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.
4096, 2048, 512, 256, 64, 32, ?, 4
26
8
14
30
Correct answer
8
Why this answer is correct
Logic followed here is,
4096 ÷ 2 = 2048
2048 ÷ 4 = 512
512 ÷ 2 = 256
256 ÷ 4 = 64
64 ÷ 2 = 32
32 ÷ 4 = 8
8 ÷ 2 = 4
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.
Y, E, ?, Q, W, C, I, O
K
Correct answer
K
Why this answer is correct
Pattern followed here is,
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.
Select the option that is related to the second letter cluster in the same way as the third letter cluster is related to the fourth letter cluster and fifth letter cluster is related to sixth letter cluster.
? : DK :: PS : SX :: XT : AY
CG
AD
DF
AF
Correct answer
AF
Why this answer is correct
For 'PS' related to 'SX':
| P(16) | S(19) |
|---|---|
| +3 ↓ | +5 ↓ |
| S(19) | X(24) |
For 'XT' related to 'AY':
| X(24) | T(20) |
|---|---|
| +3 ↓ | +5 ↓ |
| A(1) | Y(25) |
Applying the same logic to find the cluster related to 'DK':
| A(1) | F(6) |
|---|---|
| +3 ↓ | +5 ↓ |
| D(4) | K(11) |
Thus, AF is related to DK.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.
Select the option that is related to the third letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster and sixth letter cluster is related to fifth letter cluster.
VA : BZ :: GY : ? :: LI : RR
PA
MB
PB
Correct answer
MB
Why this answer is correct
VA : BZ →
LI : RR →
Similarly,
GY : ? →
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.
LJ, OG, RD, UA, ?, AU, DR, GO
XZ
XX
VX
Correct answer
XX
Why this answer is correct
Pattern followed here is,
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.
(TK, PE, LY) (KF, GZ, CT)
(RV, NP, JJ)
(RB, NX, IR)
(LU, HQ, EK)
(BW, XS, OM)
Correct answer
(RV, NP, JJ)
Why this answer is correct
For the set '(TK, PE, LY)':
| T(20) | K(11) |
|---|---|
| −4 ↓ | −6 ↓ |
| P(16) | E(5) |
| −4 ↓ | −6 ↓ |
| L(12) | Y(25) |
For the set '(KF, GZ, CT)':
| K(11) | F(6) |
|---|---|
| −4 ↓ | −6 ↓ |
| G(7) | Z(26) |
| −4 ↓ | −6 ↓ |
| C(3) | T(20) |
Applying the same logic to the alternatives:
Checking '(RV, NP, JJ)':
| R(18) | V(22) |
|---|---|
| −4 ↓ | −6 ↓ |
| N(14) | P(16) |
| −4 ↓ | −6 ↓ |
| J(10) | J(10) |
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
December 25 of a leap year is Sunday. How many total Wednesdays and Sundays are there in February of next year?
8
10
9
7
Correct answer
8
Why this answer is correct
Given: December 25 of a leap year is Sunday.
First, we determine the day of the week on which February 1 of the next year falls:
Remaining days in December = 31 − 25 = 6 days
Days in January of the next year = 31 days
Total days from December 25 to the end of January = 6 + 31 = 37 days
To find the day on January 31, we calculate the number of odd days:
37 ÷ 7 = 5 weeks and 2 odd days
Day on January 31 = Sunday + 2 days = Tuesday
Therefore, February 1 of the next year is a Wednesday.
Since the next year is a non-leap year, February has 28 days.
In a 28-day month, every day occurs exactly 4 times:
Number of Wednesdays = 4 (falling on the 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd)
Number of Sundays = 4 (falling on the 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th)
Total number of Wednesdays and Sundays = 4 + 4 = 8
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.
If 5 September 2015 was Saturday, then what day was it on 5 February 2016?
Thursday
Monday
Tuesday
Friday
Correct answer
Friday
Why this answer is correct
We need to calculate the number of days from 5 September 2015 to 5 February 2016:
Days remaining in September 2015 = 30 − 5 = 25 days
Days in October 2015 = 31 days
Days in November 2015 = 30 days
Days in December 2015 = 31 days
Days in January 2016 = 31 days
Days in February 2016 = 5 days (up to the target date)
Total number of days = 25 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 31 + 5 = 153 days
To find the odd days, divide the total days by 7:
153 ÷ 7 = 21 weeks and 6 odd days (remainder)
Given that 5 September 2015 was Saturday.
The day on 5 February 2016 = Saturday + 6 odd days
Counting 6 days forward from Saturday: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Hence, the day on 5 February 2016 was Friday.
Alternate Method
We can find the odd days for each month individually to simplify the addition:
September: 25 days ⇒ 25 ÷ 7 = 4 odd days
October: 31 days ⇒ 31 ÷ 7 = 3 odd days
November: 30 days ⇒ 30 ÷ 7 = 2 odd days
December: 31 days ⇒ 31 ÷ 7 = 3 odd days
January: 31 days ⇒ 31 ÷ 7 = 3 odd days
February: 5 days ⇒ 5 odd days
Total sum of odd days = 4 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 5 = 20 days
Final odd days = 20 ÷ 7 = 2 weeks and 6 odd days
The day was Saturday + 6 days = Friday.
