Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.
Serene : Calm : : Lethargic : ?
Inert
Proactive
Guilty
Shy
Correct answer
Inert
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series.
t n _ p z _ _ _ d p _ q _ n _ p z q
d q t q z t n
d q t n z t z
d z t n z t n
d q t n z t d
Correct answer
d q t q z t n
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Correct answer
Select the option which has the same relation with the third term as the second term is related to the first term.
MORSEL : ELMORS :: SARDINE:?
ADNIERS
EDAINRS
ADENIRS
ADEINRS
Correct answer
ADNIERS
Select the correct option that represents the following words in a logical and meaningful order.
1, 2, 4, 3, 5
5, 2, 4, 1, 3
5, 2, 4, 3, 1
4, 5, 2, 3, 1
Correct answer
1, 2, 4, 3, 5
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
7, 17, 37, 77, 157, ?
328
317
305
314
Correct answer
328
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:
Some parcels are crackers.
All crackers are luminous.
No luminous is active.
Conclusions:
I. No cracker is active.
II. No active is parcel.
III. Some luminous are parcels
Only conclusions I and III follow
Only conclusions I and II follow
Only conclusions II and III follow
Only conclusion III follows
Correct answer
Only conclusions I and III follow
Select the option which has the same relation with the third number as the second number with the first number, and the sixth number with the fifth number.
11 : 82 : : 14 : ? : : 17 : 124
111
103
113
99
Correct answer
111
In a certain code language,
A = B means ‘A is the father of B’
A + B means ‘A is the sister of B’
A @ B means ‘A is the wife of B’
Based on the above, how is N related to M, if N @ K = L + T = U + M ?
Paternal aunt
Maternal aunt
Paternal grandmother
Maternal grandmother
Correct answer
Paternal aunt
Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at 'PQ' as shown.
Correct answer
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.
Statement : .
All computers are hard-drives.
No hard-drive is a compact-disc.
Conclusions:
I. Some hard-drives are computers.
II. No computer is a compact-disc.
Either conclusion I or II follows.
Both conclusions I and II follow.
Only conclusion II follows.
Only conclusion I follows.
Correct answer
Either conclusion I or II follows.
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
19, 19, 20, 22, 25, 29, ?
32
34
40
38
Correct answer
32
There are six pillars P, Q, R, S, T and U in a colony. P is 60 m to the south of Q. T is 110 m to the north of S. U is 40 m to the east of S. Q is 70 m to the west of S. R is 60 m to the south of S. What is the direct distance between Q and U?
130 m
170 m
110 m
100 m
Correct answer
130 m
Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
55 ÷ 5 + 15 × 45 – 30 = 180
÷ and ×
× and +
÷ and +
× and –
Correct answer
÷ and ×
Four letter-set are given, out of which three are alike in some way, and one is different. Select the different letter-set.
HLNQU
BEHKN
UXADG
CFILO
Correct answer
HLNQU
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:
No almond is a fruit.
Some cashews are almonds.
Conclusions:
I. No fruit is an almond.
II. All fruits are cashews.
Only conclusion II follows
Both conclusions I and II follow
Either conclusion I or II follows
Only conclusion I follows
Correct answer
Only conclusion II follows
Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.
2, 4, 1, 3, 5
5, 4, 1, 3, 2
2, 1, 4, 3, 5
2, 4, 3, 1, 5
Correct answer
2, 4, 1, 3, 5
In a certain code language, 'LOST' is coded as ‘32’, 'CRAMP' is coded as ‘50’. How will 'FRY' be coded in that language?
24
18
20
26
Correct answer
24
Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the sixth number is related to the fifth number.
8 : 71 :: 11 : ? :: 12 : 151
132
128
125
141
Correct answer
132
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
Correct answer
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.