Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?
RJXU, UYPD, ?, ACZV, DRRE
VHGM
XNHM
YBSK
ZIWP
Correct answer
XNHM
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
So, 'XNHM' will replace the question mark in the given series.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
In a certain code language, 'UNTIL’ is coded as '201319811' and 'WHERE' is coded as '2274174'. How will 'LIMIT' be coded in that language?
11812819
11813819
11818219
11812820
Correct answer
11812819
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
For, ‘UNTIL’ is coded as '201319811’,
For, WHERE' is coded as '2274174',
Similarly, for 'LIMIT'
So, 'LIMIT' is coded as '11812819'.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
A, B, C, D, E, F and G are seven friends having different heights. A is taller than C but shorter than B. C is taller than F but shorter than A. B is taller than A but shorter than 2 persons. D is taller than B. E is not the tallest and G is the shortest. Who is the tallest?
B
C
D
A
Correct answer
D
Why this answer is correct
Given: A, B, C, D, E, F and G are seven friends.
G is the shortest.
B is taller than A but shorter than 2 persons.
3) A is taller than C but shorter than B.
__ > __ > B > A > C > __ > G
C is taller than F but shorter than A.
D is taller than B.
6) E is not the tallest.
D > E > B > A > C > F > G
Here, 'D' is the tallest person.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
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 4".
Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.
4, 3, 5, 1, 2
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
3, 4, 2, 1, 5
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Correct answer
3, 4, 2, 1, 5
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
The order for the given words are based on the hierarchy from the larger to smaller:
.5. Taj Mahal → Within Agra, there is a world famous structure called Taj Mahal.
Hence, the correct answer is "3, 4, 2, 1, 5".
Which two numbers from amongst the given options should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
(36 ÷ 2) × 5 – 15 × 4 = 20 − 260 ÷ (5 × 3 + 2)
4 and 2
3 and 5
20 and 36
2 and 3
Correct answer
2 and 3
Why this answer is correct
Given equation: (36 ÷ 2) × 5 – 15 × 4 = 20 − 260 ÷ (5 × 3 + 2).
BODMAS Table:
Let's check each option one by one.
Option 1) 4 and 2
Given: (36 ÷ 2) × 5 – 15 × 4 = 20 − 260 ÷ (5 × 3 + 2)
After interchanging the numbers we get;
⇒ (36 ÷ 4) × 5 – 15 × 2 = 20 − 260 ÷ (5 × 3 + 4)
⇒ 9 × 5 – 15 × 2 = 20 − 260 ÷ (15 + 4)
⇒ 45 – 30 = 20 − 260 ÷ 19
⇒ 15 = 20 − 13.7
⇒ -15 ≠ 6.3
⇒ LHS ≠ RHS
Option 2) 3 and 5
Given: (36 ÷ 2) × 5 – 15 × 4 = 20 − 260 ÷ (5 × 3 + 2)
After interchanging the numbers we get;
⇒ (36 ÷ 2) × 3 – 15 × 4 = 20 − 260 ÷ (3 × 5 + 2)
⇒ 18 × 3 – 15 × 4 = 20 − 260 ÷ (15 + 2)
⇒ 54 – 60 = 20 − 260 ÷ 17
⇒ –10 = 20 − 15.3
⇒ -10 ≠ 4.7
⇒ LHS ≠ RHS
Option 3) 20 and 36
Given: (36 ÷ 2) × 5 – 15 × 4 = 20 − 260 ÷ (5 × 3 + 2)
After interchanging the numbers we get;
⇒ (20 ÷ 2) × 5 – 15 × 4 = 36 − 260 ÷ (5 × 3 + 2)
⇒ 10 × 5 – 15 × 4 = 36 − 260 ÷ (15 + 2)
⇒ 50 – 60 = 36 − 260 ÷ 17
⇒ -10 = 36 − 15.3
⇒ -10 ≠ -20.7
⇒ LHS ≠ RHS
Option 4) 2 and 3
Given: (36 ÷ 2) × 5 – 15 × 4 = 20 − 260 ÷ (5 × 3 + 2)
After interchanging the numbers we get;
⇒ (36 ÷ 3) × 5 – 15 × 4 = 20 − 260 ÷ (5 × 2 + 3)
⇒ 12 × 5 – 15 × 4 = 20 − 260 ÷ (10 + 3)
⇒ 60 – 60 = 20 − 260 ÷ 13
⇒ 0 = 20 − 20
⇒ 0 = 0
⇒ LHS = RHS
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Select the option that will replace the question mark (?) in the following number series.
11, 15, 12, 16, 13, ?
31
17
21
19
Correct answer
17
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
So, '17' will complete the series.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
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 vehicles are helicopters.
All helicopters are cars.
Conclusions:
I. All vehicles are cars.
II. Some vehicles are cars.
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Only conclusion II follows
Only conclusion I follows
Either conclusion I or II follows
Correct answer
Only conclusion II follows
Why this answer is correct
Statements:
Some vehicles are helicopters.
All helicopters are cars.
The least possible Venn diagram for the given statement is:
Conclusion:
I. All vehicles are cars - False (Because, Some Vehicles are Cars but All vehicles are cars can be possible only).
II. Some vehicles are cars - True (Because, those part of Vehicles that is Helicopters is definitely Cars).
So, Only conclusion II follows.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Eight people are sitting in two parallel rows with four people each in such a way that there is equal distance between adjacent persons. B, C, D and E sit in the same row facing South. H, I, J and K sit in the same row facing North. C sits at the extreme left end of their row and is exactly opposite I. H sits to the immediate left of I. K sits at the extreme left end of their row and is exactly opposite D. B sits between D and E. Who sits exactly opposite H?
