Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at 'AB' as shown below
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The mirror image is :
Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.
In a code language, 'FLOUR' is written as 'KPRWS'. How will 'TREES' be written in that language?
XUGHU
XUGFS
YVHGT
YVHFT
Correct answer
YVHGT
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is :
Similarly,
Hence, YVHGT is the correct answer.
Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the third row.
Row1: 6, 24, 14
Row2: 7, 18, 13
Row3: 4, ?, 9
15
29
18
22
Correct answer
15
Why this answer is correct
In each row, difference of last and first number is multiplied by 3 to get the middle number.
Therefore, the pattern followed here is :
Row 1 : (14 - 6) × 3 = 8 × 3 = 24
Row 2 : (13 - 7) × 3 = 6 × 3 = 18
Row 3 : (9 - 4) × 3 = 5 × 3 = 15
Hence, 15 is the correct answer.
Four letter - clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd one.
R-U-X-T
L-O-R-N
F-I-L-H
C-F-I-D
Correct answer
C-F-I-D
Why this answer is correct
In option 1, 2 and 3, three is added in the positional value of first letter to get the second letter, then again three is added in the positional value of second letter to get the third letter and then four is subtracted from the positional value of third letter to get the fourth letter.
But in option 4, three is added in the positional value of first letter to get the second letter, then again three is added in the positional value of second letter to get the third letter and then five is subtracted from the positional value of third letter to get the fourth letter.
The pattern followed here is :
Hence, C-F-I-D is the correct answer.
In a code language, 'REINER' is written as '75' and 'SARA' is written as '43'. How will 'CHRISTA' be written in that language?
85
81
84
78
Correct answer
85
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed here is :
The numerical value is the sum of positional values of letters in the given word and number of letters in that particular word.
Number of alphabets in REINER = 6
Similarly,
Number of alphabets in SARA = 4
Similarly,
Number of alphabets in CHRISTA = 7
Hence, 85 is the correct answer.
Select the number that will replace the question mark (?) in the second row.
Row1: 26, 17, 14, 23
Row2: 17, 12, ?, 9
Row3: 29, 32, 21, 18
7
2
4
19
Correct answer
4
Why this answer is correct
Let 'x' will replace the question mark.
In each row, the sum of first and third number is equal to the sum of second and fourth number.
The pattern followed here is :
Row 1 : (26 + 14) = (17 + 23)
Row 3 : (29 + 21) = (32 + 18)
Row 2 : (17 + x) = (12 + 9)
⇒ (17 + x) = 21
⇒ x = 4
Hence, 4 is the correct answer.
Select the letter cluster that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
TU, QX, NA, KD, ?
GG
FI
IH
HG
Correct answer
HG
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is :
Hence, HG is the correct answer.
If the first thirteen of English alphabet is written in the reverse order and then after A, the remaining 13 letters are written in order, which letter will appear at the 17th position from your right?
D
F
E
C
Correct answer
D
Why this answer is correct
According to the question the arrangement of English alphabet will be :
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | L | K | J | I | H | G | F | E | D | C | B | A | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |
| 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
D appears on 17th position from right.
Hence, D is the correct answer.
Select the number that will replace the question mark (?) in the series. 339, 284, 229, 174, ?
117
119
120
118
Correct answer
119
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is :
339 - 55 = 284
284 - 55 = 229
229 - 55 = 174
174 - 55 = 119
Hence, 119 is the correct answer.
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. BCD : UFZ :: MNO : ?
FQK
EPJ
FRL
EQL
Correct answer
FQK
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is :
Similarly,
Hence, FQK is the correct answer.
Select the letter that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
L, S, M, P, N, M, O, J, P, ?
Q
G
R
F
Correct answer
G
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is :
Hence, G is the correct answer.
Directions
Read the information given below carefully and answer the questions accordingly:
Rashmi stepped out of her college and walked 15 m towards South. She then took a left turn and walked 35 m to reach a pastry shop. She then took a right turn and walked 15 m. She then took a right turn and walked 35 m to reach her house. What is the approximate shortest distance between Rashmi's college and her house via the pastry shop?
38 m
69 m
76 m
54 m
Correct answer
76 m
Why this answer is correct
The path followed by Rashmi is :
Using Pythagoras theorem to get the shortest distance :
(Hypotenuse)2 = (Base)2 + (Height)2
Shortest distance between college and pastry shop = √((35)2 + (15)2)
= √(1225 + 225)
= √(1450)
= 38.07 m ≈ 38 m
Shortest distance between house and pastry shop = √((35)2 + (15)2)
= √(1225 + 225)
= √(1450)
= 38.07 m ≈ 38 m
Shortest distance between college and house via pastry shop = 38 + 38 = 76 m
Hence, 76 m is the correct answer.
Stepping outside her school, Katrina walked 40 m towards South to reach an ice - cream parlor. From there, she took a left turn and walked 15 m to reach a bus stop. She then took a left - turn and walked for another 30 m to reach the central park. What is the approximate shortest distance between the ice - cream parlor and the central park?
