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.
W, Y, ?, E, I, K, O, Q, U
A
E
D
C
Correct answer
C
Why this answer is correct
Pattern followed here is,
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.
Select the option that is related to the fifth letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster and fourth letter cluster is related to third letter cluster.
GT : IY :: FR : HW :: IN : ?
JS
KS
IR
KU
Correct answer
KS
Why this answer is correct
For 'GT' related to 'JY':
| G(7) | T(20) |
|---|---|
| +2 ↓ | +5 ↓ |
| I(9) | Y(25) |
For 'FR' related to 'HW':
| F(6) | R(18) |
|---|---|
| +2 ↓ | +5 ↓ |
| H(8) | W(23) |
Applying the same logic to 'IN':
| I(9) | N(14) |
|---|---|
| +2 ↓ | +5 ↓ |
| K(11) | S(19) |
Thus, IN is related to KS.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
NZ, PT, TN, VH, ZB, ?, FP, HJ
AT
BY
CV
BV
Correct answer
BV
Why this answer is correct
Pattern followed here is,
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.
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.
(VS, XU, ZW) (FT, HV, JX)
(ET, GV, IX)
(ZA, BB, DE)
(JP, LS, NT)
(VI, XL, ZM)
Correct answer
(ET, GV, IX)
Why this answer is correct
For the set '(VS, XU, ZW)':
| V(22) | S(19) |
|---|---|
| +2 ↓ | +2 ↓ |
| X(24) | U(21) |
| +2 ↓ | +2 ↓ |
| Z(26) | W(23) |
For the set '(FT, HV, JX)':
| F(6) | T(20) |
|---|---|
| +2 ↓ | +2 ↓ |
| H(8) | V(22) |
| +2 ↓ | +2 ↓ |
| J(10) | X(24) |
Applying the same logic to '(ET, GV, IX)':
| E(5) | T(20) |
|---|---|
| +2 ↓ | +2 ↓ |
| G(7) | V(22) |
| +2 ↓ | +2 ↓ |
| I(9) | X(24) |
Thus, the letter clusters (ET, GV, IX) follow the same logic.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.
The calendar for the year 2013 will be the same as which of the following years?
2025
2019
2035
2037
Correct answer
2019
Why this answer is correct
The given year is 2013. Since it is not divisible by 4, it is an Ordinary Year. We calculate the sum of odd days starting from 2013 onwards:
2013 (Ordinary Year) ⇒ 1 odd day
2014 (Ordinary Year) ⇒ 1 odd day
2015 (Ordinary Year) ⇒ 1 odd day
2016 (Leap Year) ⇒ 2 odd days
2017 (Ordinary Year) ⇒ 1 odd day
2018 (Ordinary Year) ⇒ 1 odd day
Total sum of odd days = 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 7 odd days.
Since the sum of odd days becomes a multiple of 7 at the end of the year 2018, the calendar for the next year, 2019, will be exactly the same as the calendar for 2013.
Because 2019 is also an Ordinary Year, the condition is fully satisfied.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.
Alternate Method
To quickly find the repetition of a calendar, use the remainder when the year is divided by 4:
For the year 2013:
2013 ÷ 4 leaves a remainder of 1 (as 2012 is the previous leap year).
According to the rule, 2013 + 6 = 2019.
Hence, the calendar for 2013 will be the same as the year 2019.
5 teachers S, G, H, A and B are sitting in a row facing south (not necessarily in the same order). B is to the immediate right of S. A is fourth to the right of G. H is to the left of S. Who are sitting at the extreme ends of the row?
A and G
A and H
A and B
G and S
Correct answer
A and G
Why this answer is correct
5 teachers S, G, H, A and B are sitting in a row facing south (not necessarily in the same order).
A and G are sitting at the extreme ends of the row.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.
7 girls G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6 and G7 are sitting around a circular table facing opposite to the centre (not necessarily in the same order). G4 is not next to G6. G2 is not next to G1. G6 is second to the left of G3. G1 is third to the right of G3. G7 is third to the right of G6. Who is to the immediate left of G5?
G2
G1
G6
G4
Correct answer
G1
Why this answer is correct
7 girls G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6 and G7 are sitting around a circular table facing opposite to the centre (not necessarily in the same order).
G1 is to the immediate left of G5.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.
In the given four alternatives which word cannot be formed using the letters of the word ECOSYSTEM?
COMETS
STEAMS
MEETS
SEEMS
Correct answer
STEAMS
Why this answer is correct
Given word: ECOSYSTEM
(1) COMETS → Can be formed as all the required letters are present in the given word.
(2) STEAMS → Cannot be formed as it requires the letter "A", which is not present in the given word.
