R / C A R E T C R / C A
Option 4) CRECC → C A R E T C R / C A R E T C R / C A R E T C R / C A R E T C R / C A
Here, 'C A R E T C R' is the pattern followed.
Hence, the correct answer is "CRECC".
'LISP' is related to 'ORHK' in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, 'WAND' is related to 'DZMW'. To which of the following is 'BOTE' related, following the same logic?
YKFU
YMHV
YKFV
YLGV
Correct answer
YLGV
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
'LISP' is related to 'ORHK'
'WAND' is related to 'DZMW'
Similarly, 'BOTE' is related to:
Hence, the correct answer is "YLGV".
Select the number that will come in the place of the question mark(?), if '+' and '−' are interchanged and '×' and '÷' are interchanged
61 − 42 × 6 ÷ 9 + 27 = ?
89
84
101
97
Correct answer
97
Why this answer is correct
BODMAS Table:
After decoding signs:
| Signs | Decoded signs |
|---|---|
| + | - |
| - | + |
| × | ÷ |
| ÷ | × |
Given equation: 61 − 42 × 6 ÷ 9 + 27 = ?
After interchanging the signs then:
⇒ 61 + 42 ÷ 6 × 9 - 27 = ?
⇒ ? = 61 + 7 × 9 - 27
⇒ ? = 61 + 63 - 27
⇒ ? = 124 - 27 = 97
Hence, the correct answer is "97".
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘÷’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘+’ are interchanged?
2 × 16 ÷ 36 + 42 − 6 = ?
-234
-246
-216
-280
Correct answer
-234
Why this answer is correct
BODMAS Table:
After decoding signs:
| Signs | Decoded signs |
|---|---|
| ÷ | - |
| - | ÷ |
| × | + |
| + | × |
Given equation: 2 × 16 ÷ 36 + 42 − 6 = ?
After interchanging the signs then:
⇒ 2 + 16 - 36 × 42 ÷ 6 = ?
⇒ ? = 2 + 16 - 36 × 7
⇒ ? = 2 + 16 - 252
⇒ ? = 18 - 252
⇒ ? = -234
Hence, the correct answer is "-234".
Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
AEYT, CGWR, EIUP, ? , IMQL
GKSN
GLTN
GKTN
GLSN
Correct answer
GKSN
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "GKSN".
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Number of arc is increasing by 1 alternatively.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
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.
UOW
IAK
PJR
LFN
Correct answer
IAK
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Option 1) UOW
Option 2) IAK
Option 3) PJR
Option 4) LFN
Hence, the correct answer is "IAK".
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The correct mirror image of the given figure is:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The paper will look when unfolded:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Which of the following numbers will replace the question marks (?) in the given series?
88, 78, 70, 64, 60, ?
56, 56
56, 54
58, 56
58, 58
Correct answer
58, 58
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "58, 58".
‘Tame’ is related to ‘Wild’ in the same way as ‘Adjacent’ 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.)
Close
Distant
Accommodating
Neighbouring
Correct answer
Distant
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: Opposites
Here,
‘Tame’ is related to ‘Wild’ → Tame and Wild are opposites.
Similarly,
‘Adjacent’ is related to ‘Distant’ → Adjacent and Distant are opposites.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Study the given diagram carefully and answer the question that follows. The numbers in different sections indicate the number of students who like to study different subjects.
What is the difference between the number of students who like to study all the three subjects and that of students who like to study biology only?
16
3
19
17
Correct answer
16
Why this answer is correct
According to the given information:
The number of students who like to study all the three subjects = 4
The number of students who like to study biology only = 20
Thus, the difference between the number of students who like to study all the three subjects and that of students who like to study biology only = 20 - 4 = 16.
Hence, the correct answer is "16".
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.