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Find the missing number from the below options.
| 3 | 10 |
|---|---|
| 5 | 8 |
| 7 | ? |
| 5 | 8 |
7
5
6
8
Correct answer
6
Why this answer is correct
Here the sum of each row is 13.
3 + 10 = 13,
5 + 8 = 13,
5 + 8 = 13,
7 + ? = 13
→ ? = 13 – 7 = 6
Hence, 6 is the correct answer.
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.
56 : 8 ∷ 91 : ?
17
13
15
19
Correct answer
13
Why this answer is correct
Here the logic is,
56 ÷ 7 = 8,
Similarly,
91 ÷ 7 = 13
Hence, 13 is the correct answer.
If ‘A’ is replaced by ‘+’; If ‘B’ is replaced by ‘-’; ‘C’ is replaced by ‘÷’, and ‘D’ is replaced by ‘×’, find the value of the following equation.
51 C 17 D 15 A 22 B 34
45
55
33
65
Correct answer
33
Why this answer is correct
Changing operators as per the given format.
| Alphabets | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | + |
| B | – |
| C | ÷ |
| D | × |
Given expression: 51 C 17 D 15 A 22 B 34
= 51 ÷ 17 × 15 + 22 – 34
= 3 × 15 + 22 – 34
= 45 + 22 – 34
= 33
Hence, 33 is the correct answer.
Select the correct option that will fill in the blank and complete the series.
12, 24, 96, 576, ________
4506
4160
4608
4000
Correct answer
4608
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is,
12 × 2 = 24,
24 × 4 = 96,
96 × 6 = 576,
576 × 8 = 4608
Hence, 4608 is the correct answer.
Select the correct option that will fill in the blank and complete the series.
35, 40, 50, 70, 110, ?
140
170
190
160
Correct answer
190
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is
35 + 5 = 40,
40 + 5 × 2 ( = 10) = 50,
50 + 10 × 2( = 20) = 70,
70 + 20 × 2( = 40) = 110
110 + 40 × 2 = 190
Hence, 190 is the correct answer.
Choose the correct option that will replace the question mark and continue the given figure series.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
In each step the image is rotating at 45 degrees in anti - clockwise direction.
Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.
Four words have been given out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose the odd one.
Fenugreek
Coccinia
Amaranth
Spinach
Correct answer
Coccinia
Why this answer is correct
Fenugreek herbs, Spinach and Amaranth are available in leafy forms whereas Coccinia is not in leafy form.
Hence, Coccinia is the odd one out.
Select the correct option that will fill in the blank and complete the series.
6, 9, 15, 27, 51, _________
99
77
66
88
Correct answer
99
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is,
6 + 3 = 9,
9 + (3 × 2) = 9 + 6 = 15
15 + (6 × 2) = 15 + 12 = 27,
27 + (12 × 2) = 27 + 24 = 51,
51 + (24 × 2) = 51 + 48 = 99
Hence, 99 is the correct answer.
Choose the option figure in which the problem figure is hidden/embedded.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
Clearly the question figure is embedded in figure 1 as follows:
Hence, figure 1 is the correct answer.
Find the odd letter cluster.
NM
BD
IR
PK
Correct answer
BD
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed is:
NM → N is opposite of M in the alphabetical series
BD → There is one letter C between B and D
IR → I is opposite of R in the alphabetical series
PK → P is opposite of K in the alphabetical series
Hence, BD is the odd one.
Observe the series and answer the question. What will be the fourth letter of the missing term?
BPCR, DPES, FPGT, HPI?, JPKV
Y
U
X
W
Correct answer
U
Why this answer is correct
The patter followed here is,
Hence, the fourth letter of missing term is U.
Select the correct option that will fill in the blank and complete the series.
2, 3, 9, 12, 30, 39, 93, _______
201
120
102
210
Correct answer
120
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "120".
Four words have been given out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose the odd one.