(3) MEETS → Can be formed as all the required letters are present in the given word (E appears twice in ECOSYSTEM). (4) SEEMS → Can be formed as all the required letters are present in the given word (E appears twice in ECOSYSTEM).
Hence, the correct answer is Option 2.
Find the next number.
1, 3, 10, 41, 206, 1237, ?
7331
8001
8660
9000
Correct answer
8660
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is,
1
(1 × 2) + 1 = 3
(3 × 3) + 1 = 10
(10 × 4) + 1 = 41
(41 × 5) + 1 = 206
(206 × 6) + 1 = 1237
(1237 × 7) + 1 = 8660
Thus, the next number in the series is 8660.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 3';
Find the missing number in the series.
723, 705, 690, 678, ?
669
670
671
672
Correct answer
669
Why this answer is correct
Logic followed here is,
723 - 18 = 705
705 - 15 = 690
690 - 12 = 678
678 - 9 = 669
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.
Find the next number in the sequence.
4, 13, 56, 289, 1750, ?
10,225
12,275
14,001
15,676
Correct answer
12,275
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is,
4 × 3 + 12 = 12 + 1 = 13
13 × 4 + 22 = 52 + 4 = 56
56 × 5 + 32 = 280 + 9 = 289
289 × 6 + 42 = 1734 + 16 = 1750
1750 × 7 + 52 = 12250 + 25 = 12,275
Thus, the next number in the sequence is 12,275.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 2';
Two figures given on the left side of (::) are related with some logic/rule/relation. Select the missing figure on the right side of (::) from the given alternatives based on the same logic/rule/relation.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
Pattern followed here is,
Similarly,
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 3”.
Two figures given on the left side of (::) are related with some logic/rule/relation. Select the missing figure on the right side of (::) from the given alternatives based on the same logic/rule/relation.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
Pattern followed here is,
Similarly,
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.
Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-number cluster in the same way as the second letter-number cluster is related to the first letter-number cluster and fourth letter-number cluster is related to third 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)
JT290 : KU436 :: BF300 : CG446 :: KO480 : ?
LN626
NM706
LP706
LP626
Correct answer
LP626
Why this answer is correct
JT290 : KU436
BF300 : CG446
Similarly,
KO480 : ?
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.
Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-number cluster in the same way as the second letter-number cluster is related to the first letter-number cluster and fourth letter-number cluster is related to third 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)
LPR80 : MSM180 :: AKP110 : KNB210 :: YVT150 : ?
OZY350
YZO250
OYZ250
ZYO350
Correct answer
OYZ250
Why this answer is correct
LPR80 : MSM180
AKP110 : KNB210:
Similarly,
YVT150 : ?
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.
12354
54321
54312
12345
Correct answer
12345
Why this answer is correct
Dictionary order of given words:
Correct order is: 12345
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.
Select the option that is related to the fourth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and fifth number is related to sixth 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)
9285 : 9334 :: ? : 7980 :: 4473 : 4522
7928
7930
7931
7932
Correct answer
7931
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: Second Number = First Number + 49
For the first pair 9285 : 9334
⇒ 9285 + 49 = 9334
Similarly, for the third pair 4473 : 4522
⇒ 4473 + 49 = 4522
Applying the same logic to the second pair to find the missing number
? : 7980
⇒ ? + 49 = 7980
⇒ ? = 7980 − 49
⇒ ? = 7931
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.
In a certain coded language 'BASIL' is coded as 'CCWGI' and 'TUMOR' is coded as 'UWQMO'.
How will 'DELTA' be coded in the same code language?
GIORW
GGQSX
DHQTV
EGPRX
Correct answer
EGPRX
Why this answer is correct
BASIL is coded as CCWGI →
TUMOR is coded as UWQMO →
Similarly,
let's find the code for DELTA:
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.
A clock is 4 minutes fast at 5:00 AM and 16 minutes fast at 5:00 PM.
At what time (in AM) will it show the correct time?
1:00
1:30
2:10
2:30
Correct answer
1:00
Why this answer is correct
The clock gains 12 minutes in a span of 12 hours.
Gain per hour = 12 minutes ÷ 12 hours = 1 minute per hour.
At 5:00 AM, the clock is already 4 minutes fast.
This means that to have been correct (zero error), the clock must have started gaining these 4 minutes from a point of zero error in the past.
Number of hours before 5:00 AM when the clock was correct = Initial gain ÷ Gain rate
Number of hours = 4 minutes ÷ 1 minute/hour = 4 hours.
Time when the clock was correct = 5:00 AM − 4 hours = 1:00 AM.
Therefore, the clock showed the correct time at 1:00 AM.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.
In the following figure series, select the figure which can be placed at the sign of question mark (?) from the given alternatives.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
Logic followed here is,
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.