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?
OPOR, NOPS, ?, LMRU, KLSV
MNQT
MNTQ
MNQP
NMQT
Correct answer
MNQT
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "MNQT".
Select the option that represents the letters that when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below will complete
the letter series.
Y _ Y _ _ Y _ T _ Y _ Y
YTYTYT
TTYYTT
TYTYYT
TYTYTY
Correct answer
TYTYYT
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Given Sequence: Y _ Y _ _ Y _ T _ Y _ Y
Now, putting the letters in the blank spaces given in the option one by one:
Option 1) YTYTYT → Y Y Y / T Y Y / T T Y / Y T Y
Option 2) TTYYTT → Y T Y / T Y Y / Y T T / Y T Y
Option 3) TYTYYT → Y T Y / Y T Y / Y T Y / Y T Y
Here, 'Y T Y' is the pattern.
Option 4) TYTYTY → Y T Y / Y T Y / Y T T Y Y Y
Hence, the correct answer is "TYTYYT".
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The correct mirror image of the given figure is:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
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.)
82 – 46 – 10
90 – 99 – 108
67 – 45 – 23
90 – 51 – 13
Correct answer
90 – 51 – 13
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is: (1st number + 3rd number) / 2 = 2nd number.
1) 82 – 46 – 10 → (82 + 10) / 2 = 92 / 2 = 46
2) 90 – 99 – 108 → (90 + 108) / 2 = 198 / 2 = 99
3) 67 – 45 – 23 → (67 + 23) / 2 = 90 / 2 = 45
4) 90 – 51 – 13 → (90 + 13) / 2 = 103 / 2 = 51.5 ≠ 51
Thus, "90 – 51 – 13" is the one that does NOT belong to that group.
Hence, the correct answer is "90 – 51 – 13".
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 3".
Based on the position in the English alphabetical order, three of the following letter-clusters are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter-cluster.
Note:
The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster.
SUZY
MPUT
QSXW
PRWV
Correct answer
MPUT
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
1) SUZY
2) MPUT
3) QSXW
4) PRWV
Hence, the correct answer is "MPUT".
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.
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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.)
(108, 12, 9)
(114, 19, 6)
(136, 17, 8)
(144, 14, 8)
(156, 18, 5)
(148, 16, 9)
Correct answer
(136, 17, 8)
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: 2nd number × 3rd number = 1st number.
Now,
For (108, 12, 9):
⇒ 12 × 9 = 108
For, (114, 19, 6)
⇒ 19 × 6 = 114
Similarly, for (136, 17, 8)
⇒ 17 × 8 = 136
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
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.)
17 – 19 – 16 – 20; 22 – 24 – 21 – 25
15 – 17 – 14 – 18
16 – 18 – 12 – 16
11 – 13 – 10 – 15
18 – 20 – 16 – 14
Correct answer
15 – 17 – 14 – 18
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is: 1st number + 2 = 2nd number; 2nd number - 3 = 3rd number; 3rd number + 4 = 4th number.
17 – 19 – 16 – 20 → 17 + 2 = 19; 19 - 3 = 16; 16 + 4 = 20;
22 – 24 – 21 – 25 → 22 + 2 = 24; 24 - 3 = 21; 21 + 4 = 25;
Similarly,
Option 1) 15 – 17 – 14 – 18 → 15 + 2 = 17: 17 - 3 = 14; 14 + 4 = 18
Option 2) 16 – 18 – 12 – 16 → 16 + 2 = 18; 18 - 6 = 12; 12 + 4 = 16
Option 3) 11 – 13 – 10 – 15 → 11 + 2 = 13; 13 - 3 = 10; 10 + 5 = 15
Option 4) 18 – 20 – 16 – 14 → 18 + 2 = 20; 20 - 4 = 16; 16 - 2 = 14
Hence, the correct answer is "15 – 17 – 14 – 18".
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 conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the
statements.
Statements:
All pastries are chocolates.
Some chocolates are cookies.
All cookies are cakes.
Conclusions:
(I) No pastry is a cake.
(II) Some cakes are chocolates.
Only conclusion I follows.
Both conclusions I and II follow.
Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
Only conclusion II follows.
Correct answer
Only conclusion II follows.
Why this answer is correct
Statements:
All pastries are chocolates.
Some chocolates are cookies.
All cookies are cakes.
The least possible Venn diagram is as follows:
Conclusions:
(I) No pastry is a cake. - False (because there is no direct relation given between pastry and cake so it can be possible but not definite)
(II) Some cakes are chocolates. - True (because Some chocolates are cookies and All cookies are cakes. So, Some cakes are chocolates it is definite)
Hence, the correct answer is "Only conclusion II follows".
Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of ? will logically complete the series.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
All letters are flipped horizontally one-by-one in each next figure.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
In a certain code language, 'FRAMED' is coded as '497621' and 'DREAMT' is coded as '769542'. What is the code for 'T' in that language?
5
1
4
7
Correct answer
5
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Thus, the code for 'T' = 5
Hence, the correct answer is "5".
In this question, three statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be
true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically
follows/follow from the statements.
Statements:
All red are green.
All green are pink.
No pink is blue.
Conclusions:
I. No green is blue.
II. Some blue are red.
Only conclusion II follows.
Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
Only conclusion I follows.
Both conclusions I and II follow.
Correct answer
Only conclusion I follows.
Why this answer is correct
Statements:
All red are green.
All green are pink.
No pink is blue.
The least possible Venn diagram is as follows:
Conclusions:
I. No green is blue. - True (because All green are pink and No pink is blue. So, No green is also blue)
II. Some blue are red. - False (because All red are green, All green are pink and No pink is blue. So, Some blue cannot red)
Hence, the correct answer is "Only conclusion I follows".
The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word 'SPIDER' is arranged in the English alphabetical order?
Three
None
Two
One
Correct answer
One
Why this answer is correct
Given word: 'SPIDER'
After arranged in alphabetical order:
| Alphabets | S | P | I | D | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabetical order | D | E | I | P | R | S |
Now,
there are only One alphabets "I" that will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word 'SPIDER' is arranged in English alphabetical order.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
A square 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".
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
30, 22, 36, 75, 178, ?
343
480
361
400
Correct answer
480
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "480".
A sheet of paper is folded along the dotted line successively along the directions shown and is then punched in the last.
How would this paper look when unfolded?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The paper will look when unfolded:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
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
ORTU
XZCH
MORW
PRUZ
Correct answer
ORTU
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
1) ORTU
2) XZCH
3) MORW
4) PRUZ
Hence, the correct answer is "ORTU".
In a certain code language, ‘D’ is coded as ‘16’, ‘B’ is coded as ‘4’ and ‘T’ is coded as ‘400’. How will ‘H’ be coded in the same language?
8
64
25
36
Correct answer
64
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
‘D’ is coded as ‘16’,
‘B’ is coded as ‘4’
‘T’ is coded as ‘400’
Similarly, ‘H’ will be coded as:
Hence, the correct answer is "64".
In a certain code language,
‘A + B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’;
‘A − B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’;
‘A × B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’ and
‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the father of B’.
Based on the above, how is I related to H if ‘B + R × I − T ÷ H’?
Father’s father
Father’s sister
Brother
Father’s brother
Correct answer
Father’s brother
Why this answer is correct
Family Chart:
Decoding the Symbols:
| Symbol | + | - | × | ÷ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Mother | Brother | Wife | Father |
Given: B + R × I − T ÷ H
It means: B is the mother of R, R is the wife of I, I is the brother of T and T is the father of H.
S, I is the Father’s brother of H.
Hence, the correct answer is "Father’s brother".
Each of the letters in the word ‘DARKEN’ is arranged in the English alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter which is second from the left end and the one which is third from the right end in the new letter-cluster thus formed?
Six
Eight
Five
Seven
Correct answer
Six
Why this answer is correct
Given word: 'DARKEN'
After arranged in alphabetical order:
| Alphabets | D | A | R | K | E | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabetical order | A | D | E | K | N | R |
After arranged in alphabetical order,
Second alphabet from the left end is: D,
Third alphabet from the right end is: K,
Now,
there are 6 letters between D and K.
| D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K |
|---|
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
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.