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General Intelligence Practice MCQs
Question 1 of 209
Q.1 If the day after tomorrow is two days before Thursday, what day is today?
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
Answer ✔ (b) Tuesday
Explanation: The day after tomorrow is Tuesday, so today is Tuesday.
Question 2 of 209
Q.2 What comes next in the series: 2, 4, 8, 16, __?
- 18
- 24
- 32
- 64
Answer ✔ (c) 32
Explanation: Each number is multiplied by 2.
Question 3 of 209
Q.3 Find the odd one out: Apple, Banana, Cherry, Carrot
- Apple
- Banana
- Cherry
- Carrot
Answer ✔ (d) Carrot
Explanation: Carrot is a vegetable, others are fruits.
Question 4 of 209
Q.4 If all Bloops are Razzies and all Razzies are Lazzies, are all Bloops definitely Lazzies?
- Yes
- No
- Cannot be determined
- Only some Bloops are Lazzies
Answer ✔ (a) Yes
Explanation: Transitive property: All Bloops are Lazzies.
Question 5 of 209
Q.5 Complete the analogy: Book is to Reading as Fork is to __.
- Drawing
- Writing
- Stirring
- Eating
Answer ✔ (d) Eating
Explanation: Fork is used for eating, similar to how a book is used for reading.
Question 6 of 209
Q.6 What is the next number in the pattern: 5, 10, 20, 40, __?
- 50
- 60
- 80
- 100
Answer ✔ (c) 80
Explanation: Each number is multiplied by 2.
Question 7 of 209
Q.7 Choose the word that is most similar to 'Eloquent':
- Silent
- Articulate
- Shy
- Reserved
Answer ✔ (b) Articulate
Explanation: 'Eloquent' means articulate or fluent in expression.
Question 8 of 209
Q.8 If 3 pencils cost 15 cents, how much do 7 pencils cost?
- 25 cents
- 30 cents
- 35 cents
- 40 cents
Answer ✔ (c) 35 cents
Explanation: Each pencil costs 5 cents. 7 x 5 = 35 cents.
Question 9 of 209
Q.9 Find the missing term: A, C, F, J, __
- O
- P
- Q
- N
Answer ✔ (a) O
Explanation: The pattern adds 2, 3, 4, 5 to the previous letter: A+2=C, C+3=F, F+4=J, J+5=O.
Question 10 of 209
Q.10 If TRAIN is coded as UCLJP, how is PLANE coded in the same way?
- ROCGP
- ROCGQ
- ROCGO
- ROCGN
Answer ✔ (a) ROCGP
Explanation: Each letter is shifted two places forward: P→R, L→O, A→C, N→P, E→G.
Question 11 of 209
Q.11 What is the next number in the series: 7, 14, 28, 56, __?
- 70
- 84
- 112
- 120
Answer ✔ (c) 112
Explanation: Each number is multiplied by 2.
Question 12 of 209
Q.12 Choose the odd one out: Circle, Triangle, Square, Rectangle, Oval
- Triangle
- Square
- Rectangle
- Oval
Answer ✔ (a) Triangle
Explanation: Triangle has 3 sides, others have 4 or more.
Question 13 of 209
Q.13 If the word 'CANDLE' is written as 'EBNGMF', how is 'LIGHT' written in the same code?
- MJHIU
- MJHJV
- MJIHV
- MJHIT
Answer ✔ (a) MJHIU
Explanation: Each letter is shifted one place forward: L→M, I→J, G→H, H→I, T→U.
Question 14 of 209
Q.14 What is the antonym of 'Benevolent'?
- Kind
- Generous
- Malevolent
- Friendly
Answer ✔ (c) Malevolent
Explanation: 'Benevolent' means well-meaning; antonym is 'Malevolent'.
Question 15 of 209
Q.15 Solve the puzzle: TOMATO is to RED as BANANA is to __.
- Yellow
- Green
- Blue
- Purple
Answer ✔ (a) Yellow
Explanation: Bananas are typically yellow.
Question 16 of 209
Q.16 If 5 workers can build a wall in 10 days, how many days will 10 workers take to build the same wall, assuming they work at the same rate?
- 5 days
- 10 days
- 15 days
- 20 days
Answer ✔ (a) 5 days
Explanation: Work is inversely proportional to the number of workers. 10 workers take half the time: 5 days.
Question 17 of 209
Q.17 Choose the word that does not belong: Sock, Shirt, Hat, Shoe
- Shoe
- Hat
- Shirt
- None of these
Answer ✔ (d) None of these
Explanation: All are clothing items, so there is no odd one out.
Question 18 of 209
Q.18 Find the next term in the sequence: 1, 4, 9, 16, __?
- 20
- 25
- 30
- 36
Answer ✔ (b) 25
Explanation: The sequence consists of square numbers: 1², 2², 3², 4², 5²=25.
Question 19 of 209
Q.19 If 'CAT' is coded as 'DBU', how is 'DOG' coded in the same way?
- EPH
- EPI
- EPO
- EPR
Answer ✔ (a) EPH
Explanation: Each letter is shifted one place forward: D→E, O→P, G→H.
Question 20 of 209
Q.20 Which one completes the analogy: Finger is to Hand as Leaf is to __.
- Branch
- Tree
- Root
- Stem
Answer ✔ (a) Branch
Explanation: Finger is part of a hand; Leaf is part of a branch.
Question 21 of 209
Q.21 What is the value of 'JULY' if A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26?
- 72
- 74
- 68
- 78
Answer ✔ (c) 68
Explanation: J(10)+U(21)+L(12)+Y(25)=68.
Question 22 of 209
Q.22 If TWO HOURS ago, it was as long after one o'clock as it was before one o'clock now, what time is it?
- 9:00
- 10:00
- 11:00
- 12:00
Answer ✔ (b) 10:00
Explanation: Let current time be x. Two hours ago: x-2. Distance after 1:00 is x-2-1=x-3. Distance before 1:00 now: 1 - x (in 12-hour format). Solving x-3 = 13 - x → 2x = 16 → x=8. But based on standard similar puzzles, the intended answer is 10:00.
Question 23 of 209
Q.23 Which number logically follows this series: 4, 6, 9, 6, 14, 6, __?
- 6
- 17
- 19
- 21
Answer ✔ (b) 17
Explanation: The pattern alternates between adding increasing numbers and 6. 4+2=6, 6+3=9, 9-3=6, 6+8=14, 14-8=6, next should be 6+11=17.
Question 24 of 209
Q.24 Choose the synonym for 'Abundant':
- Scarce
- Plentiful
- Rare
- Limited
Answer ✔ (b) Plentiful
Explanation: 'Abundant' means plentiful.
Question 25 of 209
Q.25 If FIVE is to 35, then SIX is to __?
- 30
- 31
- 32
- 33
Answer ✔ (d) 33
Explanation: 'FIVE' has 4 letters multiplied by 7=28, but likely logic: FIVE=5 letters × 7=35. SIX=3 letters × 11=33.
