Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
Select the letter-cluster that will replace the question mark (?) in the given series and make it logically complete.
WFJ, XHM, YJP, ZLS, ?
CNW
ANV
BMU
BNW
Correct answer
ANV
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
So, 'ANV' will replace the question mark in the given series.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
In a code language, 'RAJAT' is coded as UCMCW and 'NIRAJ' is coded as QKUCM. How will 'MUKUL' be coded in the same language?
PWNWO
OXMXN
PWNXO
OXNWO
Correct answer
PWNWO
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
For, ‘RAJAT' is coded as 'UCMCW’,
NIRAJ' is coded as 'QKUCM',
Similarly, for 'MUKUL'
So, 'PREFER' will be coded as 'PWNWO'.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Select the option that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The image that completes the pattern is:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Which two symbols from amongst the given options should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
(35 ÷ 7 × 50) ÷ 11 × 1 + 3 = 8
÷ and +
× and ÷
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
Given equation: (35 ÷ 7 × 50) ÷ 11 × 1 + 3 = 8.
BODMAS Table:
Let's check each option one by one.
Option 1) + and −
Given: (35 ÷ 7 × 50) ÷ 11 × 1 + 3 = 8
After interchanging the symbols we get;
⇒ (35 ÷ 7 × 50) ÷ 11 × 1 - 3 = 8
⇒ (5 × 50) ÷ 11 × 1 - 3 = 8
⇒ 250 ÷ 11 × 1 - 3 = 8
⇒ 22.73 - 3 = 8
⇒ -19.73 ≠ 8
⇒ LHS ≠ RHS
Option 2) ÷ and +
Given: (35 ÷ 7 × 50) ÷ 11 × 1 + 3 = 8
After interchanging the symbols we get;
⇒ (35 + 7 × 50) + 11 × 1 ÷ 3 = 8
⇒ (35 + 350) + 11 × 1 ÷ 3 = 8
⇒ 385 + 11 × 1 ÷ 3 = 8
⇒ 385 + 3.67 = 8
⇒ 388.67 ≠ 8
⇒ LHS ≠ RHS
Option 3) × and ÷
Given: (35 ÷ 7 × 50) ÷ 11 × 1 + 3 = 8
After interchanging the symbols we get;
⇒ (35 × 7 ÷ 50) × 11 ÷ 1 + 3 = 8
⇒ 4.9 × 11 ÷ 1 + 3 = 8
⇒ 4.9 × 11 + 3 = 8
⇒ 53.9 + 3 = 8
⇒ 56.9 ≠ 8
⇒ LHS ≠ RHS
Option 4) + and ×
Given: (35 ÷ 7 × 50) ÷ 11 × 1 + 3 = 8
After interchanging the symbols we get;
⇒ (35 ÷ 7 + 50) ÷ 11 + 1 × 3 = 8
⇒ (5 + 50) ÷ 11 + 1 × 3 = 8
⇒ 55 ÷ 11 + 1 × 3 = 8
⇒ 5 + 1 × 3 = 8
⇒ 5 + 3 = 8
⇒ 8 = 8
⇒ LHS = RHS
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
A lies to the north-west of C and north of D. If B is to the east of A, what is the position of D with respect to B?
South-west
North
East
North-east
Correct answer
South-west
Why this answer is correct
Given:
A lies to the north-west of C and north of D.
B is to the east of A.
So, the position of D is 'South-west' with respect to B.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Select the set in which the number are related in the same way as 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.)
(9, 7, 189)
(4, 13, 156)
(5, 9, 160)
(6, 9, 162)
(8, 5, 125)
(7, 8, 188)
Correct answer
(6, 9, 162)
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: (1st number × 2nd number) × 3 = 3rd number.
Now,
For, (9, 7, 189)
⇒ (9 × 7) × 3
⇒ 63 × 3 = 189.
For, (4, 13, 156)
⇒ (4 × 13) × 3
⇒ 52 × 3 = 156.
Similarly, for (6, 9, 162)
⇒ (6 × 9) × 3
⇒ 54 × 3 = 162.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below.
(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.)
Passenger : Bus
Aeronaut : Hot air balloon
Pirate : Ship
Pilot : Aircraft
Astronaut : Aircraft
Correct answer
Aeronaut : Hot air balloon
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Passenger : Bus → A passenger travels by bus.
Similarly:
Option 1) Aeronaut : Hot air balloon → Here an aeronaut travels by hot air balloon.
Option 2) Pirate : Ship → Here a pirate travels by ship and controls it
Option 3) Pilot : Aircraft → Here a pilot controls the aircraft but doesn't only travel by it.
Option 4) Astronaut : Aircraft → An astronaut travels by spacecraft rather than a typical aircraft and controls it.
Among these options, 1) and 2) reflects the exact relationship as found in the main pair.
However, in order to select the most suitable choice, we need the context or specific criteria.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Select the option that represents the letters which, when placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.
