Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
In a certain code language, 'SECURE' is coded as 'YJGXTF' and 'FAMILY' is coded as 'LFQLNZ'. How will 'HOUSES' be coded in the same language?
NTYTGV
NTVYGV
TGVYTN
NTYVGT
Correct answer
NTYVGT
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is:
'SECURE' is coded as 'YJGXTF'
'FAMILY' is coded as 'LFQLNZ'
'HOUSES' will be coded as
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Select the pair which is related to each other in the same way as the following -
14 : 205
5 : 34
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 : 91
28 : 793
25 : 636
16 : 247
Correct answer
28 : 793
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: (1st number)2 + 9 = 2nd number
14 : 205
→ (14)2 + 9
→ 196 + 9 = 205 ( equal to 2nd number)
5 : 34
→ (5)2 + 9
→ 25 + 9 = 34 ( equal to 2nd number)
Now check for each option
Option 1) 9 : 91
→ (9)2 + 9
→ 81 + 9 = 90 ( not equal to 2nd number)
Option 2) 28 : 793
→ (28)2 + 9
→ 784 + 9 = 793 (equal to 2nd number)
Option 3) 25 : 636
→ (25)2 + 9
→ 625 + 9 =634 (not equal to 2nd number)
Option 4) 16 : 247
→ (16)2 + 9
→ 256 + 9 = 265 (not equal to 2nd number)
Thus, Option 2 follows the logic here.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
If 2 October 2012 was Tuesday, then what was the day of the week on 1 October 2016?
Saturday
Sunday
Friday
Thursday
Correct answer
Saturday
Why this answer is correct
Given: 2 October 2012 was Tuesday.
Now,
2012 to 2016 = 4 Years (3 Ordinary Years and 1 Leap Year).
And, In 4 Years = 1 Leap year and 3 Ordinary Years.
So, 1 Leap Year has 2 odd days,
And, 3 Ordinary Years have 3 odd days.
Total odd days = 2 + 3 = 5.
5 odd days → 5/7 = 0 week and 5 odd days.
then, 2 October 2016 will be Tuesday + 5 = Sunday.
Now, the number of days between 2 October 2016 to 1 October 2016
= -1 day.
So, 1 October 2016 will be Sunday - 1 = Saturday.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite the face showing the number '4'.
3
6
5
2
Correct answer
6
Why this answer is correct
Given:
3 different positions of same dice.
From dice 1 and 3.
4 is common in both the dice.
The number left will opposite to 4.
Opposite pairs.
5 ⇔ 1
2 ⇔ 3
4 ⇔ 6
Thus, 6 is opposite to number 4 in dice.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
In a certain code language, 'BREATHE' is coded as 70 and 'TRIUMPH' is coded as 135. How will 'TRAGEDY' be coded in the same language?
80
111
86
95
Correct answer
86
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is:
Sum of consonant place value and sum of Vowels place value multiply by 2.
'BREATHE' is coded as 70
'TRIUMPH' is coded as 135
'TRAGEDY' coded as
Thus, 'TRAGEDY' coded as 86.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
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:
1 Some zinc is iron.
Some zinc is silver.
No silver is gold.
Conclusions:
II) Some zinc is gold.
III) Some silver is iron.
Conclusion Either I or II follow
Only conclusion III follow
Only conclusion I follow
Only conclusion II follow
Correct answer
Only conclusion I follow
Why this answer is correct
The least possible diagram for the given statements is as follows,
Conclusions:
II) Some zinc is gold → False (As, there is no direct relation between zinc and gold. So, it can be a possibility but not definite)
III) Some silver is iron → False ( As, there is no direct relation between silver and iron. So, it can be a possibility but not definite)
Thus, Only conclusion I follow.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Select the pair from among the given options that is analogous to the given pair.
10:999
2: 7
(
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.)
6 : 215
5 : 128
8 : 315
4 : 65
Correct answer
6 : 215
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: (1st number)3 - 1 = 2nd number.
10 : 999
→ (10)3 - 1
→ 1000 - 1 = 999 (equal to 2nd number)
2 : 7
→ (2)3 - 1
→ 8 - 1 = 7 (equal to 2nd number)
Now check for each option
Option 1) 6 : 215
→ (6)3 - 1
→ 216 - 1 = 215 (equal to 2nd number)
Option 2) 5 : 128
→ (5)3 - 1
→ 125 - 1 = 124 (not equal to 2nd number)
Option 3) 8 : 315
→ (8)3 - 1
→ 512 - 1 = 511 (not equal to 2nd number)
Option 4) 4 : 65
→ (4)3 - 1
→ 64 - 1 = 63 (not equal to 2nd number)
Thus, Option 1 follow the logic.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
614, ?, 349, 249, 168, 104
513
452
470
469
Correct answer
470
Why this answer is correct
Given series:
Thus, 470 is the missing term in the given series.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Which two numbers (not digits) and which two signs should be interchanged to yield the value 'zero' for the following e×pression?
