Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.
Select the number that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
58, 60, 63, 68, 75, 86, ?
91
96
99
112
Correct answer
99
Why this answer is correct
The pattern follows here is:
The differences are in the increasing order of consecutive prime numbers.
Hence, the correct answer is "99".
Select the number that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
LYR, JWP, HUN, FSL, ?
DQK
EQJ
DQJ
DPJ
Correct answer
DQJ
Why this answer is correct
The pattern follows here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "DQJ".
If the given words are arranged as per an English dictionary, then which word will appear last?
Disturb
Distort
Distilled
Distribution
Correct answer
Disturb
Why this answer is correct
Arranging the given words as per they appear in the English dictionary :
2. Distance 3. Distilled 5. Distort 4. Distribution 1. Disturb
The last word in this order is Disturb.
Hence, the correct answer is "Disturb".
In a certain code language, 'FRISK' is written as '315' and 'DOUBLE' is written as '354'. How will 'TENT' be written in that code language?
332
352
236
230
Correct answer
236
Why this answer is correct
The logic follows here is :
(Sum of place values of the alphabets of the given word) × (Number of alphabets) = Given code
FRISK
Number of alphabets = 5
(F + R + I + S + K ) × 5 = (6 + 18 + 9 + 19 + 11) × 5 = 63 × 5 = 315.
DOUBLE
Number of alphabets = 6
(D + O + U + B + L + E) × 6 = (4 + 15 + 21 + 2 + 12 + 5) × 6 = 59 × 6 = 354.
Similarly,
TENT
Number of alphabets = 4
(T + E + N + T) × 4 = (20 + 5 + 14 + 20) × 4 = 59 × 4 = 236.
Hence, the correct answer is "236".
In a certain code language, 'SOBER' is written as 'THFTY'. How will 'FIRST' be written in that code language?
VVUML
VVVNL
VVVOK
VTVNK
Correct answer
VVVNL
Why this answer is correct
The logic follows here is :
Similarly,
Hence, the correct answer is "VVVNL".
Which two signs and two numbers should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct: 18 × 12 - 51 ÷ 34 + 17 = 185
17 and 51, × and -
51 and 17, × and ÷
34 and 51, × and +
34 and 51, + and ÷
Correct answer
34 and 51, + and ÷
Why this answer is correct
Given equation
18 × 12 - 51 ÷ 34 + 17 = 185
BODMAS rule:-
1) 17 and 51, × and -
18 × 12 - 51 ÷ 34 + 17 = 185
Interchanging the signs and numbers and using BODMAS rule:-
18 - 12 × 17 ÷ 34 + 51
= 18 - 12 × 0.5 + 51
= 18 - 6 + 51
= 69 - 6
= 63 ≠ 185
2) 51 and 17, × and ÷
18 × 12 - 51 ÷ 34 + 17 = 185
Interchanging the signs and numbers and using BODMAS rule:-
18 ÷ 12 - 17 × 34 + 51
= 1.5 - 17 × 34 + 51
= 1.5 - 578 + 51
= 52.5 - 578
= - 525.5 ≠ 185
3) 34 and 51, × and +
18 × 12 - 51 ÷ 34 + 17 = 185
Interchanging the signs and numbers and using BODMAS rule:-
18 + 12 - 34 ÷ 51 × 17
= 18 + 12 - 0.67 × 17
= 18 + 12 - 11.33
= 30 - 11.33
= 18.67 ≠ 185
4) 34 and 51, + and ÷
18 × 12 - 51 ÷ 34 + 17 = 185
Interchanging the signs and numbers and using BODMAS rule:-
18 × 12 - 34 + 51 ÷ 17
= 18 × 12 - 34 + 3
= 216 - 34 + 3
= 219 - 34
= 185 = 185
Hence, the correct answer is **"**34 and 51, + and ÷".
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.
TURNIP : QTSQJO : RADISH : ?
DZRITJ
CZQITJ
BZPHSJ
CZQGRH
Correct answer
CZQITJ
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed for TURNIP is
Similarly, for RADISH,
So, TURNIP : QTSQJO :: RADISH : CZQITJ.
Hence, the correct answer is "CZQITJ".
A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The folded paper when unfolded:
Hence, the correct answer is Option 4.
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
| 8 | 9 | 73 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 25 | ? |
| 7 | 14 | 63 |
106
132
146
136
Correct answer
146
Why this answer is correct
The logic followed is:
In a row,
(First number)2 + Second number = Third number
In row 1,
82 + 9 = 64 + 9 = 73
In row 3,
72 + 14 = 49 + 14 = 63
Similarly,
In row 2,
112 + 25 = 121 + 25 = 146
Hence, the correct answer is "146".
