Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
420, 342, 342, ?, 272
324
284
292
272
Correct answer
272
Why this answer is correct
The logic follows here is:
So, '272' will complete the question mark in the given series.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Pointing to a Girl Abhishek said, “She is the Daughter of the only child of my Grandfather. How is the Girl related to Abhishek?
Mother
Daughter
Father’s sister
Sister
Correct answer
Sister
Why this answer is correct
The family tree can be drawn using the given information,
Hence, the correct answer is "Sister".
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
64, 72, 81, 91, ?
100
105
104
102
Correct answer
102
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is,
Hence, the correct answer is "102".
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
47, 47, 48, 50, ?
52
53
55
51
Correct answer
53
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is,
Hence, the correct answer is "53".
Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are sitting in a straight row, facing north.
Only 1 person sits to the left of D. A is an immediate neighbour of D. Only 2 people sit between F and D. Only 3 people sit between C and G. B is not an immediate neighbour of G. Only 2 people sit between E and A.
Who sits to the immediate right of G?
E
D
F
A
Correct answer
E
Why this answer is correct
According to the given information,
1) Only 1 person sits to the left of D.
2) Only 2 people sit between F and D.
3) A is an immediate neighbour of D.
4) Only 2 people sit between E and A.
5) Only 3 people sit between C and G.
Here, we can see that E sits to the immediate right of G.
Hence, the correct answer is "E".
Which figure should replace the question mark (?) in the following series to continue the pattern?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
In figure 1 and 2,
In figure 2 and 3,
In figure 3 and 4,
In figure 4 and 5,
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.
5.Annually
5, 1, 3, 4, 2
1, 3, 5, 2, 4
5, 3, 1, 2, 4
1, 3, 2, 4, 5
Correct answer
1, 3, 2, 4, 5
Why this answer is correct
The correct arrangement in a logical and meaningful order is shown below,
1) Fortnightly (every two weeks)
3) Monthly (every month)
2) Quarterly (every three months)
4) Bi-annually (every six months)
5) Annually (every twelve months)
Hence, the correct answer is "1, 3, 2, 4, 5".
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given sets.
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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)
(16, 400, 4)
(10, 256, 6)
(12, 441, 9)
(13, 497, 4)
(11, 388, 6)
(15, 422, 9)
Correct answer
(12, 441, 9)
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is,
Logic: Second Number = (First Number + Third Number)2
(16, 400, 4)
→ 400 = (16 + 4)2
→ 400 = (20)2
(10, 256, 6)
→ 256 = (10 + 6)2
→ 256 = (16)2
Now, let's check each option,
1) (12, 441, 9)
→ 441 = (12 + 9)2
→ 441 = (21)2 ⇒ Satisfies the equation.
2) (13, 497, 4)
→ 497 = (13 + 4)2
→ 497 ≠ (17)2
3) (11, 388, 6)
→ 388 = (11 + 6)2
→ 388 ≠ (17)2
4) (15, 422, 9)
→ 422 = (15 + 9)2
→ 422 ≠ (24)2
Here, we can see that only Option 1 satisfy the equation.
Hence, the correct answer is "(12, 441, 9)".
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?
RXBG, OVEK, ?, IRKS, FPNW
LUHO
LVHO
LTIO
LTHO
Correct answer
LTHO
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is,
Hence, the correct answer is "LTHO".
Select the option that is related to the fourth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and the fifth number is related to the sixth number.
648 : 8 :: ? : 12 :: 18 : 2
2648
3240
2028
1840
Correct answer
2028
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: 2nd number × (2nd number + 1)2 = 1st number.
Now,
For, 648 : 8
⇒ 8 × (8 + 1)2 = 8 × 92 = 8 × 81 = 648.
For, 18 : 2
⇒ 2 × (2 + 1)2 = 2 × 32 = 2 × 9 = 18.
Similarly, for ? : 12
⇒ 12 × (12 + 1)2 = 12 × 132 = 12 × 169 = 2028.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
UUW, WWY, YYA, AAC,?
LLM
AAF
CCE
CDJ
Correct answer
CCE
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is,
Hence, the correct answer is "CCE".
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed)
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
Let's check each option,
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
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:
Logic: Step I: The letters in the corners are getting similar and interchange in alternate image.
Step II: The letters are getting shifted its position as shown below:
So, option 1 will complete the series.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
What is the number of days from 13th January 2021 to 23rd August 2021 including both days?
221
225
223
227
Correct answer
223
Why this answer is correct
Total number of days in January = 31.
Number of days in January after 13th January (including 13th January) = 31 - 12 = 19.
Total number of days in February, 2021 = 28.
Total number of days in March = 31.
Total number of days in April = 30.
Total number of days in May = 31.
Total number of days in June = 30.
Total number of days in July = 31.
Number of days in August till 23rd August (including 23rd August) = 23.
Hence, total days = 19 + 28 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 23 = 223.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Point A is 35 m to the east of Point B. Point C is 28 m to the south of Point B. Point C is 15 m to the east of Point D. Point E is 14 m to the north of Point D. Point F is 20 m to the east of Point E. In which direction is Point A with respect to Point F?
West
North
North-east
South-east
Correct answer
North-east
Why this answer is correct
According to the given information,
1) Point A is 35 m to the east of Point B.
2) Point C is 28 m to the south of Point B.
3) Point C is 15 m to the east of Point D.
4) Point E is 14 m to the north of Point D.
5) Point F is 20 m to the east of Point E.
Here, we can see that Point A is in North-east direction of Point F.
Hence, the correct answer is "North-east".
A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
When the paper is unfolded, we get:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
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 pattern followed here is,
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are written on different faces of a dice. Three different positions of the same dice are shown below. Find the number on the face opposite to the one showing ‘5’.
4
2
3
6
Correct answer
3
Why this answer is correct
From figure 1 and 2,
→ Face 1 and 5 are common ⇒ Face 4 is opposite to Face 6.
From figure 1 and 3,
→ Face 1 and 4 are common ⇒ Face 5 is opposite to Face 3.
Hence, the correct answer is "3".
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
Let's check each option,
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
If ‘A’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘B’ stands for ‘×’, ‘C’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘−’, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?
3 B 29 D 1 C 9 A 9 = ?
69
88
87
89
Correct answer
87
Why this answer is correct
| Sign | A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Means | ÷ | × | + | - |
After replacing the signs, we get:
→ 3 × 29 - 1 + 9 ÷ 9 =?
→ 3 × 29 - 1 + 1 =?
→ 87 - 1 + 1 =?
→ 88 - 1 =?
→ 87 =?
Hence, the correct answer is "87".
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.