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
When the paper gets 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 logic followed here is,
Logic: The triangles are getting flipped on consecutive basis (One by one).
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Pointing to the photograph of a boy, Lakshmi said, “He is my father’s sister’s husband’s daughter’s brother.” How is that boy in photograph related to Lakshmi ?
Father
Father's sister's husband
Father’s sister’s son
Father’s Brother
Correct answer
Father’s sister’s son
Why this answer is correct
The family tree can be drawn as shown below,
Hence, the correct answer is "Father’s sister’s son".
Seven friends, A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting in a straight line facing the same direction. E is sitting at one extreme end. E is sitting second to the left of C. B is sitting between C and A, whereas G and A are not sitting at any extreme end. F is seated immediately right of D. Who is seated in the middle?
B
G
C
D
Correct answer
B
Why this answer is correct
According to the given information,
1) E is sitting at one extreme end.
3) B is sitting between C and A, whereas G and A are not sitting at any extreme end.
4) F is seated immediately right of D.
Thus, the final arrangement is,
Here, we can see that B is sitting in the middle.
Hence, the correct answer is "B".
Which two numbers (not digits) should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
27 × 3 – (7)2 + 19 + (69 ÷ 23) × 6 – 15 = 70
7 and 6
19 and 15
3 and 7
3 and 6
Correct answer
7 and 6
Why this answer is correct
Let's check each option,
1) 7 and 6
→ 27 × 3 – (6)2 + 19 + (69 ÷ 23) × 7 – 15 = 70
→ 27 × 3 – (6)2 + 19 + 3 × 7 – 15 = 70
→ 81 – (6)2 + 19 + 21 – 15 = 70
→ 121 – (6)2 – 15 = 70
→ 85 – 15 = 70
→ 70 = 70
→ LHS = RHS ⇒ Satisfies the equation.
2) 19 and 15
→ 27 × 3 – (7)2 + 15 + (69 ÷ 23) × 6 – 19 = 70
→ 27 × 3 – 49 + 15 + 3 × 6 – 19 = 70
→ 81 – 49 + 15 + 18 – 19 = 70
→ 114 – 49 – 19 = 70
→ 46 ≠ 70
→ LHS ≠ RHS
3) 3 and 7
→ 27 × 7 – (3)2 + 19 + (69 ÷ 23) × 6 – 15 = 70
→ 27 × 7 – 9 + 19 + 3 × 6 – 15 = 70
→ 189 – 9 + 19 + 18 – 15 = 70
→ 127 – 9 – 15 = 70
→ 103 ≠ 70
→ LHS ≠ RHS
4) 3 and 6
→ 27 × 6 – (7)2 + 19 + (69 ÷ 23) × 3 – 15 = 70
→ 27 × 6 – (7)2 + 19 + 3 × 3 – 15 = 70
→ 162 – 49 + 19 + 9 – 15 = 70
→ 190 – 49 – 15 = 70
→ 126 ≠ 70
→ LHS ≠ RHS
Here, we can see that only Option 1 satisfies the logic.
Hence, the correct answer is "7 and 6".
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 / 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)
(605, 110, 11)
(660, 40, 33)
(612, 180, 13)
(720, 120, 12)
(519, 222, 11)
(711, 188, 16)
Correct answer
(720, 120, 12)
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is,
Logic: First Number = (Second Number × Third Number) ÷ 2
(605, 110, 11)
→ 605 = (110 × 11) ÷ 2
→ 605 = 1210 ÷ 2
(660, 40, 33)
→ 660 = (40 × 33) ÷ 2
→ 660 = 1320 ÷ 2
Let's check each option,
1) (612, 180, 13)
→ 612 = (180 × 13) ÷ 2
→ 612 ≠ 2340 ÷ 2
2) (720, 120, 12)
→ 720 = (120 × 12) ÷ 2
→ 720 = 1440 ÷ 2 ⇒ Satisfies the logic.
3) (519, 222, 11)
→ 519 = (222 × 11) ÷ 2
→ 519 ≠ 2442 ÷ 2
4) (711, 188, 16)
→ 711 = (188 × 16) ÷ 2
→ 711 ≠ 3008 ÷ 2
Here, we can see that only Option 2 satisfies the logic.
Hence, the correct answer is "(720, 120, 12)".
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 keys are locks.
All locks are handles.
Conclusions :
I. Some locks are keys.
II. All handles are keys.
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Only conclusion I follows
Only conclusion II follows
Both conclusions I and II follow
Correct answer
Only conclusion I follows
Why this answer is correct
The least possible venn diagram that can be drawn is shown below,
Conclusions:
I. Some locks are keys → Follows (Because all keys are locks).
II. All handles are keys → Not follows (Because all keys are locks and all locks are handles).
Hence, the correct answer is "Only conclusion I follows".
A, B, C, D, E, F and G are of different heights. A is shorter than only two people. D is taller than only B. F is taller than A but shorter than G. C is taller than E. How many people are shorter than E?
Three
Four
Five
Two
Correct answer
Two
Why this answer is correct
According to the given information,
1) A is shorter than only two people.
_ > _ > A > _ > _ > _ > _
2) D is taller than only B.
_ > _ > A > _ > _ > D > B
3) F is taller than A but shorter than G.
G > F > A > _ > _ > D > B
4) C is taller than E.
G > F > A > C > E > D > B
Here, we can see that two people are shorter than E.
Hence, the correct answer is "Two".
