Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The paper after unfolded will be:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?
DTXO, FSVN, JRRM, ?, XPDK
PQLL
POLK
QPKL
QLPK
Correct answer
PQLL
Why this answer is correct
DTXO, FSVN, JRRM, ?, XPDK
The logic followed in the given series is:
Here, 'PQLL' is the missing term.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
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 watches are cameras.
No camera is a pen.
Some watches are balls.
Conclusions:
I. Some balls are cameras.
II. No ball is a pen.
III. No pen is a watch.
Both conclusions I and III follow.
Only conclusion I follows.
Only conclusion II follows.
Both conclusions I and II follow.
Correct answer
Both conclusions I and III follow.
Why this answer is correct
Given
Statements:
All watches are cameras.
No camera is a pen.
Some watches are balls.
The least possible Venn diagram for the given statement is:
Conclusions:
I. Some balls are cameras. - True (It is given that some watches are balls and all watches are cameras, so, the balls which is watches is also cameras).
II. No ball is a pen - False (There is Not any definite relation is given between ball and pen, so it can be possible only).
III. No pen is a watch - True (It is given that all watches are cameras and no camera is pen, so, watches are also not pen).
So, Both conclusions I and III follow.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
FUW
NMP
KPR
BYA
Correct answer
NMP
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Option 1) FUW
Option 2) NMP
Option 3) KPR
Option 4) BYA
Here, 'NMP' is odd among the given options.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
43, 47, 55, 67, ?
81
85
87
83
Correct answer
83
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
So, '149' is the missing number in the given series.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4"
‘P + Q’ means ‘P is the wife of Q’
‘P – Q’ means ‘P is the daughter of Q’
‘P × Q’ means ‘P is the father of Q’
‘P ÷ Q’ means ‘P is the brother of Q’
If ‘V + M ÷ R – K’, how is R related to V?
Sister
Husband’s mother
Brother
Husband’s sister
Correct answer
Husband’s sister
Why this answer is correct
Family Chart:
Decoding the Symbols:
| Symbol | + | - | × | ÷ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Wife | Daughter | Father | Brother |
Given: V + M ÷ R – K
It means: V is wife of M, M is brother of R, R is daughter of K.
So, R is the 'Husband’s sister' of V.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Which figure should replace the question mark (?) in the following series to continue the pattern?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
In this, two logic are following in alternate figure.
Step I:
Step II:
Step III:
Step IV:
So, the complete series will be:
So, 'Option 4' will replace the question mark.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
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 ∶ 145 ∶∶ 10 ∶ 95 ∶∶ 20 ∶ ?
190
195
200
205
Correct answer
195
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: (1st number × 9) + (1st number - 5) = 2nd number.
Now,
For, 15 ∶ 145
⇒ (15 × 9 ) + (15 - 5)
⇒ 135 + 10 = 145.
For, 10 ∶ 95
⇒ (10 × 9 ) + (10 - 5)
⇒ 90 + 5 = 95.
Similarly, for 20 ∶ ?
⇒ (20 × 9) + (20 - 5)
⇒ 180 + 15 = 195.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Shruti departs from her home and walks 47 m towards the west. She then turns right and walks 18 m. She turns left and walks 53 m. She takes a final left turn and walks 30 m.How far is she from a pole which is exactly 12 m to the south of her home? (Assume that all the turns are 90° turns only.)
100 m
90 m
110 m
105 m
Correct answer
100 m
Why this answer is correct
Given:
Shruti departs from her home and walks 47 m towards the west.
She then turns right and walks 18 m.
She turns left and walks 53 m.
She takes a final left turn and walks 30 m.
Now,
A pole which is exactly 12 m to the south of her home
So, she is 100m away from the pole.
Hence, the correct answer is " Option 1".
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)
(2, 35, 5)
(6, 50, 4)
(4, 45, 5)
(3, 35, 5)
(9, 60, 4)
(3, 100, 7)
Correct answer
(4, 45, 5)
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: (1st number + 3rd number) × 5 = 2nd number.
(2, 35, 5)
⇒ (2 + 5) × 5
⇒ 7 × 5 = 35.
(6, 50, 4)
⇒ (6 + 4) × 5
⇒ 10 × 5 = 50.
Now, checking the options:
Option 1) (4, 45, 5)
⇒ (4 + 5) × 5
⇒ 9 × 5 = 45 = 45.
Option 2) (3, 35, 5)
⇒ (3 + 5) × 5
⇒ 8 × 5 = 40 ≠ 35.
Option 3) (9, 60, 4)
⇒ (9 + 4) × 5
⇒ 13 × 5 = 65 ≠ 65.
Option 4) (3, 100, 7)
⇒ (3 + 7) × 5
⇒ 10 × 5 = 50 ≠ 50.
Hence, the correct option is "Option 1".
Three Statements are given followed by Four conclusions numbered I, II, III and IV. 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 chairs are holders.
Some holders are bottles.
Some bottles are chairs.
Conclusions:
I. All chairs are bottles.
II. All bottles are chairs.
III. All holders are bottles.
IV. All holders are chairs.
Both conclusions I and II follow.
Both conclusions III and IV follow.
None of the conclusions follow.
Both conclusions II and III follow.
Correct answer
None of the conclusions follow.
Why this answer is correct
Given:
Some chairs are holders.
Some holders are bottles.
Some bottles are chairs.
