Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
What will be the alphabetical position index of the word DOG if all letters of the English alphabet are arranged in reverse order?
23, 13, 21
22, 12, 20
22, 13, 21
23, 12, 20
Correct answer
23, 12, 20
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Thus, 23, 12, 20 is the correct option.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
In each of the following questions, a number series is given. In each series, only one number is incorrect. Identify the wrong number.
2, 4, 8, 16, 34, 64
34
64
4
8
Correct answer
34
Why this answer is correct
Given:
The logic followed here is:
2 × 2 = 4
4 × 2 = 8
8 × 2 = 16
16 × 2 = 32 ← (given 34, is wrong here)
32 × 2 = 64
Thus, the 34 is the wrong number.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Which of the following follows the correct pattern of the question figure?
3
1
2
4
Correct answer
4
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
If 3 + 2 = 15, 4 + 3 = 28, what is 5 + 4?
45
36
32
40
Correct answer
45
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed in the given equations is:
Logic: The product of the sum of the two numbers and multiple by the first number.
Now,
For, 3 + 2 = 15
⇒ (3 + 2) × 3
= 5 × 3 = 15.
For, 4 + 3 = 28
⇒ (4 + 3) × 4
= 7 × 4 = 28.
Applying the same logic for the third equation:
For, 5 + 4 = ?
⇒ (5 + 4) × 5
= 9 × 5 = 45.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Choose the missing figure in the complex pattern.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is:
Logic: Alternate figures are same.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Ramesh is taller than Suresh but shorter than Naresh. Naresh is taller than Umesh. Who is tallest?
Naresh
Ramesh
Suresh
Umesh
Correct answer
Naresh
Why this answer is correct
Given the height relationships among the four friends:
"Ramesh is taller than Suresh": Ramesh > Suresh.
"but shorter than Naresh": Naresh > Ramesh.
"Naresh is taller than Umesh": Naresh > Umesh.
From the first two points,
Naresh > Ramesh > Suresh.
We also know that Naresh > Umesh.
Therefore, Naresh is the tallest among all of them.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
In each of the following questions, a specific relationship is given between two words. Identify the word that shares a similar sem relationship with the given pair. Choose the most appropriate option from the four choices given below.
Metaphor : Language :: Algorithm : ?
Instruction
Process
Mathematics
Computer
Correct answer
Computer
Why this answer is correct
Logic Analysis:
The relationship is based on tools of a specific medium:
Metaphor is a structural device or tool used to convey meaning within Language.
Algorithm is a structured set of rules or a tool used to solve problems within a Computer (or computing systems).
Hence, the correct answer is option (4).
What will come at the place of question mark?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
How many straight lines are there in the star figure?
20
15
5
6
Correct answer
6
Why this answer is correct
Straight lines are there in the star figure:
Lines is AB, AE, EB, CD, CF, FD.
Thus, total straight lines are 6.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Choose the figure that is different from the rest in terms of the observed sequence or rule.
B
A
C
D
Correct answer
C
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: In all the figures, arrows emerge from the corners of the polygons, except in figure (c).
Thus, figure C is the odd one out.
Hence, the correct answer 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.
Echo : Sound :: Reflection : ?
Mirror
Refraction
Light
Image
Correct answer
Light
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
Logic: Echo is the result of sound bouncing off a surface, and reflection is the result of a medium bouncing off a surface.
Here,
Echo : Sound → Echo is the result of a sound wave bouncing back.
Similarly,
Reflection : Light → Reflection is the result of a light wave bouncing back.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows.
Statements:
All roses are flowers.
Some flowers are red.
Conclusions
I. Some roses are red..
II. All red things are flowers.
Only Conclusion I follows
Only Conclusion II follows
Both I and II follow
Neither I nor II follows
Correct answer
Neither I nor II follows
Why this answer is correct
Given
Statements:
All roses are flowers.
Some flowers are red.
The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is:
Conclusions:
I. Some roses are red. → False (there is no definite relationship between roses and red things. Therefore, we cannot definitively conclude that some roses are red.)
II. All red things are flowers. → False (The statement says "Some flowers are red," which means only a part of the flowers are red. It does not mean that all red things are flowers. So we can't say that "All red things are flowers.")
Therefore, neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Additional Information
Six friends, K, M, P, R, T, and Y, are sitting in a circle facing the center. R is sitting to the immediate left of M. K is second to the right of M. T is sitting exactly between M and K. P is not sitting next to K or M. Who is sitting opposite to P?
R
K
M
T
Correct answer
T
Why this answer is correct
Given: Six friends, K, M, P, R, T, and Y, are sitting in a circle facing the center.
R is sitting to the immediate left of M.
K is second to the right of M.
P is not sitting next to K or M.
T is sitting exactly between M and K.
And Y sits at the remaining place.
T is sitting opposite to P.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".
