Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
K, F, Y, T, ?, H, A, V, O
L
O
M
J
Correct answer
M
Why this answer is correct
Pattern followed here is,
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 3”.
Select the option that is related to the sixth letter cluster in the same way as the first letter cluster is related to the second letter cluster and third letter cluster is related to fourth letter cluster.
EQ : ZK :: CJ : XD :: ? : IR
N
PX
NX
PY
Correct answer
NX
Why this answer is correct
For 'EQ' related to 'ZK':
| E(5) | Q(17) |
|---|---|
| −5 ↓ | −6 ↓ |
| Z(26) | K(11) |
For 'CJ' related to 'XD':
| C(3) | J(10) |
|---|---|
| −5 ↓ | −6 ↓ |
| X(24) | D(4) |
Applying the same logic to find the cluster related to 'IR':
| N(14) | X(24) |
|---|---|
| −5 ↓ | −6 ↓ |
| I(9) | R(18) |
Thus, the cluster NX is related to IR in the same way.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.
In the following question, set of letter clusters are given. The letter clusters of each set are related to the letter clusters of the same set by some Logic/Rule/Relation. From the given alternatives, select a group of letter clusters which follows the same Logic/Rule/Relation.
(HA, JC, OH) (QC, SE, XJ)
(EI, GK, LP)
(KO, MT, NY)
(FC, HH, HM)
(DV, FA, JF)
Correct answer
(EI, GK, LP)
Why this answer is correct
For the set '(HA, JC, OH)':
| H(8) | A(1) |
|---|---|
| +2 ↓ | +2 ↓ |
| J(10) | C(3) |
| +5 ↓ | +5 ↓ |
| O(15) | H(8) |
For the set '(QC, SE, XJ)':
| Q(17) | C(3) |
|---|---|
| +2 ↓ | +2 ↓ |
| S(19) | E(5) |
| +5 ↓ | +5 ↓ |
| X(24) | J(10) |
Applying the same logic to '(EI, GK, LP)':
| E(5) | I(9) |
|---|---|
| +2 ↓ | +2 ↓ |
| G(7) | K(11) |
| +5 ↓ | +5 ↓ |
| L(12) | P(16) |
Thus, the group (EI, GK, LP) follows the same logic as the given sets.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.
In the following question, set of letter clusters are given. The letter clusters of each set are related to the letter clusters of the same set by some Logic/Rule/Relation. From the given alternatives, select a group of letter clusters which follows the same Logic/Rule/Relation.
(QT, LN, GH) (AU, VO, QI)
(OJ, ME, IY)
(KD, FX, AR)
(XH, PC, IW)
(CG, WB, NV)
Correct answer
(KD, FX, AR)
Why this answer is correct
For '(QT, LN, GH)':
| Q(17) | T(20) |
|---|---|
| −5 ↓ | −6 ↓ |
| L(12) | N(14) |
| −5 ↓ | −6 ↓ |
| G(7) | H(8) |
For '(AU, VO, QI)':
| A(1) | U(21) |
|---|---|
| −5 ↓ | −6 ↓ |
| V(22) | O(15) |
| −5 ↓ | −6 ↓ |
| Q(17) | I(9) |
Applying the same logic to '(KD, FX, AR)':
| K(11) | D(4) |
|---|---|
| −5 ↓ | −6 ↓ |
| F(6) | X(24) |
| −5 ↓ | −6 ↓ |
| A(1) | R(18) |
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.
If 19 June 2024 is a Saturday, then what day will 25 December 2024 be?
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Friday
Correct answer
Saturday
Why this answer is correct
The given reference date is 19 June 2024, which is a Saturday. We need to find the day on 25 December 2024.
Number of days from 19 June 2024 to 25 December 2024:
June: 30 − 19 = 11 days
July: 31 days
August: 31 days
September: 30 days
October: 31 days
November: 30 days
December: 25 days (up to the target date)
Total number of days = 11 + 31 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 30 + 25 = 189 days
Now, calculate the number of odd days by dividing the total days by 7:
189 ÷ 7 = 27 weeks and 0 remainder.
The number of odd days is 0.
The day on 25 December 2024 = Saturday + 0 odd days = Saturday.
Hence, 25 December 2024 will be a Saturday.
Alternate Method
We can calculate odd days for each month separately to find the total odd days:
June (remaining 11 days): 11 ÷ 7 ⇒ 4 odd days
July (31 days): 31 ÷ 7 ⇒ 3 odd days
August (31 days): 31 ÷ 7 ⇒ 3 odd days
September (30 days): 30 ÷ 7 ⇒ 2 odd days
October (31 days): 31 ÷ 7 ⇒ 3 odd days
November (30 days): 30 ÷ 7 ⇒ 2 odd days
December (25 days): 25 ÷ 7 ⇒ 4 odd days
Total odd days = 4 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 4 = 21 odd days
Final odd days = 21 ÷ 7 ⇒ 0 remainder.
Day = Saturday + 0 = Saturday.
Hence, the correct answer is Saturday.
If the month of January 2019 ended on Wednesday, then which date was the last Wednesday of June 2019?
24
27
28
25
Correct answer
27
Why this answer is correct
Given that January 2019 ended on a Wednesday, it means January 31, 2019, was a Wednesday.
First, we calculate the total number of days from February 1 to June 30, 2019:
Total days = 28 (Feb) + 31 (Mar) + 30 (Apr) + 31 (May) + 30 (Jun) = 150 days
Number of odd days = 150 ÷ 7
150 = (21 × 7) + 3
The remainder is 3, so there are 3 odd days.
The day on June 30, 2019 = Wednesday + 3 days = Saturday.
Now, we count backward from June 30 to find the last Wednesday of the month:
The last Wednesday of June 2019 was the 27th.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.
