Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
Select the numbers that will replace the question marks (?) in the following figure series. 35, 34, 42, 36, 50, 40, ?, ?, 69, 54
59, 46
56, 42
55, 45
42, 48
Correct answer
59, 46
Why this answer is correct
The given series is an alternate series.
The logic followed is:
Hence, the correct answer is "59, 46".
Vedika is the wife of Gaurav. Meeta is the daughter of Malti. Yashwant is the son of Bhuvan. Priyank is the husband of Rohan's mother. Bhuvan is the paternal grandfather of Meeta. Rohan is the son of Vedika's brother. Gaurav is the husband of Kadambini's daughter. Rohan is the brother of Meeta. Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
Yashwant, Priyank and Gaurav are the sons of Bhuvan.
Malti is the wife of Bhuvan's son.
Vedika is the sister of Yashwant.
Vedika is the daughter of Bhuvan.
Correct answer
Yashwant, Priyank and Gaurav are the sons of Bhuvan.
Why this answer is correct
Symbols used to draw family tree:
Drawing the family tree according to the given information,
From the given statements, the wrong statement is 'Yashwant, Priyank and Gaurav are the sons of Bhuvan'.
Hence, the correct answer is "Yashwant, Priyank and Gaurav are the sons of Bhuvan".
Before 4 years, the age of A was twice the age of B. After 6 years, the age of C will be twice the age of A. The current age of A is 10 years more than that of B. What is the current age of C?
54 years
50 years
74 years
34 years
Correct answer
54 years
Why this answer is correct
Given,
The current age of A is 10 years more than that of B.
A = B + 10
B = A - 10
Let the current age of A be x.
⇒ Current age of B = x - 10
Given,
Before 4 years, the age of A was twice the age of B.
A - 4 = 2 (B - 4)
x - 4 = 2(x - 10 - 4)
x - 4 = 2(x - 14)
x - 4 = 2x - 28
2x - x = 28 - 4
x = 24
So, the present age of A = 24
Given,
After 6 years, the age of C will be twice the age of A.
Let the present age of C be C.
C + 6 = 2(A + 6)
C + 6 = 2 (24 + 6)
C + 6 = 2(30)
C + 6 = 60
C = 60 - 6
C = 54
So, the present age of C is 54.
Hence, the correct answer is "54".
Which two numbers should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct?
45 ÷ 5 + 15 × 6 - 14 = 78
14 and 15
5 and 15
5 and 6
45 and 15
Correct answer
14 and 15
Why this answer is correct
The logic follows here is :
Given equation → 45 ÷ 5 + 15 × 6 - 14 = 78
(I). 45 ÷ 5 + 15 × 6 - 14 = 78
Interchanging (14 and 15) and applying BODMAS rule,
45 ÷ 5 + 14 × 6 - 15 = 78
9 + 14 × 6 - 15 = 78
9 + 84 - 15 = 78
93 - 15 = 78
78 = 78.
LHS = RHS.
(II). 45 ÷ 5 + 15 × 6 - 14 = 78
Interchanging (5 and 15) and applying BODMAS rule,
45 ÷ 15 + 5 × 6 - 14 = 78
3 + 5 × 6 - 14 = 78
3 + 30 - 14 = 78
33 - 14 = 78
19 ≠ 78.
LHS ≠ RHS.
(III). 45 ÷ 5 + 15 × 6 - 14 = 78
Interchanging (5 and 6) and applying BODMAS rule,
45 ÷ 6 + 15 × 5 - 14 = 78
7.5 + 15 × 5 - 14 = 78
7.5 + 75 -14 = 78
82.5 - 14 = 78
68.5 ≠ 78.
LHS ≠ RHS.
(IV). 45 ÷ 5 + 15 × 6 - 14 = 78
Interchanging (45 and 15) and applying BODMAS rule,
15 ÷ 5 + 45 × 6 - 14 = 78
3 + 45 × 6 - 14 = 78
3 + 270 -14 = 78
273 - 14 = 78
259 ≠ 78.
LHS ≠ RHS.
Hence, the correct answer is **"**14 and 15".
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it?
\(\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {16}&{36}&{81}\ {50}&{42}&{60}\ {29}&{27}&? \end{array}\)
39
37
21
25
Correct answer
39
Why this answer is correct
The logic follows here is :
Column wise :
Third term = (√ First term) + (Second term ÷ 2)
First Column → 16, 50, 29
(√16) + (50 ÷ 2) = 4 + 25 = 29.
Second Column → 36, 42, 27
(√36) + (42 ÷ 2) = 6 + 21 = 27.
Third Column → 81, 60, ?
? = (√81) + (60 ÷ 2) = 9 + 30 = 39.
Hence, the correct answer is "39".
Preetam starts walking from Point B and walks 40 m towards west. Then he turns left and walks 35 m. Then he turns right and walks 25 m. Harmeet starts from Point A and walks 45 m towards east. Then he turns right and walks 35 m, and he ends up meeting Preetam there. What is the distance between Point A and Point B?