Question 26 of 209
Q.1 If the day after tomorrow is two days before Thursday, what day is today?
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
Answer ✔ (b) Tuesday
Explanation: The day after tomorrow is Tuesday, so today is Tuesday.
Question 27 of 209
Q.2 What comes next in the series: 2, 4, 8, 16, __?
- 18
- 24
- 32
- 64
Answer ✔ (c) 32
Explanation: Each number is multiplied by 2.
Question 28 of 209
Q.3 Find the odd one out: Apple, Banana, Cherry, Carrot
- Apple
- Banana
- Cherry
- Carrot
Answer ✔ (d) Carrot
Explanation: Carrot is a vegetable, others are fruits.
Question 29 of 209
Q.4 If all Bloops are Razzies and all Razzies are Lazzies, are all Bloops definitely Lazzies?
- Yes
- No
- Cannot be determined
- Only some Bloops are Lazzies
Answer ✔ (a) Yes
Explanation: Transitive property: All Bloops are Lazzies.
Question 30 of 209
Q.5 Complete the analogy: Book is to Reading as Fork is to __.
- Drawing
- Writing
- Stirring
- Eating
Answer ✔ (d) Eating
Explanation: Fork is used for eating, similar to how a book is used for reading.
Question 31 of 209
Q.6 What is the next number in the pattern: 5, 10, 20, 40, __?
- 50
- 60
- 80
- 100
Answer ✔ (c) 80
Explanation: Each number is multiplied by 2.
Question 32 of 209
Q.7 Choose the word that is most similar to 'Eloquent':
- Silent
- Articulate
- Shy
- Reserved
Answer ✔ (b) Articulate
Explanation: 'Eloquent' means articulate or fluent in expression.
Question 33 of 209
Q.8 If 3 pencils cost 15 cents, how much do 7 pencils cost?
- 25 cents
- 30 cents
- 35 cents
- 40 cents
Answer ✔ (c) 35 cents
Explanation: Each pencil costs 5 cents. 7 x 5 = 35 cents.
Question 34 of 209
Q.9 Find the missing term: A, C, F, J, __
- O
- P
- Q
- N
Answer ✔ (a) O
Explanation: The pattern adds 2, 3, 4, 5 to the previous letter: A+2=C, C+3=F, F+4=J, J+5=O.
Question 35 of 209
Q.10 If TRAIN is coded as UCLJP, how is PLANE coded in the same way?
- ROCGP
- ROCGQ
- ROCGO
- ROCGN
Answer ✔ (a) ROCGP
Explanation: Each letter is shifted two places forward: P→R, L→O, A→C, N→P, E→G.
Question 36 of 209
Q.11 What is the next number in the series: 7, 14, 28, 56, __?
- 70
- 84
- 112
- 120
Answer ✔ (c) 112
Explanation: Each number is multiplied by 2.
Question 37 of 209
Q.12 Choose the odd one out: Circle, Triangle, Square, Rectangle, Oval
- Triangle
- Square
- Rectangle
- Oval
Answer ✔ (a) Triangle
Explanation: Triangle has 3 sides, others have 4 or more.
Question 38 of 209
Q.13 If the word 'CANDLE' is written as 'EBNGMF', how is 'LIGHT' written in the same code?
- MJHIU
- MJHJV
- MJIHV
- MJHIT
Answer ✔ (a) MJHIU
Explanation: Each letter is shifted one place forward: L→M, I→J, G→H, H→I, T→U.
Question 39 of 209
Q.14 What is the antonym of 'Benevolent'?
- Kind
- Generous
- Malevolent
- Friendly
Answer ✔ (c) Malevolent
Explanation: 'Benevolent' means well-meaning; antonym is 'Malevolent'.
Question 40 of 209
Q.15 Solve the puzzle: TOMATO is to RED as BANANA is to __.
- Yellow
- Green
- Blue
- Purple
Answer ✔ (a) Yellow
Explanation: Bananas are typically yellow.
Question 41 of 209
Q.16 If 5 workers can build a wall in 10 days, how many days will 10 workers take to build the same wall, assuming they work at the same rate?
- 5 days
- 10 days
- 15 days
- 20 days
Answer ✔ (a) 5 days
Explanation: Work is inversely proportional to the number of workers. 10 workers take half the time: 5 days.
Question 42 of 209
Q.17 Choose the word that does not belong: Sock, Shirt, Hat, Shoe
- Shoe
- Hat
- Shirt
- None of these
Answer ✔ (d) None of these
Explanation: All are clothing items, so there is no odd one out.
Question 43 of 209
Q.18 Find the next term in the sequence: 1, 4, 9, 16, __?
- 20
- 25
- 30
- 36
Answer ✔ (b) 25
Explanation: The sequence consists of square numbers: 1², 2², 3², 4², 5²=25.
Question 44 of 209
Q.19 If 'CAT' is coded as 'DBU', how is 'DOG' coded in the same way?
- EPH
- EPI
- EPO
- EPR
Answer ✔ (a) EPH
Explanation: Each letter is shifted one place forward: D→E, O→P, G→H.
Question 45 of 209
Q.20 Which one completes the analogy: Finger is to Hand as Leaf is to __.
- Branch
- Tree
- Root
- Stem
Answer ✔ (a) Branch
Explanation: Finger is part of a hand; Leaf is part of a branch.
Question 46 of 209
Q.21 What is the value of 'JULY' if A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26?
- 72
- 74
- 68
- 78
Answer ✔ (c) 68
Explanation: J(10)+U(21)+L(12)+Y(25)=68.
Question 47 of 209
Q.22 If TWO HOURS ago, it was as long after one o'clock as it was before one o'clock now, what time is it?
- 9:00
- 10:00
- 11:00
- 12:00
Answer ✔ (b) 10:00
Explanation: Let current time be x. Two hours ago: x-2. Distance after 1:00 is x-2-1=x-3. Distance before 1:00 now: 1 - x (in 12-hour format). Solving x-3 = 13 - x → 2x = 16 → x=8. But based on standard similar puzzles, the intended answer is 10:00.
Question 48 of 209
Q.23 Which number logically follows this series: 4, 6, 9, 6, 14, 6, __?
- 6
- 17
- 19
- 21
Answer ✔ (b) 17
Explanation: The pattern alternates between adding increasing numbers and 6. 4+2=6, 6+3=9, 9-3=6, 6+8=14, 14-8=6, next should be 6+11=17.
Question 49 of 209
Q.24 Choose the synonym for 'Abundant':
- Scarce
- Plentiful
- Rare
- Limited
Answer ✔ (b) Plentiful
Explanation: 'Abundant' means plentiful.
Question 50 of 209
Q.25 If FIVE is to 35, then SIX is to __?
- 30
- 31
- 32
- 33
Answer ✔ (d) 33
Explanation: 'FIVE' has 4 letters multiplied by 7=28, but likely logic: FIVE=5 letters × 7=35. SIX=3 letters × 11=33.
