Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
63, 78, 108, 153, ?
185
207
213
193
Correct answer
213
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: Multiple of 15 is adding here.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Salman starts from his office and drives 29 km towards South. Then he turns right and drives 16 km, again he turns right and drives 29 km. Finally he turns right and drives 13 km. At what distance is he from his start point in a straight line?
29 km
13 km
3 km
16 km
Correct answer
3 km
Why this answer is correct
Given:
Salman starts from his office and drives 29 km towards South.
he turns right and drives 16 km.
again, he turns right and drives 29 km.
Finally, he turns right and drives 13 km.
Thus, distance from start pointing in a straight line is "3 km".
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Which of the following interchange of numbers (not digits) would make the given equation correct?
14 × 4 ÷ 10 + 10 – 20 = 2
2, 10
2, 14
10, 20
4, 20
Correct answer
2, 10
Why this answer is correct
Given equation: 14 × 4 ÷ 10 + 10 – 20 = 2
BODMAS Table:
Let's check each option one by one.
Option 1) 2, 10
Given: 14 × 4 ÷ 10 + 10 – 20 = 2
After interchanging the numbers, we get.
⇒ 14 × 4 ÷ 2 + 2 - 20 = 10
⇒ 14 × 2 + 2 - 20 = 10
⇒ 28 + 2 - 20 = 10
⇒ 30 - 20 = 10
⇒10 = 10
Option 2) 2, 14
Given: 14 × 4 ÷ 10 + 10 – 20 = 2
After interchanging the numbers, we get.
⇒ 2 × 4 ÷ 10 + 10 – 20 = 14
⇒ 2 × 0.4 + 10 - 20 = 14
⇒ 0.8 + 10 - 20 = 14
⇒ 10.8 -20 = 14
⇒ 9.2 ≠ 14.
Option 3) 10, 20
Given: 14 × 4 ÷ 10 + 10 – 20 = 2
After interchanging the numbers, we get.
⇒ 14 × 4 ÷ 20 + 20 - 20 = 2
⇒ 14 × 0.5 + 20 - 20 = 2
⇒ 7 + 20 - 20 = 2
⇒ 27 - 20 = 2
⇒ 7 ≠ 2
Option 4) 4, 20
Given: 14 × 4 ÷ 10 + 10 – 20 = 2
After interchanging the numbers, we get.
⇒ 14 × 20 ÷ 10 + 10 – 4 = 2
⇒ 14 × 2 + 10 - 4 = 2
⇒ 28 + 10 - 4 = 2
⇒ 28 - 4 = 2
⇒ 24 ≠ 2
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
DCZ, FFY, ?, JLW, LOV
HIX
GJX
HJX
FHY
Correct answer
HIX
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
‘A + B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’
‘A – B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’
‘A × B’ means ‘A is the husband of B’
‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’
If ‘C + M – S × K – T ÷ Q’, then which of the following statements is NOT correct?
Q is the husband of T.
M is the father's mother of Q.
C is the mother’s brother of S.
S is the father of Q.
Correct answer
Q is the husband of T.
Why this answer is correct
Family Chart:
Decoding the Symbols:
| Symbol | - | + | × | ÷ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Mother | Brother | Husband | Sister |
Given: ‘C + M – S × K – T ÷ Q’
It means: C is brother of M. M is mother of S. S is husband of K. K is mother of T. T is sister of Q.
Q is the husband of T → False (Because, T is Sister of Q, and T's gender is not defined).
M is the father's mother of Q → True
C is the mother’s brother of S → True
S is the father of Q → True
Thus, Q is the husband of T is incorrect.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
14
15
12
13
Correct answer
15
Why this answer is correct
The triangles are:
So, there are '15' triangles in the given figure.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The image embedded in given figure is as shown below:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
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 – 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, 12, 9)
(7, 23, 15)
(14, 12, 13)
(15, 7, 8)
(12, 20, 8)
(20, 40, 60)
Correct answer
(14, 12, 13)
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: (First number + Second number) ÷ 2 = Third number.
