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Reasoning PYQs

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

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Question 221

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Out of 100 people, 60 like Tea, 70 like Coffee, and 40 like both. How many people like only Tea or only Coffee?

  1. AOption (a)

    50

  2. BOption (b)

    60

  3. COption (c)

    40

  4. DOption (d)

    30

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Answer: (a)A.

50

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Question 222

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If the sum of 25 and 42 is multiplied by 5, what is the result?

  1. AOption (a)

    325

  2. BOption (b)

    335

  3. COption (c)

    345

  4. DOption (d)

    350

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Answer: (a)A.

325

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Question 223

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Find the one which completes the series:

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Answer: (a)A.
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Question 224

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Identify the image that does NOT belong to the group.

  1. AOption (a)

    S

  2. BOption (b)

    R

  3. COption (c)

    Q

  4. DOption (d)

    P

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Answer: (a)A.

S

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Question 225

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Select the option exactly similar to: P.O. Box 789, Attn: Billing Dept., 100 Main Ave., City, CA 90210

  1. AOption (a)

    PO Box 789, Attn: Billing Dept., 100 Main Ave., City, CA 90210

  2. BOption (b)

    P.O. Box 789, Attn: Billing Dept., 100 Main Ave., City, CA 90210

  3. COption (c)

    P.O. Box 789, Attn: Billing Dept., 100 Main Avenue, City, CA 90210

  4. DOption (d)

    P.O. Box 789, Attn: Billing Department, 100 Main Ave., City, CA 90210

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Answer: (a)A.

PO Box 789, Attn: Billing Dept., 100 Main Ave., City, CA 90210

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Question 226

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Based on the roll numbers above, where the first two digits indicate the center ID: How many new roll numbers must Center '17' register to have the same total count as Center '15'?

  1. AOption (a)

    0

  2. BOption (b)

    1

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    3

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Answer: (a)A.

0

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Question 227

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Which center code does not maintain the pattern of two letters followed by two digits?

  1. AOption (a)

    AB12

  2. BOption (b)

    CD34

  3. COption (c)

    56EF

  4. DOption (d)

    GH78

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Answer: (a)A.

AB12

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Question 228

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Which number will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following series?

12, 25, 17, 30, 22, 35, 27,?

  1. AOption (a)

    37

  2. BOption (b)

    40

  3. COption (c)

    42

  4. DOption (d)

    45

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Answer: (a)A.

37

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Question 229

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Which of the following option would most strengthen the government's argument?

Argument:

"To improve the health of the community, the local government should ban the sale of oversized sugary beverages."

  1. AOption (a)

    A survey shows that most residents dislike the taste of diet sodas.

  2. BOption (b)

    Data from a neighboring city shows a decrease in obesity rates after implementing a similar ban.

  3. COption (c)

    The ban would primarily affect small, independent grocery stores rather than large chains

  4. DOption (d)

    The tax revenue generated from the remaining smaller sugary beverages would increase slightly.

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Answer: (a)A.

A survey shows that most residents dislike the taste of diet sodas.

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Question 230

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Which of the following option, if true, would most strengthen this argument?

Argument:

"To maximize productivity, large companies should eliminate employee sick leave and instead offer a bonus for perfect

attendance."

  1. AOption (a)

    Studies show that the majority of sick leave taken is actually due to minor ailments that don't require time off.

  2. BOption (b)

    Employees who frequently take sick leave often feel guilty about missing work.

  3. COption (c)

    The cost of processing sick leave claims is very low for large companies

  4. DOption (d)

    Offering attendance bonuses is a common practice in smaller, less productive firms.

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Answer: (a)A.

Studies show that the majority of sick leave taken is actually due to minor ailments that don't require time off.

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Question 231

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The following question figure is embedded in one of the answer choices. Select the answer that contains the question figure.

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Answer: (a)A.
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Question 232

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Pointing towards Sonu, Riya said, "His mother is the only daughter of my mother." How is the Riya related to the Sonu?

  1. AOption (a)

    Mother

  2. BOption (b)

    Grandmother

  3. COption (c)

    Sister

  4. DOption (d)

    Daughter

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Answer: (a)A.

Mother

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Question 233

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The following question figure is embedded in one of the answer choices. Select the answer that contains the question figure.

Question figure:

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Answer: (a)A.
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Question 234

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Find the number of triangles in the given figure.

  1. AOption (a)

    18

  2. BOption (b)

    20

  3. COption (c)

    24

  4. DOption (d)

    27

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Answer: (a)A.

18

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Question 235

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Count the number of parallelogram in the given figure.

  1. AOption (a)

    20

  2. BOption (b)

    18

  3. COption (c)

    16

  4. DOption (d)

    12

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Answer: (a)A.

20

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Question 236

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Select a figure from the answer set the contents of which may best substitute the question marks in problems at such that figure III is related to figure IV in the same way as figure I is related to figure II.

Answer Figures:

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

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Answer: (a)A.

A

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Question 237

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A is B's brother. A's sister is C. D is E's brother. E is B's daughter. Who are the niece and nephew of A?

  1. AOption (a)

    B and E

  2. BOption (b)

    Cand B

  3. COption (c)

    D and E

  4. DOption (d)

    C and D

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Answer: (a)A.

B and E

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Question 238

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Data Entry Operator (Contractual)

Eligibility Criteria (as on 01-04-2025):

  1. Minimum 18 years old.

  2. Passed Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) with any subject.

  3. Should have typing speed of at least 40 words per minute (WPM).

  4. Must commit to a minimum 1-year contract.

before joining a Master's program. Case: Vivek is 20 years old and has a B.Sc. in Physics. His typing speed is 35 WPM, and he states he will only work for 9 months

Question: What decision should be made in Vivek's case?

  1. AOption (a)

    Refer the case to the HR Manager

  2. BOption (b)

    Reject the application

  3. COption (c)

    Select the candidate provisionally

  4. DOption (d)

    Select, provided he improves his typing speed immediatel

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Answer: (a)A.

Refer the case to the HR Manager

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Question 239

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Which column has a sum that is a perfect square?

  1. AOption (a)

    Column A

  2. BOption (b)

    Column B

  3. COption (c)

    Column C

  4. DOption (d)

    Column D

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Answer: (a)A.

Column A

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Question 240

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A local cafe you frequently visit consistently pours used cooking oil down a storm drain in the alley behind their shop. You are aware that this can pollute the regional water system and cause sewer blockages. What is the most effective way to handle this?

  1. AOption (a)

    Stop visiting the cafe and tell your friends to do the same.

  2. BOption (b)

    Send an anonymous letter to the cafe owner, warning them to cease their actions.

  3. COption (c)

    Submit an official complaint to the local health or public works department.

  4. DOption (d)

    Place a large sign by the storm drain warning against pollution

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Stop visiting the cafe and tell your friends to do the same.

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