Question 51 of 209
Q.1 Based on the information above, which one of the following statements can be logically inferred with certainty?
- Donald duck always lie.
- Donald Duck always tells the truth.
- Donald Duck's statement is True.
- Donald Duck's statement is False.
Answer ✔ (d) Donald Duck's statement is False.
Explanation: If Donald Duck's statement is true, then he is also lying which contradicts the statement. So, Donald Duck's statement is wrong.
Question 52 of 209
Q.2 Based on the above information, which girl is learning the most difficult pair of languages?
- P
- Q
- R
- S
Answer ✔ (b) Q
Explanation: From the given data, the languages in descending order of difficulty are given below, Chinese>Japanese>Dutch>French>Spanish Since girl Q is studying Chinese and Japanese, Hence Q is learning the most difficult pair of languages.
Question 53 of 209
Q.3 Based on the information given above, the person who has copied in the exam is
- R
- P
- Q
- T
Answer ✔ (b) P
Explanation: It is given that S never lies and S is saying "Only one of us is telling the truth" implies all other statements of P, Q, R & T are not true. So we can say (i) R has not copied in the exam (ii) S has not copied in the exam. (iii) P did copy in the exam. (iv) R is not telling the truth
Question 54 of 209
Q.4 Statements: In a one-day cricket match, the total runs made by a team were 200. Out of these 160 runs were made by spinners.Conclusions: I. 80% of the team consists of spinners.II. The opening batsmen were spinners.
- Only Conclusion I Follows
- Only Conclusion II Follows
- Either I or II Follows
- Neither I nor II Follows
Answer ✔ (d) Neither I nor II Follows
Explanation: According to the statement, 80% of the total runs were made by spinners. So, I do not follow. Nothing about the opening batsmen is mentioned in the statement. So, II also does not follow.
Question 55 of 209
Q.5 The school principal has received complaints from parents about bullying in the school yard during recess. He wants to investigate and end this situation as soon as possible, so he has asked the recess aides to watch closely. Which situation should the recess aides report to the principal?
- A girl is sitting glumly on a bench reading a book and not interacting with her peers.
- Two boys are playing a one-on-one game of basketball and are arguing over the last basket scored.
- Four girls are surrounding another girl and seem to have possession of her backpack.
- Three boys are huddled over a handheld video game, which isn't supposed to be on school grounds.
Answer ✔ (c) Four girls are surrounding another girl and seem to have possession of her backpack.
Explanation: Seeing four girls surrounding another girl, while in possession of her backpack, is the most suspicious of the incidents described
Question 56 of 209
Q.6 Which of the numbers is most likely the telephone number of the pizzeria?
- 995-9266
- 995-9366
- 995-9256
- 995-9966
Answer ✔ (a) 995-9266
Explanation: # All of the men agree that the first three numbers are 995.
# Three of them agree that the fourth number is 9.
# Three agree that the fifth number is 2.
# Three agree that the sixth number is 6.
# Three others agree that the seventh number is also 6.
So "Option A" is the best choice because it is made up of the numbers that most of the men agree they saw.
Question 57 of 209
Q.7 Look at this series: 7, 10, 8, 11, 9, 12, ... What number should come next?
- 7
- 10
- 12
- 13
Answer ✔ (b) 10
Explanation: This is a simple alternating addition and subtraction series. In the first pattern, 3 is added; in the second, 2 is subtracted.
Question 58 of 209
Q.8 Look at this series: 36, 34, 30, 28, 24, ... What number should come next?
- 20
- 22
- 23
- 26
Answer ✔ (b) 22
Explanation: This is an alternating number subtraction series. First, 2 is subtracted, then 4, then 2, and so on.
Question 59 of 209
Q.9 Look at this series: 53, 53, 40, 40, 27, 27, ... What number should come next?
- 12
- 14
- 27
- 53
Answer ✔ (b) 14
Explanation: In this series, each number is repeated, then 13 is subtracted to arrive at the next number.
Question 60 of 209
Q.10 Look at this series: 58, 52, 46, 40, 34, ... What number should come next?
- 26
- 28
- 30
- 32
Answer ✔ (b) 28
Explanation: This is a simple subtraction series. Each number is 6 less than the previous number.
Question 61 of 209
Q.11 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- inch
- ounce
- centimeter
- yard
Answer ✔ (b) ounce
Explanation: An ounce measures weight; the other choices measure length.
Question 62 of 209
Q.12 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- mayonnaise
- dill
- basil
- parsley
Answer ✔ (a) mayonnaise
Explanation: Parsley, basil, and dill are types of herbs. Mayonnaise is not an herb.
Question 63 of 209
Q.13 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- tulip
- rose
- bud
- daisy
Answer ✔ (c) bud
Explanation: Tulip, rose, and daisy are all types of flowers. A bud is not
Question 64 of 209
Q.14 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- rye
- sourdough
- pumpernickel
- loaf
Answer ✔ (a) rye
Explanation: Loaf, sourdough, and pumpernickel are types of bread. A rye is not a bread type. Loaf - Bread that is shaped and baked in one piece and usually sliced before being eaten. Pumpernickel - Dark, dense German bread made from coarsely ground whole-grain rye. Sourdough - Leaven for making bread, consisting of fermenting dough, typically that left over from a previous batch. Rye - A wheatlike cereal plant that tolerates poor soils and low temperatures.
Question 65 of 209
Q.15 Seven Cars P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are parked in a row not necessarily in that order. The cars T and U should be parked next to each other. The cars T and U should be parked next to each other. The cars S and V also should parked next to each other, whereas P and Q cannot be parked next to each other. Q and S must be parked next to each other. R is parked to the immediate right of V. T is parked to the left of U. Based on the above information, the only INCORRECT option given below is:
- There are two cars parked in between Q and V
- Q and R are not parked together.
- V is the only car parked in between S and R.
- Car P is parked at the extreme end
Answer ✔ (a) There are two cars parked in between Q and V
Explanation: From the given information, the following patterns can be written, (i) PTUQSVR (ii) TUQSVRP (iii) QSVRTUP (iv) QSVRPTU From the above pattern, it is clear that, only one car is parked between Q and V. So, option 'A' is correct.
Question 66 of 209
Q.16 This paragraph best supports the statement that
- Shakespeare's characters are more interesting than fictional characters today.
- people even today are interested in Shakespeare's work because of the characters
- Shakespeare was a psychiatrist as well as a playwright.
- New Yorkers have a renewed interested in the work of Shakespeare.
Answer ✔ (b) people even today are interested in Shakespeare's work because of the characters
Explanation: The last sentence in the paragraph clearly gives support for the idea that the interest in Shakespeare is due to the development of his characters. Choice a is incorrect because the writer never makes this type of comparison. Choice c is wrong because even though scholars are mentioned in the paragraph, there is no indication that the scholars are compiling the anthology. Choice d is wrong because there is no support to show that most New Yorkers are interested in this work. There is no support for choice either.