For, (6, 12, 9)
⇒ (6 + 12) ÷ 2 = 9
⇒ 18 ÷ 2 = 9
⇒ 9 = 9
For, (7, 23, 15)
⇒ (7 + 23) ÷ 2 = 15
⇒ 30 ÷ 2 = 15
⇒ 15 = 15
Let's check with options:
Option 1) (14, 12, 13)
⇒ (14 + 12) ÷ 2 = 13
⇒ 26 ÷ 2 = 13
⇒ 13 = 13.
Option 2) (15, 7, 8)
⇒ (15 + 7) ÷ 2 = 8
⇒ 22 ÷ 2 = 8
⇒ 11 ≠ 8
Option 3) (12, 20, 8)
⇒ (12 + 20) ÷ 2 = 8
⇒ 32 ÷ 2 = 8
⇒ 16 ≠ 8
Option 4) (20, 40, 60)
⇒ (20 + 40) ÷ 2 = 60
⇒ 60 ÷ 2 =60
⇒ 30 ≠ 60.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1"
Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number.
15 : 220 :: 10 : 95 :: 12 : ?
144
139
180
152
Correct answer
139
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: (Square of first number - 5 = Second number).
For, 15 : 220
⇒ (15)2 - 5 = 220
⇒ 225 - 5 = 220
⇒ 220 =220
For, 10 : 95
⇒ (10)2 - 5 = 95
⇒ 100 - 5 = 95
⇒ 95 = 95
Similarly,
For, 12 : ?
⇒ (12)2 - 5 =?
⇒ 144 - 5 = ?
⇒ 139
Thus, 139 will be replace the question mark "?".
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Select the figure that will come next in the following series.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: Shaded part of the image increased by one step in each image.
So, complete series will be:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1",
Seven people Tanu, Rano, Beena, Shirin, Kanak, Aditya and Anshul are sitting in a straight row, facing north.
Only two people sit to the left of Tanu.
Only three people sit between Tanu and Rano. Beena sits second to the right of Shirin. Beena is an immediate neighbour of Rano. Kanak sits to the immediate right of Aditya.
Who sits at the extreme right end of the row?
Rano
Aditya
Anshul
Kanak
Correct answer
Rano
Why this answer is correct
Given: Seven people Tanu, Rano, Beena, Shirin, Kanak, Aditya and Anshul are sitting in a straight row, facing north.
1) Only two people sit to the left of Tanu.
3) Beena sits second to the right of Shirin.
5) Kanak sits to the immediate right of Aditya.
6) And, Anshul will sit at the remaining place.
Thus, Rano sits at the extreme right end of the row.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
If D = B > C = F and F < B = E < A, then which of the following options is NOT correct?
A < F
F < E
E = D
A > C
Correct answer
A < F
Why this answer is correct
Given
Statement:
D = B > C = F and F < B = E < A
Now, Let's check it one by one.
Option 1) A < F → False (F < B = E < A It gives A > F).
Here, A < F is not correct as per given statement.
Option 2) F < E → True (F < B = E It gives F < E).
Option 3) E = D → True (D = B > C = F and F < B = E < A It gives D = E).
Option 4) A > C → True (D = B > C = F and F < B = E < A It gives A > C).
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
If ‘+’ means ‘−’, ‘−’ means ‘×’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’, then what is the value of the following expression?
7 − 12 + 72 × 3 ÷ 11 = ?
66
82
76
71
Correct answer
71
Why this answer is correct
Given Equation: 7 − 12 + 72 × 3 ÷ 11 = ?
BODMAS Rule:
Decoding the given information:
| Symbols | ÷ | - | + | × |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meaning | + | × | - | ÷ |
Now replacing the sign from left to right using BODMAS Rule, we get:
⇒ 7 × 12 - 72 ÷ 3 + 11 = ?
⇒ 7 × 12 - 24 + 11 = ?
⇒ 84 - 24 + 11 = ?
⇒ 95 - 24 =71
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
5, 14, 17, ?, 37
22
20
28
34
Correct answer
34
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
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:
All holders are hangers.
All hangers are hammers.
Some hammers are axes.