Therefore, the correct answer is Friday.
5 persons C, D, F, G and H are sitting in a row facing north (not necessarily in the same order). Only C and F are to the left of D. Only H is to the right of G. F is at one of the extreme ends of the row.
How many persons are sitting between D and H?
1
0
2
3
Correct answer
1
Why this answer is correct
5 persons C, D, F, G and H are sitting in a row facing north (not necessarily in the same order).
Only one person sitting between D and H.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.
Height of 6 girls P, Q, R, S, T and U is compared. Height of no two girls is same. R is taller than only four girls. U is taller than both S and P. S and P both are taller than both Q and T. If the height of T is 140 cm, then what will be the possible height (in cm) of R?
168
140
138
135
Correct answer
168
Why this answer is correct
Given that there are 6 girls P, Q, R, S, T and U with different heights.
From the clues, we can deduce the following relationships:
→ This means only one girl is taller than R, so R is the 2nd tallest.
→ _ > R > _ > _ > _ > _
→ U > S and U > P. 3. S and P both are taller than both Q and T.
→ S > Q, S > T, P > Q, P > T. 4. Since R is the 2nd tallest, the only girl taller than R must be U.
→ The possible order from tallest to shortest is:
→ U > R > S > P > Q > T
Therefore, R must be taller than S, P, Q and T but shorter than U.
Among the given options, the possible height of R is 168 cm.
Thus, the possible height order can be:
U > 168 (R) > S > P > Q > 140 (T)
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
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 4”.
Select the option that is related to the sixth letter-number cluster in the same way as the first letter-number cluster is related to the second letter-number cluster and third letter-number cluster is related to fourth 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)
KO825 : HK425 :: HF916 : EB516 :: ? : CT428
XF828
FY728
FX828
XE728
Correct answer
FX828
Why this answer is correct
KO825 : HK425
HF916 : EB516
Similarly,
? : CT428
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 3”.
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)
GKN11 : CGJ121 :: LMF13 : HIB169 :: OSR15 : ?
NOK125
KPN225
KOM125
KON225
Correct answer
KON225
Why this answer is correct
GKN11 : CGJ121
LMF13 : HIB169
Similarly,
OSR15 : ?
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.
Select the option that is related to the first number in the same way as the fourth number is related to the third number and sixth number is related to fifth 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)
608 : ? :: 13 : 242 :: 138 : 367
843
837
845
849
Correct answer
837
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: Second Number = First Number + 229
For the pair 13 : 242
⇒ 13 + 229 = 242.
Similarly, for the pair 138 : 367
138 : 367
Applying the same logic to the pair
608 : ?
⇒ 608 + 229 = 837.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.
In a certain coded language 'TILE' is coded as 'UKKA' and 'NUMB' is coded as 'OWLX'. How will 'NOTE' be coded in the same code language?
MPSZ
POQZ
NQUC
OQSA
Correct answer
OQSA
Why this answer is correct
For TILE is coded as UKKA →
For NUMB is coded as OWLX →
Similarly,
let's find the code for
NOTE:
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.
A clock shows the correct time at 7 AM. The clock gains 2 seconds every 3 minutes. What time (in PM) will it show at 7 PM the same day?
7:16:00
7:14:00
7:08:00
7:12:00
Correct answer
7:08:00
Why this answer is correct
The time interval from 7 AM to 7 PM on the same day is:
Total duration = 12 hours
Converting the total duration into minutes:
Total minutes = 12 × 60 = 720 minutes
Given that the clock gains 2 seconds every 3 minutes:
Gain in 3 minutes = 2 seconds
Gain in 1 minute = 2/3 seconds
Total gain in 720 minutes = (2/3) × 720
Total gain = 2 × 240 = 480 seconds
Now, convert the total gain from seconds to minutes:
Total gain in minutes = 480 ÷ 60 = 8 minutes
Since the clock is gaining time, the time it shows at 7 PM will be the actual time plus the gain:
Time shown = 7:00 PM + 8 minutes = 7:08:00 PM
Hence, the time the clock will show is 7:08:00.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 3”.
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
Pattern followed here is,
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
Pattern followed here is,
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.
The ratio of present ages of two persons is 7 : 12. The sum of their ages is 57.6 years ago from now, what was the ratio of the ages of the two persons?
3 : 2
1 : 2
5 : 7
3 : 5
Correct answer
1 : 2
Why this answer is correct
The ratio of the present ages of two persons = 7 : 12
The sum of their present ages = 57
Let the present ages of the two persons be 7x and 12x.
According to the question:
7x + 12x = 57
19x = 57
x = 57 ÷ 19
x = 3
| Person | Ratio Part | Present Age |
|---|---|---|
| First Person | 7 | 7 × 3 = 21 years |
| Second Person | 12 | 12 × 3 = 36 years |
Ages 6 years ago from now:
Age of the first person = 21 − 6 = 15 years
Age of the second person = 36 − 6 = 30 years
Ratio of their ages 6 years ago:
Required Ratio = 15 : 30
Ratio = 1 : 2
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.
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.