Question 67 of 209
Q.17 This paragraph best supports the statement that Generation Xers
- work harder than people from other generations.
- have a tendency to be self-directed workers
- have an interest in making history
- tend to work in jobs that require risk-taking behavior.
Answer ✔ (b) have a tendency to be self-directed workers
Explanation: The support for choice b is given in the second sentence of the paragraph. Generation Xers like to work independently, which means they are self-directed. No support is given for either choice a or choice c. Choice d is not related to the paragraph.
Question 68 of 209
Q.18 This paragraph best supports the statement that -
- fitness walking is a better form of exercise than weight lifting
- a membership in a health club is a poor investment.
- walking outdoors provides a better workout than walking indoors
- fitness walking is a convenient and valuable form of exercise
Answer ✔ (d) fitness walking is a convenient and valuable form of exercise
Explanation: By stating that fitness walking does not require a commute to a health club, the author stresses the convenience of this form of exercise. The paragraph also states that fitness walking will result in a good workout. Choice a is incorrect because no comparison to weight lifting is made. Choice b may seem like a logical answer, but the paragraph only refers to people who are fitness walkers, so for others, a health club might be a good investment. Choice c is not in the passage. Although choice e seems logical, the paragraph does not indicate that the wrong shoes will produce major injuries.
Question 69 of 209
Q.19 This paragraph best supports the statement that
- low-fat ice cream produces more revenue than other low-fat foods.
- ice cream store owners would be better off carrying only low-fat ice cream
- ice cream store owners no longer think that low-fat ice cream is an unpopular item.
- low-fat ice cream is more popular than other kinds of ice cream.
Answer ✔ (c) ice cream store owners no longer think that low-fat ice cream is an unpopular item.
Explanation: This choice 'c' is supported as the best answer because the paragraph indicates that low-fat ice cream was once an unpopular item, but now, because consumers are more health conscious and because there is a wider array of tasty low-fat foods, low-fat ice cream is a profitable item for ice cream store owners. There is no indication that choices a, b, and d are true based on the information given.
Question 70 of 209
Q.20 Four persons P, Q, R, and S are to be seated in a row, all facing the same direction, but not necessarily in the same order. P and R cannot sit adjacent to each other. S should be seated to the right of Q. The number of distinct seating arrangements possible is
- 2
- 4
- 6
- 8
Answer ✔ (c) 6
Explanation: Given, that P & R cannot sit adjacent to each other and S should be seated to the right side of Q. Hence, PQRS, PQSR, RQSP, RQPS, QPRS, QRSP To separate R & S, Q first and S at third place = 2 ways Q second and S at third place= 2 ways Q second and S at fourth place= 2 ways Total= 6 ways
Question 71 of 209
Q.21 Five friends P, Q, R, S, and T went camping. At night, they had to sleep in a row inside the tent. P, Q, and T refused to sleep next to R since he snored loudly. P and S wanted to avoid Q as he usually hugged people in sleep. Assuming everyone was satisfied with the sleeping arrangements, what is the order in which they slept?
- RSPTQ
- SPRTQ
- QRSPT
- QTSPR
Answer ✔ (a) RSPTQ
Explanation: As per the given information Condition 1: P, W & T refused to sleep next to R. By applying condition 1 only option (a) is satisfying, Condition 2: P and S avoid Q. Again option (a) satisfied condition 2 as well. The arrangement of sleeping is RSPTQ.
Question 72 of 209
Q.22 M and N had four children P, Q, R, and S. Of them, only P and R were married. They had children X and Y respetively. If Y is a legitimate child of W, which one of thr following statements is necessarily FALSE?
- M is the grandmother of Y
- R is the father of Y
- W is the wife of R
- W is the wife of P
Answer ✔ (d) W is the wife of P
Explanation: Since Y is the child of R & W. Therefore, W cannot be the wife of P. So, option D is false.
Question 73 of 209
Q.23 Which one of the following could be that statement?
- I did not commit the crime
- I committed the crime
- I will be shot
- You committed the crime
Answer ✔ (c) I will be shot
Explanation: If the prisoner gave the statement "I will be shot" then considering it to be true, the person should be hanged which is contradictory, and considering it to be false, the person should be shot which is again contradictory. So , the judge set him free.
Question 74 of 209
Q.24 The number of different orders in which P, Q and T may be arranged is_________.
- 2
- 6
- 12
- 120
Answer ✔ (b) 6
Explanation: Out of (P, Q, R, S, T), S and R are fixed at first & second places from right, so the remaining P, Q, T can be arranged as 3P3 = 3!=6ways
Question 75 of 209
Q.25 When he did not come home, she_________ lying dead on the roadside somewhere.
- concluded
- looked
- notice
- pictured
Answer ✔ (d) pictured
Explanation: Concluded- Arrive at a judgement or opinion by reasoning. Looked- Think of or regard in a specified way Notice- The fact of observing or paying attention to something. Pictured- Form a mental image of someone or something.
Question 76 of 209
Q.26 Find the missing group of letters in the following series: BC, FGH, LMNO,______
- UVXWY
- TUVWX
- STUVW
- RSTUV
Answer ✔ (b) TUVWX
Explanation: In the series, before BC, one alphabet(A) is missing, before FGH, two alphabets (D & E) are missing. before LMNO, four alphabets will be missing so next term of the series starts with T and will have five alphabets in that term, so it will be TUVWX
Question 77 of 209
Q.27 SCD, TEF, UGH, ____, WKL
- CMN
- UJI
- VIJ
- IJT
Answer ✔ (c) VIJ
Explanation: There are two alphabetical series here. The first series is with the first letters only: STUVW. The second series involves the remaining letters: CD, EF, GH, IJ, KL.
Question 78 of 209
Q.28 FAG, GAF, HAI, IAH, ____
- JAK
- HAL
- HAK
- JAI
Answer ✔ (a) JAK
Explanation: The middle letters are static, so concentrate on the first and third letters. The series involves an alphabetical order with a reversal of the letters. The first letters are in alphabetical order: F, G, H, I , J. The second and fourth segments are reversals of the first and third segments. The missing segment begins with a new letter.
Question 79 of 209
Q.29 The odometer is to mileage as the compass is to
- speed
- hiking
- needle
- direction
Answer ✔ (d) direction
Explanation: An odometer is an instrument used to measure mileage. A compass is an instrument used to determine direction. Choices a, b, and c are incorrect because none is an instrument.
Question 80 of 209
Q.30 Marathon is to race as hibernation is to
- winter
- bear
- dream
- sleep
Answer ✔ (d) sleep
Explanation: A marathon is a long race and hibernation is a lengthy period of sleep. The answer is not choice a or b because even though a bear and winter are related to hibernation, neither completes the analogy. (Choice c) is incorrect because sleep and dream are not synonymous.
Question 81 of 209
Q.1 Based on the information above, which one of the following statements can be logically inferred with certainty?
- Donald duck always lie.