Conclusions:
I. Some axes are hangers.
II. Some hammers are holders.
III. Some hangers are holders.
Only conclusions I and III follow
Only conclusions II and III follow
Only conclusions I and II follow
None of the conclusions follow
Correct answer
Only conclusions II and III follow
Why this answer is correct
All holders are hangers.
All hangers are hammers.
Some hammers are axes.
The least possible Venn diagram for the given statement is:
Conclusions:
I. Some axes are hangers - False (Because, No definite relation given between axes and hammers, so it can be possible only).
II. Some hammers are holders - **True (**Because, All holders are hammers, it also means Some holders are hammers).
III. Some hangers are holders - True (Because, All holders are hammers, it also means Some hangers are holders).
Thus, Only conclusions II and III follow.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
If ‘+’ means ‘divided by’, ‘ ̶ ’ means ‘added to’, ‘×’ means ‘subtraction’ and ‘÷’ means ‘multiplied by’, what will be the value of the following expression?
(43 × 23 -(4 ÷ 3)) + (12 - 4) ÷ 3
5
2
6
4
Correct answer
6
Why this answer is correct
Given Equation: (43 × 23 -(4 ÷ 3)) + (12 - 4) ÷ 3
BODMAS Rule:
Decoding the given information:
| Alphabet | - | ÷ | × | + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meaning | + | × | - | ÷ |
Now replacing the sign from left to right using BODMAS Rule, we get:
⇒ (43 - 23 +(4 × 3)) ÷ (12 + 4) × 3 = ?
⇒ (43 -23 + 12) ÷ (12 + 4) × 3 = ?
⇒ (55 - 23) ÷ 16 × 3 = ?
⇒ 32 ÷ 16 × 3 = ?
⇒ 2 × 3 = 6
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given set. (
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 /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.)
(4, 10, 23)
(8, 22, 47)
(6, 16, 29)
(5, 13, 23)
(10, 28, 53)
(7, 19, 41)
Correct answer
(7, 19, 41)
Why this answer is correct
Logic followed here is:
Logic: (First number × 3 + Second number) + 1 = Third number.
Given:
(4, 10, 23)
⇒ (4 × 3 +10) + 1 = 23
⇒ (12 + 10) + 1 = 23
⇒ 23 = 23
(8, 22, 47)
⇒ (8 × 3 +22) + 1 = 47
⇒ (24 + 22) + 1 = 47
⇒ 47 = 47
Now, checking the options:
Option 1) (6, 16, 29)
⇒ (6× 3 + 16) + 1 = 29
⇒ (18 + 16) + 1 = 29
⇒ 35 ≠ 29.
Option 2) (5, 13, 23)
⇒ (5 × 3 + 13) + 1 = 23
⇒ (15 + 13) + 1 = 23
⇒ 28 ≠ 23
option 3) (10, 28, 53)
⇒ (10 × 3 + 28) + 1= 53
⇒ (30 + 28) + 1 = 53
⇒59 ≠ 53
option 4) (7, 19, 41)
⇒ (7 × 3 + 19) + 1 = 41
⇒ (21 +19) + 1 = 41
⇒ 41 = 41.
Hence, the correct answer is " Option 4".
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:
Some blankets are quilts.
Some quilts are bedsheets.
Conclusions:
I. All quilts are blankets.
II. All blankets are bedsheets.
Only conclusion II follows
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Only conclusion I follows
Both conclusions I and II follow
Correct answer
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Why this answer is correct
Given
Statement:
Some blankets are quilts.
Some quilts are bedsheets.
The least possible Venn diagram for the given statement is:
Conclusion:
I. All quilts are blankets - False (Because, some blankets are quilts, so it can be possible only).
II. All blankets are bedsheets - False (Because, some bedsheets are blankets, so it can be possible only).
Thus, Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.
(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)
Sack : Jute :: Basket : ?
Bamboo
Rayon
Marble
Cotton
Correct answer
Bamboo
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: The First word is final product, and second word is raw material.
For, Sack : Jute
Sack is made by Jute.
Similarly,
Basket is made by Bamboo.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The image embedded in given figure is as shown below:
Hence, "Option 1" 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.