7 girls A, B, C, X, Y, W and Z are sitting around a circular table facing opposite to the centre (not necessarily in the same order). W is second to the left of X. W is the immediate neighbour of B and C. Z is fourth to the left of B. Y is not the immediate neighbour of C. Which of the following statement is correct?
I. X and W are immediate neighbours of B.
II. C is to the immediate left of W.
Only I
Only II
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
Correct answer
Both I and II
Why this answer is correct
7 girls A, B, C, X, Y, W and Z are sitting around a circular table facing opposite to the centre (not necessarily in the same order).
I. X and W are immediate neighbours of B → Correct.
II. C is to the immediate left of W → Correct.
Both I and II are correct.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 3”.
7 workers P, Q, R, S, T, U and V are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in same order). R is the immediate neighbour of T and U. S is the immediate neighbour of P and V. V is second to the left of U. T is second to the right of U. Who is sitting third to the left of Q?
T
R
S
P
Correct answer
P
Why this answer is correct
7 workers P, Q, R, S, T, U and V are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in same order).
P is sitting third to the left of Q.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.
7 boys A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circular table facing opposite to the centre (not necessarily in the same order). F is fifth to the right of G. C is fourth to the left of G. B is the immediate neighbour of F and G. D is not the immediate neighbour of C. A is second to the left of B. What is the position of E with respect to F?
Third to the left
Third to the right
Second to the right
Second to the left
Correct answer
Third to the left
Why this answer is correct
Position of E with respect to F: Starting at F(6) and moving left (counterclockwise direction for outward-facing seats): 6 → 5(A) → 4(C) → 3(E). Thus, E is third to the left of F.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.
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From the following options, choose the one word that cannot be formed using the letters of the word 'EXPLANATION'.
PLAN
CAT
AXLE
LATE
Correct answer
CAT
Why this answer is correct
Given word: EXPLANATION
(1) PLAN → Can be formed as all the letters (P, L, A, N) are present in the given word. (2) CAT → Cannot be formed as the letter "C" is not present in the given word.
(3) AXLE → Can be formed as all the letters (A, X, L, E) are present in the given word. (4) LATE → Can be formed as all the letters (L, A, T, E) are present in the given word.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
In the following among four alternatives, which of the following cannot be formed using the letters of the word 'CONSIDERATION'?
DENOMINATION
DONATION
RATION
CONSIDER
Correct answer
DENOMINATION
Why this answer is correct
Given word: CONSIDERATION
(1) DENOMINATION → Can not be formed as the given word contains no letter "M", so this word cannot be formed. (2) DONATION → Can be formed as all the required letters are present in the given word. (3) RATION → Can be formed as all the required letters are present in the given word. (4) CONSIDER → Can be formed as all the required letters are present in the given word.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
In a farm, there are cows and hens. The total number of heads is 50 and the total number of legs is 140. How many hens are there?
20
25
30
15
Correct answer
30
Why this answer is correct
Let the number of cows be C and the number of hens be H.
Total heads = 50, so the equation is: C + H = 50 — (i)
Total legs = 140, so the equation is: 4C + 2H = 140 — (ii)
From equation (i), we can express C as: C = 50 − H
Now, substitute the value of C in equation (ii):
4 × (50 − H) + 2H = 140
200 − 4H + 2H = 140
200 − 2H = 140
2H = 200 − 140
2H = 60
H = 60 ÷ 2
H = 30
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 3”.
Identify the wrong number in the following series.
0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 12, 21, 34
8
12
21
34
Correct answer
12
Why this answer is correct
Logic followed here is,
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.
Find the next number in the sequence.
5, 13, 44, 183, 926, ?
4629
5569
6013
6847
Correct answer
5569
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is,
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 2';
Find the next term in the sequence.
2B, 9D, 28G, 65K, 126P, ?
215U
217V
219W
218T
Correct answer
217V
Why this answer is correct
Pattern followed here is,
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.
Select the option that is related to the first letter-number cluster in the same way as the fourth letter-number cluster is related to the third letter-number cluster and sixth letter-number cluster is related to fifth letter-number cluster. (
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)
LQT150 : ? :: TVP250 : SYW470 :: UKL350 : ONX570
WOT350
TWO340
WTO370
OTW350
Correct answer
WTO370
Why this answer is correct
TVP250 : SYW470 →
UKL350 : ONX570 →
Similarly,
LQT150 : ?→
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.
51324
15342
15324
51342
Correct answer
51342
Why this answer is correct
Dictionary order of given words:
Correct order is: 51342
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.
Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and fourth number is related to third number. (
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)
546 : 511 :: 9745 : 9710 :: 5736 : ?
5701
5702
5699
5695
Correct answer
5701
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: Second Number = First Number − 35
For the first pair 546 : 511
⇒ 546 − 35 = 511
For the second pair 9745 : 9710
⇒ 9745 − 35 = 9710
Applying the same logic to the third pair
5736 : ?
⇒ 5736 − 35 = 5701
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.
In a certain coded language 'PART' is coded as 'QDPO' and 'GUNS' is coded as 'HXLN'.
How will 'BONK' be coded in the same code language?
EQKE
CRLF
DRKH
BTKG
Correct answer
CRLF
Why this answer is correct
PART is coded as QDPO →
GUNS is coded as HXLN →
Similarly, let us find the code for BONK:
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.
In a certain coded language 'BEAMS' is coded as 'CHFLQ' and 'ARISE' is coded as 'BUNRC'.
How will 'CONGO' be coded in the same code language?
BRQGN
ESSEO
DRSFM
BPTHN
Correct answer
DRSFM
Why this answer is correct
BEAMS is coded as CHFLQ →
ARISE is coded as BUNRC →
Similarly,
let's find the code for CONGO:
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 3”.
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.