Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
Select the numbers from among the given options that can replace the question marks (?) in the same sequence and make the series logically complete.
17, 18, 22, 31, ?, 72, ?, 157
45, 107
47, 108
47, 105
49, 106
Correct answer
47, 108
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?
WGDE, ZEGC, ?, FAMY, IYPW
ZCIB
DCIB
DBJC
CCJA
Correct answer
CCJA
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.
Choose a figure which would most closely resemble the unfolded form of the figure.
B
C
D
A
Correct answer
D
Why this answer is correct
The figure which will look like the paper when unfolded is shown below:
Thus, option Figure D will look like the paper when unfolded.
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
Suresh is now 19 years old and in college. Since he was a 5-year-old, he stayed in a hostel and is now coming back home after 14 long years. His parents have texted him the direction from the railway station to his house. See the below text message sent to Suresh by his parents and answer the following question accordingly. “When you step out of the railway station, you are facing north. Take a right and drive 4 km, you will see a T-point/junction. Take a right and drive 2 km. There will be a roundabout with four roads. Take the second left from the round-about and drive 1 km. Take a right and drive 3 km. Take a left and drive 2 km. You will find our house at the front. Come home fast.”
How many kilometres did Suresh drive after taking the second-left from the roundabout to reach his home by following the directions given by his parents?
5
12
6
8
Correct answer
6
Why this answer is correct
Given: Suresh is now 19 years old and in college. Since he was a 5-year-old, he stayed in a hostel and is now coming back home after 14 long years. His parents have texted him the direction from the railway station to his house.
“When you step out of the railway station, you are facing north.
Take a right and drive 4 km, you will see a T-point/junction.
Take a right and drive 2 km. There will be a roundabout with four roads.
Take the second left from the round-about and drive 1 km.
Take a right and drive 3 km.
Take a left and drive 2 km. You will find our house at the front. Come home fast.”
Thus, Suresh drive (1 km + 3 km + 2 km) 6 km after taking the second-left from the roundabout to reach his home by following the directions given by his parents.
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
122, 135, 161, 200, 252, ?
517
217
317
417
Correct answer
317
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
A is the mother of C who is not the son. C has a daughter E. A is married to F. F has a son B who has a son D. What is the relation of D and E?
Cousin
Sister
Mother
Daughter
Correct answer
Cousin
Why this answer is correct
Given:
1) A is the mother of C who is not the son.
2) A is married to F.C has a daughter E.
C has a daughter E.
F has a son B who has a son D.
Thus, D is E's cousin.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1"
Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set.
(2, 7, 11)
(13,17,29)
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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.)
(13, 17, 23)
(37, 41, 49)
(3, 9, 11)
(27, 31, 33)
Correct answer
(13, 17, 23)
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
(2, 7, 11) → Series of prime numbers.
And,
(13,17,29) → Series of prime numbers.
So, checking each option one by one:
Option 1) (13, 17, 23) → Series of prime numbers.
Option 2) (37, 41, 49) → 49 is a composite number.
Option 3) (3, 9, 11) → 9 is a composite number.
Option 4) (27, 31, 33) → 27 and 33 are composite numbers.
Thus, out of all the options '(13, 17, 23)' follows the same logic as given.
Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.
Select the pair from among the given options that is analogous to the given pair.
14 : 200
5 : 29
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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.)
7 : 50
11 : 120
16 : 260
15 : 230
Correct answer
16 : 260
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
14 : 200
142 + 4 = 200
196 + 4 = 200
200 = 200 (LHS = RHS)
And,
5 : 29
52 + 4 = 29
25 + 4 = 29
29 = 29 (LHS = RHS)
So, checking each option one by one:
Option 1) 7 : 50
72 + 4 = 50
49 + 4 = 50
53 ≠ 50 (LHS = RHS)
Option 2) 11 : 120
112 + 4 = 120
121 + 4 = 120
125 ≠ 120 (LHS = RHS)
Option 3) 16 : 260
162 + 4 = 260
256 + 4 = 260
260 = 260 (LHS = RHS)
Option 4) 15 : 230
152 + 4 = 230
225 + 4 = 230
229 ≠ 230 (LHS = RHS)
Thus, out of all the options '16 : 260' follows the same logic as given.
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
Select the option that is embedded in the given figure (rotation is NOT allowed)
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The image embedded in the given figure is as shown below :
∴ Here, Option Figure 4 is embedded in the given figure.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Select the term from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
GDA, OLI, WTQ, EBY, ?