B _ E E S _ E D _ L E _ _ S E D B _ E E S S E _
S E B E S L D
E B S E S L D
L S B E S L D
E E B S S L D
Correct answer
L S B E S L D
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Given Sequence: B _ E E S _ E D _ L E _ _ S E D B _ E E S S E _
Now, putting the letters in the blank spaces given in the option one by one:
Option 1) S E B E S L D → B S E E S E E D / B L E E S S E D / B L E E S S E D
Option 2) E B S E S L D → B E E E S B E D / S L E E S S E D / B L E E S S E D
Option 3) L S B E S L D → B L E E S S E D / B L E E S S E D / B L E E S S E D
Here, 'BLEESSED' followed a pattern.
Option 4) E E B S S L D → B E E E S E E D / B L E S S S E D / B L E E S S E D
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
26
24
22
28
Correct answer
24
Why this answer is correct
The triangles are:
So, there are '24' triangles in the given figure.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
If A denotes '+', B denotes '×', C denotes '-', and D denotes '÷', then what will be the value of the following expression?
56 A 102 C 30 D 6 B 7 = ?
134
123
124
151
Correct answer
123
Why this answer is correct
Given equation: 56 A 102 C 30 D 6 B 7 = ?
Decoding the given information :
| Symbol | A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Means | + | × | - | ÷ |
Now, replacing the sign from left to right and using BODMAS rule, we get :
New equation : 56 A 102 C 30 D 6 B 7 = ?
Calculation :
⇒ 56 + 102 - 30 ÷ 6 × 7 = ?
⇒ 56 + 102 - 5 × 7 = ?
⇒ 56 + 102 - 35 = ?
⇒ 158 - 35 = 123.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
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.)
(4, 60, 5)
(5, 90, 6)
(7, 84, 4)
(9, 63, 2)
(11, 132, 6)
(3, 72, 6)
Correct answer
(7, 84, 4)
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: (1st number × 3rd number) × 3 = 2nd number.
Now,
For, (4, 60, 5)
⇒ (4 × 5) × 3
⇒ 20 × 3 = 60.
For, (5, 90, 6)
⇒ (5 × 6) × 3
⇒ 30 × 3 = 90.
Similarly, for (7, 84, 4)
⇒ (7 × 4) × 3
⇒ 28 × 3 = 84.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and to balance the given equation.
52 * 4 * 38 * 5 * 5 * 0
×, ×, +, =, ×
÷, =, −, ×, +
×, +, ÷, =, −
÷, =, −, ÷, ×
Correct answer
÷, =, −, ×, +
Why this answer is correct
Given equation: 52 * 4 * 38 * 5 * 5 * 0.
BODMAS Table:
Let's check each option one by one.
Option 1) ×, ×, +, =, ×
Given: 52 * 4 * 38 * 5 * 5 * 0
After replacing the * signs we get;
⇒ 52 × 4 × 38 + 5 = 5 × 0
⇒ 7904 + 5 = 0
⇒ 7909 ≠ 0
⇒ LHS ≠ RHS
Option 2) ÷, =, −, ×, +
Given: 52 * 4 * 38 * 5 * 5 * 0
After replacing the * signs we get;
⇒ 52 ÷ 4 = 38 - 5 × 5 + 0
⇒ 13 = 38 - 25 + 0
⇒ 13 = 13
⇒ LHS = RHS
Option 3) ×, +, ÷, =, −
Given: 52 * 4 * 38 * 5 * 5 * 0
After replacing the * signs we get;
⇒ 52 × 4 + 38 ÷ 5 = 5 - 0
⇒ 52 × 4 + 7.6 = 5
⇒ 208 + 7.6 = 5
⇒ 215.6 ≠ 5
⇒ LHS ≠ RHS
Option 4) ÷, =, −, ÷, ×
Given: 52 * 4 * 38 * 5 * 5 * 0
After replacing the * signs we get;
⇒ 52 ÷ 4 = 38 - 5 ÷ 5 × 0
⇒ 13 = 38 - 1 × 0
⇒ 13 = 38 - 0
⇒ 13 ≠ 38
⇒ LHS ≠ RHS
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Sunny drives 3 km towards west from point A. He then takes a right turn and drives 6 km. Again, he takes a right turn and drives 3 km. Finally, he takes a left turn and drives 3 km to reach point B. How far and towards which direction should he drive now in order to reach point A again?
9 km towards south
8 km towards west
7 km towards north
6 km towards east
Correct answer
9 km towards south
Why this answer is correct
Given:
Sunny drives 3 km towards west from point A.
He then takes a right turn and drives 6 km.
Again, he takes a right turn and drives 3 km.
Finally, he takes a left turn and drives 3 km to reach point B.
So, he should drive 3 + 6 = '9 km in the south' direction to reach point A again.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
In a certain code language, 'NORTHERN’ is written as 'RONEHTRN' and 'OPPONENT' is written as 'PPOENONT'. How will 'ORGANIZE' be written in that language?
GROIANZE
GROINAEZ
GROINAZE
GRIONAZE
Correct answer
GROINAZE
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
For, ‘NORTHERN’ is written as 'RONEHTRN’,
For, OPPONENT' is written as 'PPOENONT',
Similarly, for 'ORGANIZE'
So, 'ORGANIZE' will be written as 'GROINAZE'.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Step I: The Symbol 'Diamond' is getting rotated in clockwise direction and also getting shaded alternatively.