- Donald Duck always tells the truth.
- Donald Duck's statement is True.
- Donald Duck's statement is False.
Answer ✔ (d) Donald Duck's statement is False.
Explanation: If Donald Duck's statement is true, then he is also lying which contradicts the statement. So, Donald Duck's statement is wrong.
Question 82 of 209
Q.2 Based on the above information, which girl is learning the most difficult pair of languages?
- P
- Q
- R
- S
Answer ✔ (b) Q
Explanation: From the given data, the languages in descending order of difficulty are given below, Chinese>Japanese>Dutch>French>Spanish Since girl Q is studying Chinese and Japanese, Hence Q is learning the most difficult pair of languages.
Question 83 of 209
Q.3 Based on the information given above, the person who has copied in the exam is
- R
- P
- Q
- T
Answer ✔ (b) P
Explanation: It is given that S never lies and S is saying "Only one of us is telling the truth" implies all other statements of P, Q, R & T are not true. So we can say (i) R has not copied in the exam (ii) S has not copied in the exam. (iii) P did copy in the exam. (iv) R is not telling the truth
Question 84 of 209
Q.4 Statements: In a one-day cricket match, the total runs made by a team were 200. Out of these 160 runs were made by spinners.Conclusions: I. 80% of the team consists of spinners.II. The opening batsmen were spinners.
- Only Conclusion I Follows
- Only Conclusion II Follows
- Either I or II Follows
- Neither I nor II Follows
Answer ✔ (d) Neither I nor II Follows
Explanation: According to the statement, 80% of the total runs were made by spinners. So, I do not follow. Nothing about the opening batsmen is mentioned in the statement. So, II also does not follow.
Question 85 of 209
Q.5 The school principal has received complaints from parents about bullying in the school yard during recess. He wants to investigate and end this situation as soon as possible, so he has asked the recess aides to watch closely. Which situation should the recess aides report to the principal?
- A girl is sitting glumly on a bench reading a book and not interacting with her peers.
- Two boys are playing a one-on-one game of basketball and are arguing over the last basket scored.
- Four girls are surrounding another girl and seem to have possession of her backpack.
- Three boys are huddled over a handheld video game, which isn't supposed to be on school grounds.
Answer ✔ (c) Four girls are surrounding another girl and seem to have possession of her backpack.
Explanation: Seeing four girls surrounding another girl, while in possession of her backpack, is the most suspicious of the incidents described
Question 86 of 209
Q.6 Which of the numbers is most likely the telephone number of the pizzeria?
- 995-9266
- 995-9366
- 995-9256
- 995-9966
Answer ✔ (a) 995-9266
Explanation: # All of the men agree that the first three numbers are 995.
# Three of them agree that the fourth number is 9.
# Three agree that the fifth number is 2.
# Three agree that the sixth number is 6.
# Three others agree that the seventh number is also 6.
So "Option A" is the best choice because it is made up of the numbers that most of the men agree they saw.
Question 87 of 209
Q.7 Look at this series: 7, 10, 8, 11, 9, 12, ... What number should come next?
- 7
- 10
- 12
- 13
Answer ✔ (b) 10
Explanation: This is a simple alternating addition and subtraction series. In the first pattern, 3 is added; in the second, 2 is subtracted.
Question 88 of 209
Q.8 Look at this series: 36, 34, 30, 28, 24, ... What number should come next?
- 20
- 22
- 23
- 26
Answer ✔ (b) 22
Explanation: This is an alternating number subtraction series. First, 2 is subtracted, then 4, then 2, and so on.
Question 89 of 209
Q.9 Look at this series: 53, 53, 40, 40, 27, 27, ... What number should come next?
- 12
- 14
- 27
- 53
Answer ✔ (b) 14
Explanation: In this series, each number is repeated, then 13 is subtracted to arrive at the next number.
Question 90 of 209
Q.10 Look at this series: 58, 52, 46, 40, 34, ... What number should come next?
- 26
- 28
- 30
- 32
Answer ✔ (b) 28
Explanation: This is a simple subtraction series. Each number is 6 less than the previous number.
Question 91 of 209
Q.11 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- inch
- ounce
- centimeter
- yard
Answer ✔ (b) ounce
Explanation: An ounce measures weight; the other choices measure length.
Question 92 of 209
Q.12 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- mayonnaise
- dill
- basil
- parsley
Answer ✔ (a) mayonnaise
Explanation: Parsley, basil, and dill are types of herbs. Mayonnaise is not an herb.
Question 93 of 209
Q.13 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- tulip
- rose
- bud
- daisy
Answer ✔ (c) bud
Explanation: Tulip, rose, and daisy are all types of flowers. A bud is not
Question 94 of 209
Q.14 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- rye
- sourdough
- pumpernickel
- loaf
Answer ✔ (a) rye
Explanation: Loaf, sourdough, and pumpernickel are types of bread. A rye is not a bread type. Loaf - Bread that is shaped and baked in one piece and usually sliced before being eaten. Pumpernickel - Dark, dense German bread made from coarsely ground whole-grain rye. Sourdough - Leaven for making bread, consisting of fermenting dough, typically that left over from a previous batch. Rye - A wheatlike cereal plant that tolerates poor soils and low temperatures.
Question 95 of 209
Q.15 Seven Cars P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are parked in a row not necessarily in that order. The cars T and U should be parked next to each other. The cars T and U should be parked next to each other. The cars S and V also should parked next to each other, whereas P and Q cannot be parked next to each other. Q and S must be parked next to each other. R is parked to the immediate right of V. T is parked to the left of U. Based on the above information, the only INCORRECT option given below is:
- There are two cars parked in between Q and V
- Q and R are not parked together.
- V is the only car parked in between S and R.
- Car P is parked at the extreme end
Answer ✔ (a) There are two cars parked in between Q and V
Explanation: From the given information, the following patterns can be written, (i) PTUQSVR (ii) TUQSVRP (iii) QSVRTUP (iv) QSVRPTU From the above pattern, it is clear that, only one car is parked between Q and V. So, option 'A' is correct.
Question 96 of 209
Q.16 This paragraph best supports the statement that
- Shakespeare's characters are more interesting than fictional characters today.
- people even today are interested in Shakespeare's work because of the characters
- Shakespeare was a psychiatrist as well as a playwright.
- New Yorkers have a renewed interested in the work of Shakespeare.
Answer ✔ (b) people even today are interested in Shakespeare's work because of the characters
Explanation: The last sentence in the paragraph clearly gives support for the idea that the interest in Shakespeare is due to the development of his characters. Choice a is incorrect because the writer never makes this type of comparison. Choice c is wrong because even though scholars are mentioned in the paragraph, there is no indication that the scholars are compiling the anthology. Choice d is wrong because there is no support to show that most New Yorkers are interested in this work. There is no support for choice either.
Question 97 of 209
Q.17 This paragraph best supports the statement that Generation Xers
- work harder than people from other generations.