LRS
MJG
KMN
NQP
Correct answer
MJG
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
A, B, C, X, Y and Z are sitting around a circular table facing the centre(but not necessarily in the same order). X sits to the immediate left of A. Only one person sits between X and Z. C sits second to the right of B. Y is not an immediate neighbour of A. Who is sitting to the immediate right of Z?
B
Y
A
C
Correct answer
B
Why this answer is correct
Given: A, B, C, X, Y and Z are sitting around a circular table facing the centre.
1) X sits to the immediate left of A.
2) Only one person sits between X and Z.
3) C sits second to the right of B.
Case 1)
Case 2)
4) Y is not an immediate neighbour of A.
As there is no possible position for A in case 1, therefore is eliminated.
Thus, according to the final arrangement B is sitting to the immediate right of Z.
Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.
If X is the sister of Y, Z is the father of A and Y is the son of A, then how is Z related to X?
Grandfather
Granddaughter
Great grandfather
Father
Correct answer
Grandfather
Why this answer is correct
Given:
X is the sister of Y
Z is the father of A and Y is the son of A
Thus, Z is X's grandfather.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1"
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
5, 14, 41, 122, 365, ?
1049
1940
1490
1094
Correct answer
1094
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.
4 is related to 125 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 8 is related to 729. Which of the following numbers is related to 1728 using the same logic? (
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.)
9
12
11
10
Correct answer
11
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
4 is related to 125
3√125 - 1= 4
5 - 1 = 4
4 = 4 (LHS = RHS)
And,
8 is related to 729
3√729 - 1= 8
9 - 1 = 8
8 = 8 (LHS = RHS)
Similarly,
? is related to 1728
3√1728 - 1= ?
12 - 1 = ?
11 = ?
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
Some fathers are females.
All fathers are males.
Some fathers are mothers.
Conclusions:
I. Some males are not females.
II. Some mothers are females.
III. Some males are mothers.
Both conclusion I and III follow.
All conclusions follow.
Only conclusion III follows.
Both conclusion II 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 shown below :
Conclusions:
I. Some males are not females → Does not follow (As some fathers are females and all fathers are males. As no direct relation is given between males and females, therefore it is false.)
II. Some mothers are females → Does not follow (As some fathers are females and some fathers are mothers. So it is possible but not definite.)
III. Some males are mothers → Follow (As all fathers are males and some fathers are mothers. As whole fathers comes in males and has some part common with mothers, therefore it is true.)
∴ Here, Only conclusion III follows.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Given below is a statement followed by two conclusions I and II. Study the statement carefully and decide which Conclusion/s is/are definitely true.
Statement:
M > N ≥ O ≤ P ≤ W; X ≥ O > Y
Conclusion I : M > X
Conclusion II : Y < W
Only Conclusion II is true.
Only Conclusion I is true
Neither Conclusion I nor II is true
Both Conclusions I and II are true.
Correct answer
Only Conclusion II is true.
Why this answer is correct
Given
Statement:
M > N ≥ O ≤ P ≤ W; X ≥ O > Y
Conclusions:
Conclusion I : M > X → False (As M > N ≥ O ≤ X. So, no relation between M and X can be determined therefore it is definitely false.)
Conclusion II : Y < W → True (As W ≥ P ≥ O > Y. So, as W > Y or Y < W, therefore it is definitely true)
Thus, Only Conclusion II is true
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
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.
16 : 85 :: 23 : ? :: 28 : 145
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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.)
150
135
120
105
Correct answer
120
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
16 : 85
16 × 5 + 5 = 85
80 + 5 = 85
85 = 85 (LHS = RHS)
And,
28 : 145
28 × 5 + 5 = 145
140 + 5 = 145
145 = 145 (LHS = RHS
Similarly,
23 : ?
23 × 5 + 5 = ?
115 + 5 = ?
120 = ?
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below and complete the pattern.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The figure which when put in place of '?' will logically complete the pattern is shown below:
Thus, option Figure 2 will logically complete the pattern given.
Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.
What should come in place of the question (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?
IGK, LJN, OMQ, RPT, ?
VRW
URW
VSW
USW
Correct answer
USW
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.
Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the given pattern.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The figure which when put in place of '?' will logically complete the pattern is shown below:
Thus, option Figure 2 will logically complete the pattern given.
Hence, "Option 2" is the 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.