E
B
D
C
Correct answer
E
Why this answer is correct
Given: Eight people are sitting in two parallel rows with four people each.
B, C, D and E sit in the same row facing South.
H, I, J and K sit in the same row facing North.
C sits at the extreme left end of their row and is exactly opposite I.
H sits to the immediate left of I.
K sits at the extreme left end of their row and is exactly opposite D.
B sits between D and E.
And, J will sit on the remaining place.
So, 'E' sits exactly opposite to H.
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.
8 : 49 : : 16 : ? : : 12 : 121
215
220
250
225
Correct answer
225
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: (1st number - 1)2 = 2nd number.
Now,
For, 8 : 49
⇒ (9 - 1)2
⇒ 72 = 49.
For, 12 : 121
⇒ (12 - 1)2
⇒ 112 = 121.
Similarly, for 16 : ?
⇒ (16 - 1)2
⇒ 152 = 225.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
In a certain code language, 'BAYONET' is written as '2176552' and 'JOKE' is written as '1625'. How will 'HAPPIER' be written as in that language?
8166959
9188959
8177918
8177959
Correct answer
8177959
Why this answer is correct
According to the English alphabets and their positional values:
The pattern followed in the given codes is:
Alphabets with double digits positional values are the sum of both numbers.
Alphabets with single-digit positional values are coded as it is.
Similarly,
Hence the correct answer is option 4)
Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.
CARPET : RACTEP :: GOBLET : ?
DPOTEL
COGTLE
BOTGFL
BOGTEL
Correct answer
BOGTEL
Why this answer is correct
According to the English alphabets and their positional values:
The pattern followed in the given codes is:
First and third alphabets are interchanged & fourth and sixth alphabets are interchanged.
Similarly,
Hence the correct answer is option 4)
Pointing towards a boy, Sarika said, "He is my sister's son's father's wife's only sister's son." How is Sarika related to the boy?
Maternal grandmother
Maternal aunt
Sister
Mother
Correct answer
Mother
Why this answer is correct
From the given information, we draw a tree using symbols:
"He is my sister's son's father's wife's only sister's son."
Sarika's sister's son's father's wife's only sister is Sarita herself, so Sarika is that boy's mother.
Hence the correct answer is option 4)
Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter cluster.
PRIEST : TSRPIE :: UMPIRE : ?
RUPMIE
URMPIE
URPMIE
URPMEI
Correct answer
URPMIE
Why this answer is correct
According to the English alphabets and their positional values:
The pattern followed in the given codes is:
Given:
PRIEST : TSRPIE
P(16) R(18) I(9) E(5) S(19) T(20) : T(20) S(19) R(18) P(16) I(9) E(5) (Desending order)
Similarly,
UMPIRE : ?
U(21) M(13) P(16) I(9) R(18) E(5) : U(21) R(18) P(16) M(13) I(9) E(5) (Desending order)
Hence the correct answer is option (3)
If G = E < D < R and E = Y > K > Q, then which of the following options is NOT correct?
Y < R
R > Q
G < Q
G < R
Correct answer
G < Q
Why this answer is correct
From the given information:
G = E < D < R and E = Y > K > Q
We consider each option:
Option 1) Y < R
Since E < R and E = Y then Y< R. It is correct.
Option 2) R > Q
Since R > E & E = Y which means R > Y,
Now Y > Q and R > Y then R > Q. It is correct.
Option 3) G < Q
We have G = E and E = Y so G = Y,
Now Y > Q then G > Q. It is incorrect.
Option 4) G < R
Since G = E and E < R then G < R. It is correct.
Hence the correct answer is option 3)
Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.
SPIRIT : TQHSHU :: BAMBOO : ?
CZNANN
AZNCPP
CZNCPP
CZNCNN
Correct answer
CZNCNN
Why this answer is correct
According to the English alphabets and their positional values:
The pattern followed in the given codes is:
The consonants are increased to 1 positional value.
The vowels are decreased to 1 positional value.
Similarly,
Hence the correct answer is option (4)
Select the option that is NOT embedded in the given figure as its part (rotation is NOT allowed).
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
We compare each option with the given figure:
Option 1)
The pattern is embedded.
Option 2)
The pattern is not completely embedded.
Option 3)
The pattern is embedded.
Option 4)
The pattern is embedded.
Hence the correct answer is option 2)
Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in a logical and meaningful order.
3, 2, 1, 5, 4
1, 3, 4, 2, 5
2, 3, 1, 5, 4
2, 1, 5, 4, 3
Correct answer
2, 3, 1, 5, 4
Why this answer is correct
The logical and meaningful order of the given words is:
The order shows the process of any food material from the basic step i.e. plantation to the end step i.e. Superstore
Hence the correct answer is option 3)
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
KLIMC, JJFIX, IHCES, HFZAN, ?
HEWWI
GDWWI
GDXWJ
GDUVI
Correct answer
GDWWI
Why this answer is correct
According to the English alphabets and their positional values:
The pattern followed in the given codes is:
Alphabets are decreased to the positional value according to the place in the word.
Hence the correct answer is option 2)
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
| 8 | 7 | 224 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 13 | 572 |
| 12 | 15 | ? |
456
720
320
360
Correct answer
720
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed in the given table is:
First term × Second term × 4 = Third term
Now we apply the pattern to the given rows:
Row 1:
8 × 7 × 4 = 224
224 = 224
Row 2:
11 × 13 × 4 = 572
572 = 572
Row 3:
12 × 15 × 4 =?
720 = Answer
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.