- have a tendency to be self-directed workers
- have an interest in making history
- tend to work in jobs that require risk-taking behavior.
Answer ✔ (b) have a tendency to be self-directed workers
Explanation: The support for choice b is given in the second sentence of the paragraph. Generation Xers like to work independently, which means they are self-directed. No support is given for either choice a or choice c. Choice d is not related to the paragraph.
Question 98 of 209
Q.18 This paragraph best supports the statement that -
- fitness walking is a better form of exercise than weight lifting
- a membership in a health club is a poor investment.
- walking outdoors provides a better workout than walking indoors
- fitness walking is a convenient and valuable form of exercise
Answer ✔ (d) fitness walking is a convenient and valuable form of exercise
Explanation: By stating that fitness walking does not require a commute to a health club, the author stresses the convenience of this form of exercise. The paragraph also states that fitness walking will result in a good workout. Choice a is incorrect because no comparison to weight lifting is made. Choice b may seem like a logical answer, but the paragraph only refers to people who are fitness walkers, so for others, a health club might be a good investment. Choice c is not in the passage. Although choice e seems logical, the paragraph does not indicate that the wrong shoes will produce major injuries.
Question 99 of 209
Q.19 This paragraph best supports the statement that
- low-fat ice cream produces more revenue than other low-fat foods.
- ice cream store owners would be better off carrying only low-fat ice cream
- ice cream store owners no longer think that low-fat ice cream is an unpopular item.
- low-fat ice cream is more popular than other kinds of ice cream.
Answer ✔ (c) ice cream store owners no longer think that low-fat ice cream is an unpopular item.
Explanation: This choice 'c' is supported as the best answer because the paragraph indicates that low-fat ice cream was once an unpopular item, but now, because consumers are more health conscious and because there is a wider array of tasty low-fat foods, low-fat ice cream is a profitable item for ice cream store owners. There is no indication that choices a, b, and d are true based on the information given.
Question 100 of 209
Q.20 Four persons P, Q, R, and S are to be seated in a row, all facing the same direction, but not necessarily in the same order. P and R cannot sit adjacent to each other. S should be seated to the right of Q. The number of distinct seating arrangements possible is
- 2
- 4
- 6
- 8
Answer ✔ (c) 6
Explanation: Given, that P & R cannot sit adjacent to each other and S should be seated to the right side of Q. Hence, PQRS, PQSR, RQSP, RQPS, QPRS, QRSP To separate R & S, Q first and S at third place = 2 ways Q second and S at third place= 2 ways Q second and S at fourth place= 2 ways Total= 6 ways
Question 101 of 209
Q.21 Five friends P, Q, R, S, and T went camping. At night, they had to sleep in a row inside the tent. P, Q, and T refused to sleep next to R since he snored loudly. P and S wanted to avoid Q as he usually hugged people in sleep. Assuming everyone was satisfied with the sleeping arrangements, what is the order in which they slept?
- RSPTQ
- SPRTQ
- QRSPT
- QTSPR
Answer ✔ (a) RSPTQ
Explanation: As per the given information Condition 1: P, W & T refused to sleep next to R. By applying condition 1 only option (a) is satisfying, Condition 2: P and S avoid Q. Again option (a) satisfied condition 2 as well. The arrangement of sleeping is RSPTQ.
Question 102 of 209
Q.22 M and N had four children P, Q, R, and S. Of them, only P and R were married. They had children X and Y respetively. If Y is a legitimate child of W, which one of thr following statements is necessarily FALSE?
- M is the grandmother of Y
- R is the father of Y
- W is the wife of R
- W is the wife of P
Answer ✔ (d) W is the wife of P
Explanation: Since Y is the child of R & W. Therefore, W cannot be the wife of P. So, option D is false.
Question 103 of 209
Q.23 Which one of the following could be that statement?
- I did not commit the crime
- I committed the crime
- I will be shot
- You committed the crime
Answer ✔ (c) I will be shot
Explanation: If the prisoner gave the statement "I will be shot" then considering it to be true, the person should be hanged which is contradictory, and considering it to be false, the person should be shot which is again contradictory. So , the judge set him free.
Question 104 of 209
Q.24 The number of different orders in which P, Q and T may be arranged is_________.
- 2
- 6
- 12
- 120
Answer ✔ (b) 6
Explanation: Out of (P, Q, R, S, T), S and R are fixed at first & second places from right, so the remaining P, Q, T can be arranged as 3P3 = 3!=6ways
Question 105 of 209
Q.25 When he did not come home, she_________ lying dead on the roadside somewhere.
- concluded
- looked
- notice
- pictured
Answer ✔ (d) pictured
Explanation: Concluded- Arrive at a judgement or opinion by reasoning. Looked- Think of or regard in a specified way Notice- The fact of observing or paying attention to something. Pictured- Form a mental image of someone or something.
Question 106 of 209
Q.26 Find the missing group of letters in the following series: BC, FGH, LMNO,______
- UVXWY
- TUVWX
- STUVW
- RSTUV
Answer ✔ (b) TUVWX
Explanation: In the series, before BC, one alphabet(A) is missing, before FGH, two alphabets (D & E) are missing. before LMNO, four alphabets will be missing so next term of the series starts with T and will have five alphabets in that term, so it will be TUVWX
Question 107 of 209
Q.27 SCD, TEF, UGH, ____, WKL
- CMN
- UJI
- VIJ
- IJT
Answer ✔ (c) VIJ
Explanation: There are two alphabetical series here. The first series is with the first letters only: STUVW. The second series involves the remaining letters: CD, EF, GH, IJ, KL.
Question 108 of 209
Q.28 FAG, GAF, HAI, IAH, ____
- JAK
- HAL
- HAK
- JAI
Answer ✔ (a) JAK
Explanation: The middle letters are static, so concentrate on the first and third letters. The series involves an alphabetical order with a reversal of the letters. The first letters are in alphabetical order: F, G, H, I , J. The second and fourth segments are reversals of the first and third segments. The missing segment begins with a new letter.
Question 109 of 209
Q.29 The odometer is to mileage as the compass is to
- speed
- hiking
- needle
- direction
Answer ✔ (d) direction
Explanation: An odometer is an instrument used to measure mileage. A compass is an instrument used to determine direction. Choices a, b, and c are incorrect because none is an instrument.
Question 110 of 209
Q.30 Marathon is to race as hibernation is to
- winter
- bear
- dream
- sleep
Answer ✔ (d) sleep
Explanation: A marathon is a long race and hibernation is a lengthy period of sleep. The answer is not choice a or b because even though a bear and winter are related to hibernation, neither completes the analogy. (Choice c) is incorrect because sleep and dream are not synonymous.
Question 111 of 209
Q.1 in a certain code 'TEACHER' and 'HIGHLY' are coded as 'XWPBRWM' and 'RSNRDZ' respectively. How would 'CHARITY' be coded?