100 m
85 m
110 m
70 m
Correct answer
110 m
Why this answer is correct
According to the given information :
Distance between points A and B = AB
AB = (40 + 25 + 45) m.
AB = 110 m.
Hence, the correct answer is "110 m".
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The given figure can be observed in the following figure :
Hence, the correct answer is "Option (1)".
Neerav is facing southeast. He then turns 135° clockwise. After that he turns 90° anticlockwise. Now he turns 225° clockwise. Which direction is he facing now?
North
Northwest
Southwest
Northeast
Correct answer
Northeast
Why this answer is correct
According to the given information :
Finally, Neerav is facing North-East.
Hence, the correct answer is "Northeast".
Alternate Method
The initial direction is Southeast.
Consider clockwise as (+) and anti-clockwise as (-).
The series of turns is as follows :
135∘ clockwise → 90∘ anti-clockwise → 225∘ clockwise
(+ 135∘) + (- 90∘) + (+ 225∘) = 135∘ - 90∘ + 225∘ = 270∘
The value is positive, means it is clockwise.
270∘ clockwise from Southeast will be Northeast.
OR
(360∘ - 270∘) = 90∘ anti-clockwise.
90∘ anti-clockwise from Southeast will be Northeast.
Hence, the correct answer is "Northeast".
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.
FOSTER : OFTSRE : : LAWYER : ?
AYLWRE
ALYWRE
ALYREW
ALYRWE
Correct answer
ALYWRE
Why this answer is correct
The logic follows here is :
Similarly,
Hence, the correct answer is "ALYWRE".
Maheep starts walking from his office and walks 120 m towards south. Then he turns left and walks a certain distance A m. Then turns right and walks 80 m. Then he turns left and walks another certain distance B m. He there by reaches his home. If the shortest distance between his office and home is 290 m, then what is the sum of the distances A and B that Maheep covered/walked?
230 m
200 m
240 m
210 m
Correct answer
210 m
Why this answer is correct
According to the given information :
Shortest distance between office and home = OP = 290 m.
OQ = 120 + 80 = 200 m.
PQ = A + B.
In right angled ΔOPQ, by Pythagoras Theorem :
(OP)2 = (OQ)2 + (PQ)2
2902 = 2002 + (A + B)2
84100 = 40000 + (A + B)2
84100 - 40000 = (A + B)2
44100 = (A + B)2
(A + B) = √44100
(A + B) = 210.
Hence, the correct answer is "210 m".
Among six commodities P, Q, R, S, T and U, the price of Q is 1.5 times that of T. The price of U is four times that of P. The price of S is equal to the price of R. The price of P is 3.5 times that of R. The price of T is twice the price of R. The price of P is Rs. 70. What is the price of Q?
Rs. 280
Rs. 60
Rs. 50
Rs. 80
Correct answer
Rs. 60
Why this answer is correct
Given that :
Price of P = Rs. 70
Price of U is four times that of P
U = 4P = 4 × 70 = Rs. 280
Price of P is 3.5 times that of R
P = 3.5R
R = P/3.5
R = 70/3.5 = Rs. 20
Price of R = Price of S
Price of T is twice the price of R
T = 2R
T = 2 × 20 = Rs. 40
Price of Q is 1.5 times that of T
Q = 1.5T = 1.5 × 40 = Rs. 60.
Hence, the correct answer is "Rs. 60".
If 'A # B' means 'A is the sister of B' and 'A % B' means 'A is the mother of B', then which of the following expressions would mean:
P is Q's mother's sister?
Q % R # P
R # Q % P
P # R % Q
P % R # Q
Correct answer
P # R % Q
Why this answer is correct
Family Chart :
Given codes are as follows :
| A is the | |
|---|---|
| # | % |
| Sister | Mother |
| of B |
Family Tree :
(I). Q % R # P
Q is the mother of P.
(II). R # Q % P
Q is the mother of P.
(III). P # R % Q
P is Q's mother's sister (P is the maternal aunt of Q).
(IV). P % R # Q
P is Q's mother.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option (3)".
Select the letter - cluster that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
AJQ, ETG, IDW, ONM, ?
VZC
UXC
UYB
ZXB
Correct answer
UXC
Why this answer is correct
The pattern follows here is :
Vowels are changing to next vowel.
Hence, the correct answer is "UXC".
Consider the following sequences of mathematical symbols: -, ×, +, ÷, =
Which of the following equations can be correctly solved by replacing the '*' signs as per the given sequence of the mathematical symbols?
84 * 8 * 5 * 435 * 15 * 73
84 * 15 * 5 * 435 * 8 * 73
84 * 8 * 15 * 435 * 5 * 73
73 * 8 * 5 * 435 * 15 * 84
Correct answer
84 * 8 * 5 * 435 * 15 * 73
Why this answer is correct
According to the given information :
(I) 84 * 8 * 5 * 435 * 15 * 73
Replacing * with -, ×, +, ÷, = and using BODMAS rule,
84 - 8 × 5 + 435 ÷ 15 = 73
84 - 8 × 5 + 29 = 73
84 - 40 + 29 = 73
113 - 40 = 73
73 = 73
LHS = RHS.