The least possible Venn diagram for the given statement is:
Conclusions:
I. All chairs are bottles - False (Because, some chairs are bottles. so, all chairs are bottles can be possible only).
II. All bottles are chairs - False (Because, some bottles are chairs. so, All bottles are chairs can be possible only).
III. All holders are bottles - False (Because, some bottles are holders. so, All holders are bottles can be possible only).
IV. All holders are chairs - False (Because, some chairs are holders. so, All holders are chairs can be possible only).
Thus, None of the conclusions follow.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?
VRPL, UQOK, ? , SOMI, RNLH
TPNJ
TOJN
TPMK
TOMJ
Correct answer
TPNJ
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Thus, TPNJ will be replace the ?.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
‘A + B’ means ‘A is the son of B’
‘A – B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’
‘A × B’ means ‘A is the father of B’
‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’
If ‘C + M – S × K − P ÷ T’, then which of the following statements is NOT correct?
K is the daughter of M.
C is the son of S.
K is the brother’s daughter of M.
K is the brother’s wife of T.
Correct answer
K is the brother’s daughter of M.
Why this answer is correct
Family Chart:
Decoding the Symbols:
| Symbol | + | - | × | ÷ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Son | Wife | Father | Brother |
Given: C + M – S × K − P ÷ T
It means C is son of M. M is wife of S. S is father of K. K is wife of P. P is brother of T.
K is the daughter of M → True.
C is the son of S. → True.
K is the brother’s daughter of M. → False (Because, K is daughter of M).
K is the brother’s wife of T. → True.
Thus, K is the brother’s daughter of M is incorrect.
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 below. Choose a figure which would most closely resemble the unfolded form of the paper.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The paper after unfolded will be:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
If ‘+’ means ‘× ‘, ‘−‘ means ‘÷’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, ‘×’ means ‘−’, then what is the value of the following expression?
19 + 72 – 3 × 56 ÷ 65 =?
465
401
425
397
Correct answer
465
Why this answer is correct
Given Equation: 19 + 72 – 3 × 56 ÷ 65 =?
BODMAS Rule:
Decoding the given information:
| Symbols | ÷ | + | × | - |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meaning | + | × | - | ÷ |
Now replacing the sign from left to right using BODMAS Rule, we get:
⇒ 19 × 72 ÷ 3 - 56 + 65 =?
⇒ 19 × 24 - 56 + 65 =?
⇒ 456 - 56 + 65 =?
⇒ 521 - 56 = 465
Hence, the correct option is "Option 1".
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.)
(18, 39, 60)
(12, 27, 42)
(16, 35, 54)
(11, 25, 33)
(8, 19, 33)
(20, 37, 60)
Correct answer
(16, 35, 54)
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: (First number + Third number) ÷ 2 = Second number.
For, (18, 39, 60)
⇒ (18 + 60) ÷ 2 =39
⇒ 78 ÷ 2 =39
⇒ 39 = 39
For, (12, 27, 42)
⇒ (12 + 42) ÷ 2 = 27
⇒ 56 ÷ 2 = 27
⇒ 27 = 27
Let's check with options.
Option 1) (16, 35, 54)
⇒ (16 + 54) ÷ 2 = 35
⇒ 70 ÷ 2 = 35
⇒ 35 = 35
Option 2) (11, 25, 33)
⇒ (11 + 33) ÷ 2 = 25
⇒ 44 ÷ 2 = 25
⇒ 22 ≠ 25
Option 3) (8, 19, 33)
⇒ (8 + 33) ÷ 2 = 19
⇒ 41 ÷ 2 = 19
⇒20.5 ≠ 19
Option 4) (20, 37, 60)
⇒ (20 + 60) ÷ 2 = 37
⇒ 80 ÷ 2 = 37
⇒ 40 ≠ 60.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Step I: Symbol of "arrow" moves 45º in anticlockwise direction in each next image.
.Step II: Shaded portion of inside image moves 90º in clockwise direction in each next image.
Thus, the complete series will be:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
XLQ
QEJ
ZNS
WKO
Correct answer
WKO
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Option 1) XLQ
Option 2) QEJ
Option 3) ZNS
Option 4) WKO
Here, 'WKO' is odd among the given options.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given 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 /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)
(25, 30, 65)
(50, 50, 100)
(44, 157, 14)
(25, 132, 18)
(45, 40, 75)
(35, 178, 15)
Correct answer
(45, 40, 75)
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: (First number + Third number) ÷ 3 = Second number.
For, (25, 30, 65)
⇒ (25 + 65) ÷ 3 = 30
⇒ 90 ÷ 3 = 30
⇒ 30 = 30
For, (50, 50, 100)
⇒ (50 + 100) ÷ 3 = 50
⇒ 150 ÷ 3 = 50
⇒ 50 = 50
Now, checking the options:
Option 1) (44, 157, 14)
⇒ (44 + 14) ÷ 3 = 157
⇒ 58 ÷ 3 = 157
⇒ 19.34 ≠ 157
Option 2) (25, 132, 18)
⇒ (25 + 18) ÷ 3 = 132
⇒ 43 ÷ 3 = 132
⇒ 14.34 ≠ 132
Option 3) (45, 40, 75)
⇒ (45 + 75) ÷ 3 = 40
⇒ 120 ÷ 3 = 40
⇒ 40 = 40
Option 4) (35, 178, 15)
⇒ (35 + 15) ÷ 3 = 178
⇒ 50 ÷ 3 = 178
⇒ 16.67 ≠ 178
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
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.