Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
A series is given with one term wrong. Select the wrong term from the given alternatives.
548, 540, 532, 524, 519, 508, 500, 492
500
519
492
540
Correct answer
519
Why this answer is correct
Logic followed here is,
548
548 − 8 = 540
540 − 8 = 532
532 − 8 = 524
524 − 8 = 516 ≠ 519
516 − 8 = 508
508 − 8 = 500
500 − 8 = 492
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.
BU, YR, ?, SI, PC, MV, JN, GE
UO
VP
VN
SN
Correct answer
VN
Why this answer is correct
Pattern followed here is,
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 3”.
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
FG, CC, ZX, WR, TK, ?, NT, KJ
QZ
QC
RE
OC
Correct answer
QC
Why this answer is correct
Pattern followed here is,
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.
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.
(UN, RG, OZ) (SA, PT, MM)
(BD, VA, QT)
(LM, IF, FY)
(YZ, YW, NP)
(JA, JX, YQ)
Correct answer
(LM, IF, FY)
Why this answer is correct
Logic followed here is,
For (UN, RG, OZ)
For (SA, PT, MM)
Similarly, let us check for the set (LM, IF, FY):
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.
?, -386, -390, -396, -404, -414, -426, -440
-384
-381
-382
-378
Correct answer
-384
Why this answer is correct
Logic followed here is,
-384 - 2 = -386
-386 - 4 = -390
-390 - 6 = -396
-396 - 8 = -404
-404 - 10 = -414
-414 - 12 = -426
-426 - 14 = -440
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
26, 125, 224, 323, 422, 521, 620, ?
719
716
717
723
Correct answer
719
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is,
26 + 99 = 125
125 + 99 = 224
224 + 99 = 323
323 + 99 = 422
422 + 99 = 521
521 + 99 = 620
620 + 99 = 719
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 1';
5 persons J, K, L, P and Q are sitting in a row facing north (not necessarily in the same order). L is second to the left of J. L is second to the right of P. K is second to the left of Q. Who is sitting at second position from the left end of the row?
K
J
Q
P
Correct answer
K
Why this answer is correct
5 persons J, K, L, P and Q are sitting in a row facing north (not necessarily in the same order).
K is sitting at second position from the left end of the row.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.
Weight of 6 boys P, Q, R, S, T and V is compared. Weight of no two boys is same. Number of boys having weight more than P are same as number of boys having weight less than T. Weight of R is more than only V and T. Weight P is less than only S. Weight of Q is more than how many boys?
3
1
2
4
Correct answer
3
Why this answer is correct
Given that there are 6 boys P, Q, R, S, T and V with different weights.
From the clues, we can deduce the following relationships:
→ The order from heavier to lighter is: _ > _ > _ > R > T > V
→ So, P is the 2nd heaviest and S is the heaviest.
→ S > P > _ > R > T > V
→ Boys heavier than P = 1 (only S).
→ Therefore, boys lighter than T must also be 1.
Since only V is lighter than T, this condition is satisfied. 4. The only remaining vacant position is occupied by Q.
→ Final order from heaviest to lightest:
→ S > P > Q > R > T > V
Thus, Q is heavier than R, T and V, i.e., 3 boys.
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 2”.
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)
ZP54 : BR108 :: CR60 : ET120 :: ? : ZL126
XJ63
JY53
XK63
JZ43
Correct answer
XJ63
Why this answer is correct
ZP54 : BR108
CR60 : ET120
Similarly,
For ? : ZL126
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.
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)
RKB110 : ENU330 :: CLM220 : POF440 :: DSJ140 : ?
MVG360
MVH340
VHM300
GVM360
Correct answer
MVG360
Why this answer is correct
RKB110 : ENU330 →
CLM220 : POF440 →
DSJ140 : ? →
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.
Select the option that is related to the sixth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and third number is related to fourth 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)
9058 : 9106 :: 7804 : 7852 :: ? : 7472
7420
7423
7427
7424
Correct answer
7424
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: First Number = Second Number − 48
For the first pair 9058 : 9106
⇒ 9106 − 48 = 9058
For the second pair 7804 : 7852
⇒ 7852 − 48 = 7804
Applying the same logic to the missing pair
? : 7472
⇒ 7472 − 48 = 7424
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)
530 : ? :: 561 : 2253 :: 859 : 3445
2129
2134
2128
2130
Correct answer
2129
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: Second Number = (First Number × 4) + 9
For the third pair 561 : 2253
⇒ (561 × 4) + 9
⇒ 2244 + 9 = 2253.