(II). 84 * 15 * 5 * 435 * 8 * 73
Replacing * with -, ×, +, ÷, = and using BODMAS rule,
84 - 15 × 5 + 435 ÷ 8 = 73
84 - 15 × 5 + 54.375 = 73
84 - 75 + 54.375 = 73
138.375 - 75 = 73
63.375 ≠ 73
LHS ≠ RHS.
(III). 84 * 8 * 15 * 435 * 5 * 73
Replacing * with -, ×, +, ÷, = and using BODMAS rule,
84 - 8 × 15 + 435 ÷ 5 = 73
84 - 8 × 15 + 87 = 73
84 - 120 + 87 = 73
171 -120 = 73
51 ≠ 73
LHS ≠ RHS.
(IV). 73 * 8 * 5 * 435 * 15 * 84
Replacing * with -, ×, +, ÷, = and using BODMAS rule,
73 - 8 × 5 + 435 ÷ 15 = 84
73 - 8 × 5 + 29 = 84
73 - 40 + 29 = 84
102 - 40 = 84
62 ≠ 73
LHS ≠ RHS.
Hence, the correct answer is **"**84 * 8 * 5 * 435 * 15 * 73".
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it?
\(\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {27}&{30}&{40}\ {15}&{14}&{22}\ {36}&{64}&? \end{array}\)
81
100
121
49
Correct answer
81
Why this answer is correct
The logic follows here is :
Column wise :
Third term = {(First term - Second term) ÷ 2}2
First column → 27, 15, 36
{(27 - 15) ÷ 2}2 = (12 ÷ 2)2 = 62 = 36.
Second column → 30, 14, 64
{(30 - 14) ÷ 2}2 = (16 ÷ 2)2 = 82 = 64.
Third column → 40, 22, ?
? = {(40 - 22) ÷ 2}2 = (18 ÷ 2)2 = 92 = 81.
Hence, the correct answer is "81".
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.
CELEBRITY : ELECYYTIR :: MONUMENTS : ?
UONMNSTNE
UNOMGSTEN
UNOMNSTNE
UNOMNSNTE
Correct answer
UNOMNSTNE
Why this answer is correct
The logic follows here is :
First four letters written in reverse order, Middle letter is written as positional opposite (reverse) and again next four letters written in reverse order.
Similarly,
Hence, the correct answer is "UNOMNSTNE".
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it?
\(\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 7&{18}&{21}\ {20}&{15}&{50}\ ?&{42}&{98} \end{array}\)
18
12
14
16
Correct answer
14
Why this answer is correct
The logic follows here is:
3rd number / 1st number * 6 = 2nd number
First Row → 7, 18, 21
21 / 7 * 6 = 18
Second Row → 20, 15, 50
50 / 20 * 6 = 15
Third Row → ?, 42, 98
98 / ? * 6 = 42
98 / ? = 42 / 6 = 7
? = 98 / 7
? = 14
Hence, the correct answer is "14".
Among eight houses A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H, four houses are situated at the corners of a square - shaped garden. The remaining four houses are situated in the middle of each side of the square.
All houses face the centre of the square. B is between A and H. F is to the immediate left of G. D is to immediate left of C, which is to the immediate left of F. B and F are in the middle of the two sides facing each other. D is not adjacent to H. Which four houses are situated at the corners.
C, D, E and G
A, C, D and G
A, C, G and H
A, D, G and H
Correct answer
A, C, G and H
Why this answer is correct
Arranging to the given information :
Eight houses A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H, four houses are situated at the corners of a square-shaped garden.
The remaining four houses are situated in the middle of each side of the square.
All houses face the centre of the square.
1) B and F are in the middle of the two sides facing each other.
2) F is to the immediate left of G.
3) D is to the immediate left of C, which is to the immediate left of F.
5) D is not adjacent to H.
So, four houses A, H, G, and C are situated at the corners.
Hence, the correct answer is "A, C, G, and H".
Six friends A, B, C, D, E, and F are sitting around a circular table. B is sitting to the immediate left of D. C is third to the right of E. A is between C and F. D is sitting to the immediate left of E. Who is sitting between A and E?
F
D
C
B
Correct answer
F
Why this answer is correct
Arranging according to the given information :
Six friends A, B, C, D, E, and F are sitting around a circular table.
1) C is third to the right of E.
2) D is sitting to the immediate left of E.
3) B is sitting to the immediate left of D.
So, F is sitting between A and E.
Hence, the correct answer is "F".
Select the correct alternative to indicate the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.
3, 2, 5, 4, 1
3, 5, 4, 1, 2
4, 1, 3, 2, 5
3, 5, 2, 4, 1
Correct answer
3, 5, 2, 4, 1
Why this answer is correct
The logic follows here is:-
The given sequence is of crop harvesting.
First of all, the seed is sowed.
Then irrigation is done.
After that crop is cut.
It is sold in the market.
Then finally, it is available for consuming.
So, the meaningful sequence will be Seed sowing - Irrigation - Crop cutting - Selling - Consuming.
Hence, the correct answer is "3, 5, 2, 4, 1".
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.