13 + 65 ÷ 2 × 8 - 21
− and ÷; 8 and 13
× and −; 21 and 65
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
Given: 13 + 65 ÷ 2 × 8 - 21
We have to interchanged two number(not digits) and two signs to yield the value 'zero' for the e×pression.
Option 1) − and ÷; 8 and 13
Swap − and ÷, and swap 8 and 13
→ 8 + 65 - 2 × 13 ÷ 21
→ 8 + 65 - 2 × .61
→ 8 + 65 - 1.23
→ 71.77 ≠ 0
Option 2) + and ÷; 13 and 21
→ 21 ÷ 65 + 2 × 8 − 13
→ .32 + 2 × 8 − 13
→..32 + 16 − 13
→ 16.32 - 13 = 3.32 ≠ 0
Option 3) × and −; 21 and 65
→ 13 + 21 ÷ 2 − 8 × 65
→ 13 + 10.5 − 8 × 65
→ 13 + 10.5 − 520
→ - 496.5 ≠ 0
Option 4) + and ÷; 13 and 65
→ 65 ÷ 13 + 2 × 8 − 21
→ 5 + 2 × 8 − 21
→ 5 + 16 - 21
→ 21 - 21 = 0
Thus, In option (4) when we interchanged + and ÷; 13 and 65, we get 0 as a final result.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
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"
In which direct is Suresh facing after taking a right from the railway station?
South
North
East
West
Correct answer
East
Why this answer is correct
Given:
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.
Thus, Suresh is facing 'East' direction when he take right turn from railway station.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
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?
D
B
A
C
Correct answer
A
Why this answer is correct
According to the given figure:
The figure will appear when it is open as follows:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the following series were to be continued?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
53, 52, 54, 53, 55, ?
57
56
54
55
Correct answer
54
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: -1 and +2 respectively in the given series.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 13, 29, 61, 125, 253, 509, ?
1029
1021
1099
1039
Correct answer
1021
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The complete figure will be:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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:
All books are copies.
Some books are texts.
Conclusions:
I. Some texts are copies.
II. No text is a copy.
Only conclusion II follows.
Only conclusion I follows.
Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
Both conclusions I and II follow 2
Correct answer
Only conclusion I follows.
Why this answer is correct
Statements:
All books are copies.
Some books are texts.
The least possible Venn diagram is given:
Conclusions:
I. Some texts are copies - True(Because, all books are copies and some books are texts, part of texts which are books, is copies as well, it implies that Some texts are copies ).
II. No text is a copy - False(Because, all books are copies and some books are texts, part of texts which are books, is copies as well, it implies that Some texts are copies ).
Thus, Only conclusion I follows.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
(
NOTE:
The odd one out is not based on the number of vowels or consonants in the word)
QILG
UEDC
SGJE
PJMH
Correct answer
UEDC
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
option 1) QILG
option 2) UEDC
option 3) SGJE
option 4) PJMH
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
H, I, J, K, L and M are sitting around a circular table facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order). Only two people sit between L and M. M is the immediate neighbour of I and J. H sits to the immediate right of I. How many people sit between K and H when counted from the left of K?
One
None
. Two
Three
Correct answer
One
Why this answer is correct
Given: H, I, J, K, L and M are sitting around a circular table facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order).
2) M is the immediate neighbour of I and J.
Only two people sit between L and M.
Final arrangement,
Thus, Only one people sit between K and H when counted from the left of K.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
120, 101, 139, 82, 158, ?
61
55
58
63
Correct answer
63
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
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:
All rectangles are trapezium.
All trapeziums are parallelogram.
No parallelogram is circle.
Conclusions:
I) No rectangle is circle.
II) No trapezium is circle.
III) All rectangles are parallelogram.
Only conclusion I and III
All conclusion I, II and III
Only conclusion I and II
Only conclusion II and III
Correct answer
All conclusion I, II and III
Why this answer is correct
Statements:
All rectangles are trapezium.
All trapeziums are parallelogram.
No parallelogram is circle.
The least possible Venn diagram is given is:
Conclusions:
I) No rectangle is circle - True(because, All rectangles are trapezium and All trapeziums are parallelogram and No parallelogram is circle, it implies that No rectangle is circle).
II) No trapezium is circle - True(because, All rectangles are trapezium and All trapeziums are parallelogram and No parallelogram is circle, it implies that No trapezium is circle).
III) All rectangles are parallelogram - True(because, All rectangles are trapezium and All trapeziums are parallelogram, it implies that All rectangles are parallelogram).
Thus, All conclusion I, II and III
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
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.