Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
What should be at the place of question mark?
A
D
C
B
Correct answer
A
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is:
Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 1".
You are Browse online forums and accidentally stumble upon a link to a publicly accessible cloud storage folder. Upon clicking it, you realize it contains hundreds of documents that appear to be sensitive personal data (like scanned passports, utility bills, and tax documents) belonging to various individuals, indicating a major privacy oversight.
Given this situation, which of the following is the most ethical and responsible action?
Immediately report the vulnerability to the platform's administrator or the relevant cybersecurity authority and avoid accessing the files further.
ignore the folder completely, as it's not your data and you don't want to get involved.
Download the files to save them, then try to contact a few of the individuals directly to warn them about their leaked data.
Copy the link and share it on social media to alert the public and expose the vulnerability
Correct answer
Immediately report the vulnerability to the platform's administrator or the relevant cybersecurity authority and avoid accessing the files further.
Why this answer is correct
The most ethical and responsible action is:
Option 1 → Correct.
Reporting responsibly ensures the issue is fixed while minimizing harm. You should not access or share sensitive files any further.
Option 2 → Not ideal. Ignoring it leaves others at risk, and the data remains exposed.
Option 3 → Wrong and risky. Downloading or contacting individuals directly is mishandling personal data, and could make you liable under privacy laws.
Option 4 → Very harmful. Sharing the link spreads the data exposure, causing further damage.
Thus, 1) Immediately report the vulnerability to the platform's administrator or the relevant cybersecurity authority and avoid accessing the files further is correct.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
If 5 + 3 = 23, 6 + 4 = 34, then 7+ 5 = ?
91
51
47
89
Correct answer
47
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed in the given equations is:
Logic: The resultant number is the sum of the product and the sum of the two given numbers.
Now,
For, 5 + 3 = 23
⇒ (5 × 3) + (5 + 3)
= 15 + 8 = 23.
For, 6 + 4 = 34
⇒ (6 × 4) + (6 + 4)
= 24 + 10 = 34.
Applying the same logic for the third equation:
For, 7 + 5 = ?
⇒ (7 × 5) + (7 + 5)
= 35 + 12 = 47.
Thus, 7 + 5 = 47.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Choose the box that is similar to the box formed from the given sheet of paper (Y).
a, b and c only
b and c only
a, c and d only
b, c and d only
Correct answer
b, c and d only
Why this answer is correct
The fig. (Y) is similar to the Form VII. So, when a cube is formed by folding the sheet shown in fig. (Y), then
is one of the faces of the cube and this face lies opposite to a blank face. Also, a face bearing a square lies opposite to another blank face. The remaining two blank faces lie opposite to each other. Clearly, in the cube shown in figure (a), the face consisting of the four symbols is not the same as that formed (as shown above).
Hence, the cube in figure (a) cannot be formed.
In each of the following questions, a specific relationship is given between two words. Identify the word that shares a similar semantic relationship with the given pair. Choose the most appropriate option from the four choices given below.
Painter: Canvas :: Author : ?
Pen
Publisher
Paper
Plot
Correct answer
Paper
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: The first word is a person, and the second word is the medium on which they create their work.
Painter: Canvas → A Painter creates their work on a Canvas.
Similarly,
Author: Paper → An Author creates their work on Paper.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
You find a wallet in your school library. What is the most appropriate action?
Keep it for yourself and wait for someone to claim
Take the money and leave the wallet
Hand it over to the librarian or authority
Ignore it
Correct answer
Hand it over to the librarian or authority
Why this answer is correct
Given:
Statement - You find a wallet in your school library.
The most appropriate action when finding a lost wallet in a school library is to immediately hand it over to a librarian or school authority.
As it shows Honesty and responsibility, and school staff are equipped to verify ownership and return the wallet to its owner.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Choose the missing number in the following analogy.
4 : 16 :: 6 : ?
30
24
18
36
Correct answer
36
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed in the given number pairs is:
Logic: The second number is the square of the first number.
Now,
For, 4 : 16
⇒ 42 = 16.
Applying the same logic for the second pair:
For, 6 : ?
⇒ 62 = 36.
Thus, 6 : 36.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
In a badminton knockout tournament with 57 players, what is the minimum number of matches needed to determine the winner?
58
57
56
55
Correct answer
56
Why this answer is correct
Concept Used:
The Knockout Principle: In any single-elimination or knockout tournament, each match eliminates one player. To determine a single winner from a group of players, every player except for one (the eventual champion) must be eliminated.
Therefore, if there are N players, a total of N - 1 players must be eliminated. Since each match results in one elimination, the number of matches is always one less than the number of players.
Calculation:
Number of players (N) = 57
Number of matches = N - 1 = 57 - 1 = 56
The total number of losers must equal the number of matches played.
∴ The correct asnwer is option 3.
In each of the following questions, a specific relationship is given between two words. Identify the word that shares a similar semantic relationship with the given pair. Choose the most appropriate option from the four choices given below.
Fire : Heat :: Friction : ?