37.5 m
33.5 m
46 m
50 m
Correct answer
33.5 m
Why this answer is correct
The path followed by Katrina is :
The shortest distance between ice cream parlour and central park can be calculated using the Pythagoras theorem.
(Hypotenuse)2 = (Base)2 + (Height)2
= √(15)2 + (30)2
= √225 + 900
= √1125
= 33.5
Hence, 33.5 m is the correct answer.
Select the letter cluster that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series. SD, QF, NH, JJ, EL, ?
ZN
AM
YN
BO
Correct answer
YN
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is :
Hence, YN is the correct answer.
Rolex is the father of Diago. Lolita is the daughter of Karl. Rosie is the mother of Diago. Sarah is Palm's sister. Palm is the daughter of Rolex. Karl is Diago's paternal aunt. How is Lolita related to Sarah?
Paternal cousin
Mother
Maternal cousin
Sister in law
Correct answer
Paternal cousin
Why this answer is correct
The possible family tree diagram is :
Hence, paternal cousin is the correct answer.
Mistake Points
Select the correct combination of the mathematical signs that can be filled to balance the following equation:
12__4__2__2__5__3
+, =, ÷, ×, +
÷, ×, +, =, +
÷, ×, -, =, ×
÷, ×, =, +, +
Correct answer
÷, ×, +, =, +
Why this answer is correct
1) +, =, ÷, ×, +
Given expression is 12__4__2__2__5__3
Replacing __ with mathematical signs and applying BODMAS rule, we get :
12 + 4 = 2 ÷ 2 × 5 + 3
L.H.S = 12 + 4
= 16
R.H.S = 2 ÷ 2 × 5 + 3
= 1 × 5 + 3
= 5 + 3
= 8
L.H.S ≠ R.H.S
2) ÷, ×, +, =, +
Given expression is 12__4__2__2__5__3
Replacing __ with mathematical signs and applying BODMAS rule, we get :
12 ÷ 4 × 2 + 2 = 5 + 3
L.H.S = 12 ÷ 4 × 2 + 2
= 3 × 2 + 2
= 6 + 2
= 8
R.H.S = 5 + 3
= 8
L.H.S = R.H.S
3) ÷, ×, -, =, ×
Given expression is 12__4__2__2__5__3
Replacing __ with mathematical signs and applying BODMAS rule, we get :
12 ÷ 4 × 2 - 2 = 5 × 3
L.H.S = 12 ÷ 4 × 2 - 2
= 3 × 2 - 2
= 6 - 2
= 4
R.H.S = 5 × 3
= 15
L.H.S ≠ R.H.S
4) ÷, ×, =, +, +
Given expression is 12__4__2__2__5__3
Replacing __ with mathematical signs and applying BODMAS rule, we get :
12 ÷ 4 × 2 = 2 + 5 + 3
L.H.S = 12 ÷ 4 × 2
= 3 × 2
= 6
R.H.S = 2 + 5 + 3
= 10
L.H.S ≠ R.H.S
Hence, ÷, ×, +, =, + is the correct answer.
Select the option that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
In the given figures, the circle is moving in anti clockwise direction - first in the right direction, then up, then left.
Therefore, in the answer figure, the circle should move down. Based on this, we can eliminate option 1, 2 and 4.
Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.
Select the number that will correctly replace the question mark (?) in the series. 9, 14, 24, 39, 59, ?
84
90
82
86
Correct answer
84
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed here is :
Hence, 84 is the correct answer.
There are two numbers. The difference between these two numbers is 2 and the difference between their squares is 8. What are those numbers?
12, 10
3, 1
7, 5
8, 6
Correct answer
3, 1
Why this answer is correct
Let the smaller number be 'x' and bigger number be 'y'
y - x = 2 → equation 1
y2 - x2 = 8
a2 - b2 = (a + b)(a - b)
(y + x)(y - x) = 8
(y + x) × 2 = 8
y + x = 4 → equation 2
Solving equation 1 and 2, we get
y = 3
x = 1
Hence, 3, 1 is the correct answer.
Five women are sitting in a row. One of the two women at the extreme ends is sharp and the other one is creative. A thin woman is sitting to the right of a strong woman. A fragile woman is to the left of the creative woman and the strong woman is sitting between the sharp and the thin woman. Counting from right, what is the place occupied by the fragile woman?
Third
First
Second
Fourth
Correct answer
Second
Why this answer is correct
Let us fix the end positions first. It is given that one of the two women at the extreme ends is sharp and the other one is creative. Here two case arises :
Case 1 : Women at the left end is sharp and women at the right end is creative.
Case 2 : Women at the left end is creative and women at the right end is sharp.
A fragile woman is to the left of the creative woman and the strong woman is sitting between the sharp and the thin woman.
In case 2, creative woman is on the left end so seating fragile women on the left of creative women is not possible. Therefore, we reject case 2.
Considering case 1, we get :
So, counting from right fragile woman occupies second position.
Hence, second is the correct answer.
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.