Five friends Roma, Ketaki, Devi, Shanaya and Urmi are sitting in a line facing north. Ketaki is sitting to the immediate left of Shanaya. Roma is sitting to the immediate right of Urmi. Devi is sitting between Roma and Ketaki. Which two persons are sitting at the corners?
Urmi and Roma
Urmi and Shanaya
Ketaki and Roma
Ketaki and Shanaya
Correct answer
Urmi and Shanaya
Why this answer is correct
From the given information:
1) Five friends Roma, Ketaki, Devi, Shanaya and Urmi are sitting in a line facing north.
2) Ketaki is sitting to the immediate left of Shanaya.
3) Devi is sitting between Roma and Ketaki.
4) Roma is sitting to the immediate right of Urmi.
So, from the final arrangement, Urmi and Shanaya are at the corners.
Hence, the correct answer is "Urmi and Shanaya".
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
Some inkpots are kettles.
All utensils are candies.
No kettle is utensil.
Conclusions:
Only conclusion 1 and 2 follow
All of the conclusions follow
Only conclusion 1 and 3 follow
Only conclusion 2 follows
Correct answer
Only conclusion 2 follows
Why this answer is correct
The least possible Venn diagram for the given
Statements:
Conclusions:
Hence, the correct answer is "Only conclusion 2 follows".
Select the option figure that will come next in the following figure series.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed is:
(i) The pattern in the first image is repeated in the third image
(ii) The pattern in the second image will be repeated in the fourth image.
So, the series will be:
Hence, the correct answer is Option 2.
If U = M > J = R and J = S < T, then which of the following options is NOT correct?
M > T
J < U
J < T
R = S
Correct answer
M > T
Why this answer is correct
Given
U = M > J = R → U = M > R = J
J = S < T
Combining the two,
U = M > R = J = S < T
Checking the options:
M > T → False (M > R = J = S < T ⇒ The relation between M and T cannot be established)
J < U → True (U = M > J ⇒ U > J or J < U)
J < T → True ( J = S < T ⇒ J < T)
R = S → True (R = J = S ⇒ R = S)
So, only option 1 is not correct.
Hence, the correct answer is "M > T".
Select the option figure that will come next in the following figure series.
Correct answer
Why this answer is correct
The pattern followed is:
The squares are increased by 2 and decreased by 1, alternatively.
The circles are decreased by 2 and increased by 1, alternatively.
So, in the last image, the squares are increased by 2 and circles are decreased by 2.
The series becomes:
Hence, the correct answer is Option 3.
Select the number that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
DZP, SCG, JFV, YIM, PLB, ?
ESP
DOS
EOS
FOR
Correct answer
EOS
Why this answer is correct
The pattern here follows is:
Hence, the correct answer is "EOS".
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
| 121 | 64 | 144 |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | ? | 8 |
| 14 | 12 | 14 |
64
49
56
72
Correct answer
64
Why this answer is correct
The logic follows here is:
In column-wise operation,
The sum of square root of first number + cube-root of second number = third number
In column 1:
√ 121 + ∛ 27 = 14
11 + 3 = 14
14 = 14
In column 2:
√ 64 + ∛ ? = 12
8 + ∛ ? = 12
∛ ? = 12 - 8
∛ ? = 4
? = 43
? = 64
In column 3:
√ 144 + ∛ 8 = 14
12 + 2 = 14
14 = 14
Hence, the correct answer is "64".
Study the number that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
44, 22, 22, 33, 66, ?
178
143
165
205
Correct answer
165
Why this answer is correct
The pattern follows here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "165".
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
\(\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {25}&{40}&{10}\ {81}&9&9\ ?&{16}&8 \end{array}\)
30
34
36
32
Correct answer
32
Why this answer is correct
The logic follows here is:
The sum of multiplication of first and second number = (third number)3
In Row 1:
25 × 40 = 103
1000 = 103
1000 = 1000
In Row 2:
81 × 9 = 93
729 = 93
729 = 729
Similarly,
In Row 3:
? × 16 = 83
? × 16 = 512
? = 512 / 16
? = 32
Hence, the correct answer is "32".
Study the number that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
65, 88, 77, 98, 91, 108, ?, 118, 125
104
95
99
107
Correct answer
107
Why this answer is correct
The pattern follows here is:
Hence, the correct answer is "107".
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
\(\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 3&{45}&{36}\ 4&?&{166}\ 2&3&{13} \end{array}\)
110
100
90
80
Correct answer
90
Why this answer is correct
The logic follows here is:
In Row 1:
(First number)4 = second number + third number
(3)4 = 45 + 36
81 = 81
In Row 2:
(4)4 = ? + 166
256 = ? + 166
? = 256 - 166
? = 90
In Row 3:
(2)4 = 3 + 13
16 = 16
Hence, the correct answer is "90".
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.