Step II: The Symbol 'Circle' is getting rotated in clockwise direction.
Step III: The figures are arranged similar alternatively.
So, the complete series will be:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as 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.)
(20, 16, 8)
(10, 13, 12)
(32, 27, 18)
(13, 16, 13)
(14, 18, 16)
(19, 18, 21)
Correct answer
(32, 27, 18)
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: (First number + Third number) ÷ 2 + 2 = Second Number.
For, (20, 16, 8)
→ (20 + 8) ÷ 2 + 2
→ 14 + 2 = 16.
For, (10, 13, 12)
→ (10 + 12) ÷ 2 + 2
→ 11 + 2 = 13.
Similarly, (32, 27, 18)
→ (32 + 18) ÷ 2 + 2
→ 25 + 2 = 27.
Hence, the correct answer 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 curtains are pillows.
No pillow is a bedsheet.
Some curtains are bedsheets.
Conclusions:
I. No curtain is a bedsheet.
II. No pillow is a curtain.
III. Some bedsheets are curtains.
IV. Some pillows are curtains.
All conclusions follow.
Both conclusions II and III follow.
Both conclusions III and IV follow.
Both conclusions I and II follow.
Correct answer
Both conclusions III and IV follow.
Why this answer is correct
Statements:
Some curtains are pillows.
No pillow is a bedsheet.
Some curtains are bedsheets.
The least possible Venn diagram for the given statement is:
Conclusion:
I. No curtain is a bedsheet - False (Because, Some curtains are bedsheets).
II. No pillow is a curtain - False (Because, Some curtains are pillows).
III. Some bedsheets are curtains - True (Because, Some curtains are bedsheets).
IV. Some pillows are curtains - True (Because, Some curtains are pillows).
So, Both conclusions III and IV follow.
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.
RVV
ADW
EHS
JMN
Correct answer
RVV
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Option 1) RVV
Option 2) ADW
Option 3) EHS
Option 4) JMN
Here, All the options except 'RVV' followed a pattern.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the sixth number is related to the fifth number.
24 : 15 : : 32 : ? : : 46 : 26
23
19
21
17
Correct answer
19
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: (1st number ÷ 2) + 3 = 2nd number.
Now,
For, 24 : 15
⇒ (24 ÷ 2) + 3
⇒ 12 + 3 = 15.
For, 46 : 26
⇒ (46 ÷ 2) + 3
⇒ 23 + 3 = 26.
Similarly, for 32 : ?
⇒ (32 ÷ 2) + 3
⇒ 16 + 3 = 19.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Which two numbers from amongst the given options should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
(63 ÷ 9 + 17) ÷ 11 = 15 – 195 ÷ 17 – 2
11 and 15
17 and 15
195 and 63
2 and 15
Correct answer
17 and 15
Why this answer is correct
Given equation: (63 ÷ 9 + 17) ÷ 11 = 15 – 195 ÷ 17 – 2.
BODMAS Table:
Let's check each option one by one.
Option 1) 11 and 15
Given: (63 ÷ 9 + 17) ÷ 11 = 15 – 195 ÷ 17 – 2
After interchanging the numbers we get;
⇒ (63 ÷ 9 + 17) ÷ 15 = 11 – 195 ÷ 17 – 2
⇒ (7 + 17) ÷ 15 = 11 – 11.48 – 2
⇒ 24 ÷ 15 = –2.48
⇒ 1.6 ≠ –2.48
⇒ LHS ≠ RHS
Option 2) 17 and 15
Given: (63 ÷ 9 + 17) ÷ 11 = 15 – 195 ÷ 17 – 2
After interchanging the numbers we get;
⇒ (63 ÷ 9 + 15) ÷ 11 = 17 – 195 ÷ 15 – 2
⇒ (7 + 15) ÷ 11 = 17 – 13 – 2
⇒ 22 ÷ 11 = 2
⇒ 2 = 2
⇒ LHS = RHS
Option 3) 195 and 63
Given: (63 ÷ 9 + 17) ÷ 11 = 15 – 195 ÷ 17 – 2
After interchanging the numbers we get;
⇒ (195 ÷ 9 + 17) ÷ 11 = 15 – 63 ÷ 17 – 2
⇒ (21.67 + 17) ÷ 11 = 15 – 3.7 – 2
⇒ 38.67 ÷ 11 = 9.3
⇒ 3.52 ≠ 9.3
⇒ LHS ≠ RHS
Option 4) 2 and 15
Given: (63 ÷ 9 + 17) ÷ 11 = 15 – 195 ÷ 17 – 2
After interchanging the numbers we get;
⇒ (63 ÷ 9 + 17) ÷ 11 = 2 – 195 ÷ 17 – 15
⇒ (7 + 17) ÷ 11 = 2 – 11.48 – 15
⇒ 24 ÷ 11 = -24.48
⇒ 2.18 ≠ -24.48
⇒ LHS ≠ RHS
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.