Motion
Force
Burn
Energy
Correct answer
Energy
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: The first word is the cause and the second word is the effect.
Here,
Fire : Heat → Fire causes the production of Heat.
Similarly,
Friction : Energy → Friction causes the production of Energy (often in the form of heat).
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
If Δ means '+',
means '-', ∇ means 'x', and o means "÷", what is the value of:'
12 Δ 8 ∇ 3 o 6
5 = ?
21
15
17
11
Correct answer
11
Why this answer is correct
BODMAS Rule:
According to the question, the symbols are interchanged as follows:
| Original Symbol | Δ | ∇ | o | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Symbol | + | − | × | ÷ |
Now, given the equation: 12 Δ 8 ∇ 3 o 6
5 = ?
After interchanging the specified symbols, the new equation is:
12 + 8 × 3 ÷ 6 − 5 = ?
Perform operations according to BODMAS:
⇒ 12 + 8 × 3 ÷ 6 − 5
⇒ 12 + 4 − 5
⇒ 16 − 5
⇒ 11
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
What will come at the place of blank space?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
You have four puzzle books on your shelf, and you decide to arrange them in every possible order, moving one book every 30 seconds. How long will it take to arrange all the books?
24 minutes
12 minutes
2 minutes
4 minutes
Correct answer
12 minutes
Why this answer is correct
Given:
There are 4 puzzle books. You arrange them in every possible order (all permutations), and you move one book every 30 seconds.
Formula used:
Total time = (number of arrangements) × (time per arrangement).
Calculation:
Number of arrangements = 4! = 24
Total time = 24 × 30 seconds = 720 seconds
Convert to minutes: 720 seconds = 12 minutes
∴ The total time required is 12 minutes.
If we assign positions to letters A=1, B=2,..., Z=26, what is the index sum of the word CAT?
27
24
41
48
Correct answer
24
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
The sum of the word CAT is:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Choose the box that is similar to the box formed from the given sheet of paper (x).
C and D only
A, B and C
B, C and D
A and B
Correct answer
A and B
Why this answer is correct
The given dice:
Opposite sides:
⇔
⇔
⇔
Thus, similar to the box formed from the given A and B.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Read the information carefully and identify the correct relationship between the persons mentioned in the question.
A is the brother of B.
C is the mother of A.
D is the daughter of C.
E is the father of D.
Question: How is B related to E?
Son
Wife
Cannot be determined
Daughter
Correct answer
Cannot be determined
Why this answer is correct
Decoding symbols for Family Tree:
According to the given information Family Tree Representation:
A is the brother of B.
C is the mother of A.
D is the daughter of C.
E is the father of D.
B is the child of E. The gender of B is not mentioned in the question.
Therefore, B could be either the son or the daughter of E.
Thus, the relationship cannot be determined with the information provided.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3"
which of the following 3D shapes can be formed by folding the given 2D net?
Cube
Cuboid
Pyramid
Tetrahedron
Correct answer
Pyramid
Why this answer is correct
Given:
3D shapes can be formed by folding it.
Thus, it will formed Pyramid.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
4
3
5
1
Correct answer
3
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Heart (♥) has 2 lobes → 2.
Club (♣) has 3 leaf-like lobes → 3
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
In each of the following questions, two numbers are given which follow a certain logical or arithmetic relationship. Identify the same pattern and apply it to find the missing number in the second pair. Choose the correct option from the given alternatives.
19384 : 31506 :: 28493 : ?
40615
41706
40617
39615
Correct answer
40615
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: 1st number + 12122 = 2nd number.
19384 : 31506
19384 + 12122 = 31506
Similarly,
28493 : ?
28493 + 12122 = 40615
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
What should come at the place of question mark?
C
D
A
B
Correct answer
D
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Criteria to be selected as Assistant Manager (as on 01-04-2023):
MBA degree with at least 65% marks.
Age between 26 to 32 years.
Must have minimum 2 years of management experience.
Must be fluent in English and Hindi.
Special Clause:
If candidate meets all but the language requirement, refer to Language Proficiency Panel.
Case:
Tarun is 30 years old has MBA with 70% marks, and 3 years experience. He is fluent in English but not confident in Hindi.
What should be done in Tarun's case?
Select the candidate
Reject the candidate
Refer to Language Proficiency Pane
Refer to Managing Director
Correct answer
Refer to Language Proficiency Pane
Why this answer is correct
All the conditions are as follows:
| Condition Number | Detail | Fulfillment |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | MBA degree with at least 65% marks. | Yes – He has MBA with 70% marks |
| (b) | Age between 26 to 32 years. | Yes – He is 30 years old |
| (c) | Must have minimum 2 years of management experience. | Yes – He has 3 years experience |
| (d) | Must be fluent in English and Hindi. | No – He is fluent in English but not confident in Hindi |
| Special Clause | If candidate meets all but the language requirement, refer to Language Proficiency Panel. | Yes – He fulfills all except language requirement |
Here, Tarun fulfills all the conditions except the language requirement. As per the special clause, his case should be referred to the Language Proficiency Panel.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option (3)".
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.