For the fourth pair 859 : 3445
⇒ (859 × 4) + 9
⇒ 3436 + 9 = 3445.
Applying the same logic to the first pair
530 : ?
⇒ (530 × 4) + 9
⇒ 2120 + 9 = 2129.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
In a certain coded language 'KNOT' is coded as 'POPU' and 'ROPE' is coded as 'IPQF'. How will 'DOJO' be coded in the same code language?
YPIO
WPKP
UOMQ
XRIP
Correct answer
WPKP
Why this answer is correct
KNOT is coded as POPU →
ROPE is coded as IPQF →
Similarly,
let us find the code for DOJO:
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.
In a certain code language, 'HEART' is coded as '81' and 'CHAIR' is coded as '94'. How will 'ROAD' be coded in that code language?
70
72
66
68
Correct answer
68
Why this answer is correct
HEART is coded as 81 →
| H | E | A | R | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 22 | 26 | 9 | 7 |
Sum of reverse positional values = 19 + 22 + 26 + 9 + 7 = 83
Code = 83 − 2 = 81
CHAIR is coded as 94 →
| C | H | A | I | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 19 | 26 | 18 | 9 |
Sum of reverse positional values = 24 + 19 + 26 + 18 + 9 = 96
Code = 96 − 2 = 94
Similarly, let's find the code for ROAD:
| R | O | A | D |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 12 | 26 | 23 |
Sum of reverse positional values = 9 + 12 + 26 + 23 = 70
Code = 70 − 2 = 68
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.
A series is given with one term wrong. Select that wrong term from the given alternatives.
AZ586, HY500, OX414, VW328, CV242, KT150
CV242
0X414
HY500
KT150
Correct answer
KT150
Why this answer is correct
Pattern followed here is,
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
ERA20, IVE30, MZI45, QDM67.5, ?
QHU100.25
UHQ101.25
HQU101.75
QUH101.75
Correct answer
UHQ101.25
Why this answer is correct
Pattern followed here is,
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.
At what time (approximately) (in AM) between 8 AM and 9 AM will the angle between the hour and the minute hand of a clock be 75 degrees?
8:55
8:54
8:57
8:59
Correct answer
8:57
Why this answer is correct
The given time interval is between 8 AM and 9 AM.
At 8:00 AM, the hour hand is at 8 × 300 = 2400 and the minute hand is at 00.
To find the time when the angle is 75 degrees, we consider the relative speed = 6 − 0.5 = 5.50 per minute.
Case 1: The minute hand is behind the hour hand.
Relative angular distance to be covered = 240 − 75 = 1650
Time = 165 / 5.5 = 30 minutes. (This corresponds to 8:30 AM)
Case 2: The minute hand has crossed the hour hand.
Relative angular distance to be covered = 240 + 75 = 3150
Time = 315 / 5.5 = 630 / 11 ≈ 57.27 minutes.
This corresponds approximately to 8:57 AM.
Hence, the correct answer is “Option 3”.
Alternate Method
The angle between the hour hand and minute hand = \(|60H - 11M|\over2\)
Where H = hours and M = minutes.
Given Angle = 75 and H = 8.
75 = \(|60 \times 8 - 11M|\over2\)
150 = |480 − 11M|
480 − 11M = −150 (since we are looking for the time closer to 9 AM based on options)
11M = 480 + 150
11M = 630
M = 630/11 ≈ 57.27
Therefore, the time is approximately 8:57 AM.
Hence, the correct answer is 8:57.
A clock shows the correct time at 10 AM. The clock gains 3 seconds every 4 minutes. What time (in PM) will it show at 10 PM the same day?
10:09:00
10:52:00
10:56:00
10:19:00
Correct answer
10:09:00
Why this answer is correct
The time interval from 10 AM to 10 PM on the same day is exactly 12 hours.
Total time in minutes = 12 × 60 = 720 minutes.
Given that the clock gains 3 seconds every 4 minutes.
Gain in 1 minute = 3/4 seconds.
Total gain in 720 minutes = 720 × (3/4) seconds
Total gain = 180 × 3 = 540 seconds.
Now, convert the total gain from seconds into minutes:
Gain in minutes = 540 ÷ 60 = 9 minutes.
The correct time is 10 PM. Since the clock is gaining time, it will show the correct time plus the gained time.
Time shown by the clock = 10 PM + 9 minutes = 10:09 PM.
Therefore, the time the clock will show is 10:09:00.
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.