Carbohydrates
Enzymes
Proteins
Vitamins
Correct answer
Enzymes
Why this answer is correct
Carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins are the essential nutrients for the human body while an enzyme is a substance which run the biochemical reactions in living things including humans, animals, and plants. This means enzymes do the work in the body while carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins are only building blocks.
Hence, Enzyme is the correct answer.
Select the correct option that will fill in the blank and complete the series.
P2CT, ________, PCT4, P5CT, PC6T
PC3T
P2C3T
P2C2T
PCT7
Correct answer
PC3T
Why this answer is correct
Here the numbers are written in sequence like 2, 3, 4, 5 and so on.
In each word, the consecutive numbers are written one by one below each letter i.e. (P, C and T). After T it again starts from P.
In first word it is P2CT. So, the next number must be three and it should be written below the letter which is next to P i.e. C.
Hence, PC3T is the correct answer.
Choose the alternative which most closely resembles the mirror image of the given word when mirror is placed at XY line.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
When we placed a mirror on the right side of the image, then only the left and right part of a given image are interchanged while top and bottom part are remained same.
Thus, we get the following mirror image:
Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.
Six friends – A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting in a circle facing center. F is to the immediate left of A and B is sitting opposite to F. E and D are sitting opposite to each other. Who is sitting third right to A?
F
E
C
A
Correct answer
C
Why this answer is correct
6 friends: A, B, C, D, E and F.
F is to the immediate left of A and B is sitting opposite to F.
E and D are sitting opposite to each other.
In both the cases, C is sitting third to the right of A.
Hence, C is the correct answer.
Replace the question mark (?) with the suitable option to complete the series.
MA?, PDF, SGI, VJL
D
G
C
J
Correct answer
C
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is,
Hence, the correct answer is C.
Four pairs of numbers have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose out the odd one.
4925 : 35
1625 : 9
4964 : 15
4936 : 13
Correct answer
4925 : 35
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed is :
4925 : 35 → 72 52 → 7 × 5 = 35
1625 : 9 → 42 52 → 4 + 5 = 9
4964 : 15 → 72 82 → 7 + 8 = 15
4936 : 13 → 7262 → 7 + 6 = 13
Hence, the correct answer is 4925 : 35
Note:
The last option was not given in the actual exam, so in order to complete the question the last option is added and thus modified.
The statements below are followed by four conclusions labelled I, II, III and IV. Assuming that the information in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with generally established facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements.
Statements:
No laptop is notebook.
All notebooks are tablets.
Conclusions:
I. No laptop is tablets.
II. No tablets is laptop.
III. Some tablets are notebooks.
IV. All the tablets are notebooks.
Only conclusion (III) follows.
Only conclusion (II) and (IV) follow.
Only conclusion (III) and (IV) follow.
Only conclusion (I) and (III) follow.
Correct answer
Only conclusion (III) follows.
Why this answer is correct
The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows,
Conclusions:
I. No laptop is tablets → It’s possible but not definite, hence false.
II. No tablets is laptop → It’s possible but not definite, hence false.
III. Some tablets are notebooks → All notebooks are tablets this means that some part of the tablets are notebook, hence true.
IV. All the tablets are notebooks → It’s not possible, hence false.
Hence, only conclusion III follows.
The statements given below are followed by two conclusions labelled I and II. Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statement.
Statements:
Most of the advocates are hard working.
Manoj is advocate.
Conclusion I: Manoj is politician.
Conclusion II: Some advocates do not work hard.
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.
Only conclusion II follows
Both conclusion I and II follow
Only conclusion I follow
Correct answer
Only conclusion II follows
Why this answer is correct
The statement II mentions that Manoj is advocate but whether he is also a politician or not it can’t be concluded from the statement
II. Thus, conclusion I does not follow.
Statement I mentions that most of the advocates are hard working which means that not all advocates are hard working. So, it can be concluded from the statement I that some advocates do not work hard. Thus, conclusion II follows.
Hence, 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.