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 / 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)
(14, 98, 14)
(16, 144, 18)
(31, 198, 16)
(29, 122, 19)
(24, 187, 14)
(22, 132, 12)
Correct answer
(22, 132, 12)
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is,
Logic: Second Number = First Number × (Third Number ÷ 2)
(14, 98, 14)
→ 98 = 14 × (14 ÷ 2)
→ 98 = 14 × 7
(16, 144, 18)
→ 144 = 16 × (18 ÷ 2)
→ 144 = 16 × 9
Now, let's check each option,
1) (31, 198, 16)
→ 198 = 31 × (16 ÷ 2)
→ 198 ≠ 31 × 8
2) (29, 122, 19)
→ 122 = 29 × (19 ÷ 2)
→ 122 ≠ 29 × 9.5
3) (24, 187, 14)
→ 187 = 24 × (14 ÷ 2)
→ 187 ≠ 24 × 7
4) (22, 132, 12)
→ 132 = 22 × (12 ÷ 2)
→ 132 = 22 × 6 ⇒ Satisfies the logic.
Hence, the correct answer is "(22, 132, 12)".
Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.
4, 3, 1, 2
1, 3, 4, 2
4, 1, 3, 2
1, 4, 3, 2
Correct answer
4, 1, 3, 2
Why this answer is correct
The correct arrangement of the words in a logical and meaningful order is shown below,
4) Letter
1) Word
3) Sentence
2) Paragraph
Hence, the correct answer is "4, 1, 3, 2".
Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
In the following figure, we need to observe the 4 different kinds of patterns, which are running through each figure.
: In the consecutive boxes the circle is transferred to the consecutive corner in a clockwise manner, Thus, in the following box the circle will be in the upper left corner.
: In each consecutive box, the direction of the arrow changes in an anticlockwise manner. Thus, in the following box, the arrow will face downwards.
: In each consecutive box, the star is moving diagonally upwards and then coming back to its origin diagonally. Thus, in the following box the star will be placed at the lower left corner.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term.
7 : 84 :: 5 : ? :: 9 : 144
30
40
36
45
Correct answer
40
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: (1st number)2 + [1st number × (1st number - 2)] = 2nd number.
Now,
For, 7 : 84
→ (7)2 + [7 × (7 - 2)]
→ 49 + [7 × 5]
→ 49 + 35 = 84.
For, 9 : 144
→ (9)2 + [9 × (9 - 2)]
→ 81 + [9 × 7]
→ 81 + 63 = 144.
Similarly, for 5 : ?
→ (5)2 + [5 × (5 - 2)]
→ 25 + [5 × 3]
→ 25 + 15 = 40.
Hence, the correct answer is "40".
Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
GLE
RUP
TYR
HMF
Correct answer
RUP
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
So, The 'RUP' is the odd one out.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term.
8 : 36 :: 6 : ? :: 12 : 76
20
27
22
24
Correct answer
22
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
The pattern is: (Number × half the number) + 4 = Next term.
So, the missing term in the series is: "22".
Hence, the correct answer is: "Option (3)".
Select the option that will replace the question mark (?) in the following number series.
456, 444, 420, 384, 336, ?
276
256
234
264
Correct answer
276
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence,** the correct answer is** "276".
Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes.
Fur, Animal, Wood
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Fur is a thick hair that covers the skin of Animals - So Fur comes into the Animal part.
Whereas, Wood is the different from Fur and Animal.
So, the Venn diagram which represents the relationship between Fur, animal, and wood is:
So, the correct option is "option (4)".
In a code language, 'TANYA' is coded as BUBZO and 'RAHUL' is coded as BSMVI. How will 'MOHIT' be coded in the same language?
PNUJI
PNUIJ
QNUJI
PMUKI
Correct answer
PNUJI
Why this answer is correct
Alphabet Table:
The logic followed here is:
'TANYA' is coded as 'BUBZO'.
'RAHUL' is coded as 'BSMVI'.
SImilarly, for 'MOHIT'
So, 'MOHIT' will coded as 'PNUJI'.
Hence, the correct answer is "*PNUJI".*
In this question, the statement is followed by two conclusions. Which of the two conclusions is/are true?
Statement: X < U = F > R ≥ P < T < W
Conclusions:
I. X < T
II. R > W
Only conclusion I is true
Neither conclusion I nor II is true
Only conclusion II is true
Both conclusions I and II are true
Correct answer
Neither conclusion I nor II is true
Why this answer is correct
**Given
Statement:
** X < U = F > R ≥ P < T < W
According to the given information:
X is less than U, U equal to F, and F is greater than R. And R is greater equal to P, P is less than T and T is less than W.
Conclusions
I: \(X<T\) → False (X < U = F > R ≥ P < T; A definite relation cannot be established between X and T)
II: \(R>W\) → False(R ≥ P < T < W ; A definite relation cannot be established between R and W)
Hence the correct answer is "Neither conclusion I nor II is true".
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
102, 100, ?, 96, 112
98
100
104
108
Correct answer
104
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Hence, '104' is the correct answer.
If + means – , – means ×, × means ÷ and ÷ means +, then what will come in place of ? in the given equation?
7 ÷ 20 – 5 × 20 + 2 = ?
10
15
20
30
Correct answer
10
Why this answer is correct
Decoding the information,
| Sign | - | × | ÷ | + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Means | × | ÷ | + | - |
Given:
7 ÷ 20 – 5 × 20 + 2
After interchanging the signs it will be
7 + 20 × 5 ÷ 20 - 2
= 7 + 20 × .25 - 2
= 7 + 5 - 2
= 12 - 2
= 10
Hence the correct answer is "10".
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.