- BPRNSBZ
- BRPMSDZ
- BRPMSXZ
- BRPMSZB
Answer ✔ (c) BRPMSXZ
Explanation: On comparing original word and code we get
C = B
H = R
A = P
R = M
I = S
T = X
Y = Z
so CHARITY = BRPMSXZ
Question 112 of 209
Q.2 Bud : Flower : : ? : Fruit
- Seed
- Flower
- Taste
- Twig
Answer ✔ (d) Twig
Question 113 of 209
Q.3 Leader : Followers : : Captain : ?
- Soldiers
- Game
- Ships
- Army
Answer ✔ (a) Soldiers
Explanation: As follower follow their leader similarly soldiers follow their captain.
Question 114 of 209
Q.4 Angry : ? : : Night : Day
- Kind
- Helpful
- Pleased
- Loving
Answer ✔ (c) Pleased
Explanation: One word is opposite to another as day is opposite of night similarly angry is opposite of pleased.
Question 115 of 209
Q.5 John ranks 21st in a class of fifty-one. What is his rank from the last?
- 31
- 30
- 17
- 21
Answer ✔ (a) 31
Explanation: Rank from last = Total students - (rank - 1) = 51 - 20 = 31
Question 116 of 209
Q.6 'b' is in 'doubt' in the same way as 'h' is in ........
- Enhance
- House
- Inhibit
- honest
Answer ✔ (d) honest
Explanation: 'b' is silent in 'doubt' and 'h' is silent in 'honest' ..
Question 117 of 209
Q.7 In a certain code, PRAMOD is written as RTCOQF. How is BUSTLE written in that code ?
- URGENT
- DWUVNG
- RTLEIN
- DUWNVG
Answer ✔ (b) DWUVNG
Explanation: Every letter is increased by two positions right..
Question 118 of 209
Q.8 Step is related to staircase, in the same way soldier is related to ....
- Rifle
- Army
- War
- Bravery
Answer ✔ (b) Army
Explanation: Step is a unit of staircase similarly soldier is a unit of army.
Question 119 of 209
Q.9 AB 123 : CD 456
- PQ 234 : ST 567
- JK 345 : LM 678
- EF 345 : GH 687
- PQ 456 : SR 789
Answer ✔ (b) JK 345 : LM 678
Question 120 of 209
Q.10 How many 6's are there in the following number series which are preceded by 5 but not followed by 7? 5 6 7 6 5 6 4 9 2 7 6 7 4 3 5 6 8 6 4 9 5 6 7
- Two
- Three
- Four
- One
Answer ✔ (a) Two
Question 121 of 209
Q.11 R is the sister of Q, S is the sister of R, P is the brother of Q. How is Q related to S?
- Brother
- Sister
- Brother or sister
- Son
Answer ✔ (c) Brother or sister
Explanation: As R is the sister of Q, S is the sister of R, P is the brother of Q. Therefore, Q is related to S as brother or sister.
Question 122 of 209
Q.12 Four year ago Ashoka was six years older than Ravi. What is the difference of their ages now?
- Four years
- Six years
- Eight years
- Two years
Answer ✔ (b) Six years
Explanation: This is the logical question. Everything their age difference will be same ... but we should calculate this like this if asked about the present age...
Let four years ago Ravi's age = x years
Four years ago Ashoka's age = x+6 years.
Present age of Ravi = (x+4) years
Present age of Ashoka = (x + 6 +4) years.
So difference of their ages = x + 10 - x - 4 = 6 years.
Question 123 of 209
Q.13 Which of the numbers would be filled in the blank space?
- 22
- 20
- 18
- 24
Answer ✔ (c) 18
Explanation: in such questions first of all it is found by which rule the numbers are filled. it is found that the numbers in the third square from the left is the sum of the first square and twice of the second square from the left.
as 8 ⨉ 2 + 4 = 20,
2 ⨉ 3 + 9 = 15,
∴ Req. number = 2 ⨉ 6 + 6 = 18 ,
hence the correct answer is option (C) 18.
Question 124 of 209
Q.14 Four different positions of a dice are shown below. How many dots will be on the face opposite to the face which contains one dot?
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 6
Answer ✔ (d) 6
Explanation: From the first and second positions, it is found that the adjacent faces to the face containing point 1 have points 2,3 and 5. From the second position, it is also found that the face opposite to the face which contains point 1, should be adjacent to the faces containing points 2 and 5. From the third position, it is clear that the adjacent face to the faces containing points 2 and 5, contains point 6. Therefore the face opposite to the face containing point 1 must have 6 points.
Question 125 of 209
Q.15 If the 3rd of the month falls on Friday, what day will be on the 4th day after the 21st of the month?
- Monday
- Thursday
- Saturday
- Tuesday
Answer ✔ (c) Saturday
Explanation: The fourth day after the 21st of the month will be the 25th of the month. From 3rd to 25th excluding 3rd there will be 22 days. If 22 is divided by 7 the reminder will be 1. Hence 1 day after friday, it will be Saturday.
Question 126 of 209
Q.16 If in each number the first and the third digits are interchanged then which number will be the highest ?
- 319
- 869
- 742
- 268
Answer ✔ (b) 869
Explanation: 319 869 742 593 268
After exchanging 1st and third digit of each number
913 968 247 395 862
Question 127 of 209
Q.17 If all numbers are arranged in descending order, what will be the difference between the second digit of third number and third digit of second number?
- 5
- 9
- 6
- 7
Answer ✔ (d) 7
Explanation: After arranging in descending order
869 742 593 319 268
The third digit of the second number = 2,
The second digit of the third number = 9,
hence, the Required difference is 9 - 2 = 7.
Question 128 of 209
Q.18 If all the numbers in the above arrangement are dropped, which of the following will be the ninth from the right end?
- A
- F
- B
- P
Answer ✔ (b) F
Explanation: After removing all the numbers -
R # T U D $ J @ B E © W A F % P Q I N M ▶ Z
here 9th from the right end will be F.
Question 129 of 209
Q.19 How many such vowels are there in the above arrangement, each of which is immediately preceded by a consonant and immediately followed by a number ?
- none
- one
- two
- three
Answer ✔ (c) two
Explanation: T U 3 and B E 9
here U and E are two vowels preceded by a consonant and followed by a number.
Question 130 of 209
Q.20 Based on the above statements and conclusions, which conclusion logically follows from the statements disregarding commonly known facts?
- Only conclusion Ⅰ follows
- Only conclusion Ⅱ follows
- neither conclusion Ⅰ nor Ⅱ follows
- both conclusion Ⅰ and Ⅱ follows
Answer ✔ (d) both conclusion Ⅰ and Ⅱ follows
Explanation: According to the statements, all forests are villages. and all villages are trains and all trains are buses. that means some buses are villages and some trains are forests. so both conclusions follow with the statements.
Question 131 of 209
Q.1 in a certain code 'TEACHER' and 'HIGHLY' are coded as 'XWPBRWM' and 'RSNRDZ' respectively. How would 'CHARITY' be coded?