Input: 93 box 27 pink 46 green 18
Step 1: box 93 27 pink 46 green 18
Step 2: box 93 green 27 pink 46 18
Step 3: box 93 green 46 27 pink 18
What will be Step 4?
Box green 93 46 pink 27 18
Box 93 green 46 pink 18 27
Box 93 green 46 pink 27 18
Green 46 pink 27 18 box 93
Correct answer
Box 93 green 46 pink 27 18
Why this answer is correct
Calculations:
⇒ Input: 93 box 27 pink 46 green 18
⇒ Step 1: Swap 1st two elements
⇒ box 93 27 pink 46 green 18
⇒ Step 2: Bring last word forward
⇒ box 93 green 27 pink 46 18
⇒ Step 3: Bring next last number forward
⇒ box 93 green 46 27 pink 18
⇒ Step 4: Bring next last word forward
⇒ box 93 green 46 pink 27 18
∴ Step 4 = box 93 green 46 pink 18 27
Input: 8 cake 12 bag 5 apple
Step 1: 5 apple 8 cake 12 bag
Step 2: 5 apple 8 bag 12 cake
What is the logic applied?
Numbers in ascending order, words in reverse alphabetical order
Numbers and words are paired and sorted
Numbers in descending order; words in reverse order
Numbers in ascending order; words in alphabetical order
Correct answer
Numbers in ascending order; words in alphabetical order
Why this answer is correct
Given Input: 8 cake 12 bag 5 apple
The pattern followed here is:
The input is a series of number-word pairs. The rearrangement sorts these pairs based on two rules:
1) Numbers are sorted in ascending order.
2) The words associated with the numbers are sorted in alphabetical order.
Input: 8 cake 12 bag 5 apple
Original Pairs: (8, cake), (12, bag), (5, apple)
Sorting by number (ascending): (5, apple), (8, cake), (12, bag)
Step 1: 5 apple 8 cake 12 bag
This shows the numbers are sorted in ascending order. Now, let's examine the words.
The words are "apple", "cake", and "bag". Alphabetical order for these words would be "apple", "bag", "cake".
Step 2: 5 apple 8 bag 12 cake
In this step, the words are re-arranged to follow alphabetical order: "apple", "bag", "cake".
This proves that the logic is to sort "Numbers in ascending order; words in alphabetical order".
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4."
n 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.
58214 : 70436 :: 73928 : ?
85150
85130
95140
95130
Correct answer
95140
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is digit-wise addition of +2 to each digit of the number:
58214 : 70436
→ 5 + 2 = 7, 8 + 2 = 10 (unit digit = 0), 2 + 2 = 4, 1 + 2 = 3, 4 + 2 = 6
Similarly,
73928 : ?
→ 7 + 2 = 9, 3 + 2 = 5, 9 + 2 = 11 (unit digit = 1), 2 + 2 = 4, 8 + 2 = 10 (unit digit = 0)
So, 73928 ⇒ 95140
Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.
In the following questions, which one set of letters/numbers when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it?
d_ ef _ _12g_16h_20i_24
e4f8ghij
egh8ijij
e48fghij
d4e8fgij
Correct answer
e48fghij
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is,
After putting the option 3) e48fghij
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".
If + means -, ÷ means +, - means x, and x means ÷ then, what is 28 - 4 ÷ 8 + 16 ?
104
112
108
100
Correct answer
104
Why this answer is correct
Given the expression: 28 - 4 ÷ 8 + 16
Decoding the given information:
| Symbol | + | - | ÷ | × |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Means | - | × | + | ÷ |
Replacing the signs in the expression according to the given rules:
The expression 28 - 4 ÷ 8 + 16 becomes:
28 × 4 + 8 - 16
Now, applying the BODMAS rule:
⇒ 28 × 4 + 8 - 16
⇒ 112 + 8 - 16
⇒ 120 - 16 = 104
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows.
Statements:
All chairs are furniture.
Some furniture are tables.
Conclusions:
I. Some tables are chairs.
II. All chairs are tables.
Neither I nor II follows
Both I and II follow
Only I follows
Only II follows
Correct answer
Neither I nor II follows
Why this answer is correct
Given
Statements:
All chairs are furniture.
Some furniture are tables.
The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is:
Conclusions:
I. Some tables are chairs. → False (There is no direct relation between chairs and tables. It's a possibility, but not a definite conclusion.)
II. All chairs are tables. - False (There is no direct relation between chairs and tables. It's a possibility, but not a definite conclusion.)
Therefore, neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".
In a class of 30 students, Priya is ranked 12th from the top. What is her rank from the bottom ?
17th
19th
18th
16th
Correct answer
19th
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is:
We can find the rank from the bottom by using the following formula:
Rank from the bottom = (Total number of students) - (Rank from the top) + 1
Given:
Total number of students = 30
Priya's rank from the top = 12th
Applying the formula:
Rank from the bottom = 30 - 12 + 1
= 18 + 1 = 19
So, Priya's rank from the bottom is 19th.
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.