Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
Which two digits need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct?
16 ÷ 7 × 2 + 4 − 3 = 12
2 and 4
7 and 4
16 and 2
7 and 3
Correct answer
2 and 4
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
64, 68, 77, 93, 118, ?
168
154
157
134
Correct answer
168
In a certain code language, 'HERO' is written as 'IGSQ' and 'LOVE' is written as ‘MQWG’. How will 'ROAD' be written in that language?
SQBF
SQBE
SQCF
SPBF
Correct answer
SQBF
In a certain code language, 'AB CD' is coded as '10', and 'EG FA' is coded as '19'. How will 'JR LF' be coded in that language
48
50
46
44
Correct answer
48
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at AB as shown.
Correct answer
The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?
Correct answer
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Correct answer
Eight girls X, Y, Z, U, V, W, S and T are sitting around a circular table, facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). X is second to the left of U. U is third to the left of V. Z is third to the right of S. S is not the immediate neighbour of V. T is third to the right of Y. Y is second to the right of S. Three out of the following four options are similar by a certain logic and form a group. Which of the following does NOT belong to that group?
YS
WV
YZ
UX
Correct answer
YS
In a certain code language, 'OVERT' is written as 'LEVIG' and 'MOKIN' is written as 'NLPRM’. How will 'ILICO' be written in that language?
RORXL
RORWL
RORXK
RORXM
Correct answer
RORXL
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.Â
Statements:
No forests are trees.
Some trees are short.
Conclusions:
I. Some forests are short.
II. No tree is a forest.
Neither conclusion I nor II follow.
Only conclusion II follows.
Both conclusions I and II follow.
Only conclusion I follows.
Correct answer
Neither conclusion I nor II follow.
In a certain code language, ‘Red are sweet brown’ is coded as ‘8 6 4 2’, and ‘Blue moon are white’ is coded as ‘5 3 1 2’. What is the code for ‘are’ in that language?
2
6
1
4
Correct answer
2
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Correct answer
Six boys A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 and A6 are sitting around a circular table, facing towards the centre. A4 is the third to the left of A1. A5 and A3 are neighbours of A4. A6 is to the immediate right of A5.Â
Who is sitting third from the left of A6?
A2
A3
A5
A4
Correct answer
A2
Identify the number that does NOT belong to the following series.
20, 10, 10, 15, 30, 90
15
10
30
90
Correct answer
15
Seven teachers M, N, O, P, Q, R and S take different number of tuitions. P takes more tuitions than S. M takes more tuitions than Q. R takes the second highest number of tuitions. The number of tuitions that O takes is less than only that of four teachers. N takes less tuitions than P but more than M. Q takes the least number of tuitions. S takes the second lowest number of tuitions.
In terms of the number of tuitions taken, who is between N and S?
R, Q
P, M
O, P
M, O
Correct answer
R, Q
After interchanging the given two signs and two numbers, what will be the value of the following expression?
4 and 12; ÷ and +
12 × 4 + 3 ÷ 6 – 2
30
20
15
25
Correct answer
30
Select the letter from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?)Â in the following series.
D, G, J, M, P, ?
R
S
T
U
Correct answer
R
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.
(NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g 13 -Â Operations on 13 such as adding/deleting/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)
(2, 3, 25)
(3, 4, 49)
(4, 5, 81)
(4, 5, 91)
(4, 6, 110)
(4, 7,111)
Correct answer
(4, 5, 81)
Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term.
B 2 : F 6 :: K 11 : O 15 :: R 18 : ?
U 20
V 21
W 21
V 22
Correct answer
U 20
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
I. Some M are P.
II. All X are M.
Conclusions:
I. Some P are X.
II. Some P are M.
III. No P is X.
Only conclusion II follows
Only conclusions I and II follow
Only conclusion III follows
None of the conclusion follow
Correct answer
Only conclusion II follows
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.