- BPRNSBZ
- BRPMSDZ
- BRPMSXZ
- BRPMSZB
Answer ✔ (c) BRPMSXZ
Explanation: On comparing original word and code we get
C = B
H = R
A = P
R = M
I = S
T = X
Y = Z
so CHARITY = BRPMSXZ
Question 132 of 209
Q.2 Bud : Flower : : ? : Fruit
- Seed
- Flower
- Taste
- Twig
Answer ✔ (d) Twig
Question 133 of 209
Q.3 Leader : Followers : : Captain : ?
- Soldiers
- Game
- Ships
- Army
Answer ✔ (a) Soldiers
Explanation: As follower follow their leader similarly soldiers follow their captain.
Question 134 of 209
Q.4 Angry : ? : : Night : Day
- Kind
- Helpful
- Pleased
- Loving
Answer ✔ (c) Pleased
Explanation: One word is opposite to another as day is opposite of night similarly angry is opposite of pleased.
Question 135 of 209
Q.5 John ranks 21st in a class of fifty-one. What is his rank from the last?
- 31
- 30
- 17
- 21
Answer ✔ (a) 31
Explanation: Rank from last = Total students - (rank - 1) = 51 - 20 = 31
Question 136 of 209
Q.6 'b' is in 'doubt' in the same way as 'h' is in ........
- Enhance
- House
- Inhibit
- honest
Answer ✔ (d) honest
Explanation: 'b' is silent in 'doubt' and 'h' is silent in 'honest' ..
Question 137 of 209
Q.7 In a certain code, PRAMOD is written as RTCOQF. How is BUSTLE written in that code ?
- URGENT
- DWUVNG
- RTLEIN
- DUWNVG
Answer ✔ (b) DWUVNG
Explanation: Every letter is increased by two positions right..
Question 138 of 209
Q.8 Step is related to staircase, in the same way soldier is related to ....
- Rifle
- Army
- War
- Bravery
Answer ✔ (b) Army
Explanation: Step is a unit of staircase similarly soldier is a unit of army.
Question 139 of 209
Q.9 AB 123 : CD 456
- PQ 234 : ST 567
- JK 345 : LM 678
- EF 345 : GH 687
- PQ 456 : SR 789
Answer ✔ (b) JK 345 : LM 678
Question 140 of 209
Q.10 How many 6's are there in the following number series which are preceded by 5 but not followed by 7? 5 6 7 6 5 6 4 9 2 7 6 7 4 3 5 6 8 6 4 9 5 6 7
- Two
- Three
- Four
- One
Answer ✔ (a) Two
Question 141 of 209
Q.11 R is the sister of Q, S is the sister of R, P is the brother of Q. How is Q related to S?
- Brother
- Sister
- Brother or sister
- Son
Answer ✔ (c) Brother or sister
Explanation: As R is the sister of Q, S is the sister of R, P is the brother of Q. Therefore, Q is related to S as brother or sister.
Question 142 of 209
Q.12 Four year ago Ashoka was six years older than Ravi. What is the difference of their ages now?
- Four years
- Six years
- Eight years
- Two years
Answer ✔ (b) Six years
Explanation: This is the logical question. Everything their age difference will be same ... but we should calculate this like this if asked about the present age...
Let four years ago Ravi's age = x years
Four years ago Ashoka's age = x+6 years.
Present age of Ravi = (x+4) years
Present age of Ashoka = (x + 6 +4) years.
So difference of their ages = x + 10 - x - 4 = 6 years.
Question 143 of 209
Q.13 Which of the numbers would be filled in the blank space?
- 22
- 20
- 18
- 24
Answer ✔ (c) 18
Explanation: in such questions first of all it is found by which rule the numbers are filled. it is found that the numbers in the third square from the left is the sum of the first square and twice of the second square from the left.
as 8 ⨉ 2 + 4 = 20,
2 ⨉ 3 + 9 = 15,
∴ Req. number = 2 ⨉ 6 + 6 = 18 ,
hence the correct answer is option (C) 18.
Question 144 of 209
Q.14 Four different positions of a dice are shown below. How many dots will be on the face opposite to the face which contains one dot?
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 6
Answer ✔ (d) 6
Explanation: From the first and second positions, it is found that the adjacent faces to the face containing point 1 have points 2,3 and 5. From the second position, it is also found that the face opposite to the face which contains point 1, should be adjacent to the faces containing points 2 and 5. From the third position, it is clear that the adjacent face to the faces containing points 2 and 5, contains point 6. Therefore the face opposite to the face containing point 1 must have 6 points.
Question 145 of 209
Q.15 If the 3rd of the month falls on Friday, what day will be on the 4th day after the 21st of the month?
- Monday
- Thursday
- Saturday
- Tuesday
Answer ✔ (c) Saturday
Explanation: The fourth day after the 21st of the month will be the 25th of the month. From 3rd to 25th excluding 3rd there will be 22 days. If 22 is divided by 7 the reminder will be 1. Hence 1 day after friday, it will be Saturday.
Question 146 of 209
Q.16 If in each number the first and the third digits are interchanged then which number will be the highest ?
- 319
- 869
- 742
- 268
Answer ✔ (b) 869
Explanation: 319 869 742 593 268
After exchanging 1st and third digit of each number
913 968 247 395 862
Question 147 of 209
Q.17 If all numbers are arranged in descending order, what will be the difference between the second digit of third number and third digit of second number?
- 5
- 9
- 6
- 7
Answer ✔ (d) 7
Explanation: After arranging in descending order
869 742 593 319 268
The third digit of the second number = 2,
The second digit of the third number = 9,
hence, the Required difference is 9 - 2 = 7.
Question 148 of 209
Q.18 If all the numbers in the above arrangement are dropped, which of the following will be the ninth from the right end?
- A
- F
- B
- P
Answer ✔ (b) F
Explanation: After removing all the numbers -
R # T U D $ J @ B E © W A F % P Q I N M ▶ Z
here 9th from the right end will be F.
Question 149 of 209
Q.19 How many such vowels are there in the above arrangement, each of which is immediately preceded by a consonant and immediately followed by a number ?
- none
- one
- two
- three
Answer ✔ (c) two
Explanation: T U 3 and B E 9
here U and E are two vowels preceded by a consonant and followed by a number.
Question 150 of 209
Q.20 Based on the above statements and conclusions, which conclusion logically follows from the statements disregarding commonly known facts?
- Only conclusion Ⅰ follows
- Only conclusion Ⅱ follows
- neither conclusion Ⅰ nor Ⅱ follows
- both conclusion Ⅰ and Ⅱ follows
Answer ✔ (d) both conclusion Ⅰ and Ⅱ follows
Explanation: According to the statements, all forests are villages. and all villages are trains and all trains are buses. that means some buses are villages and some trains are forests. so both conclusions follow with the statements.
Question 151 of 209
Q.1 Child : Parent : : Book : ?
- Author
- Publisher
- Teacher
- Printer
- Press
Answer ✔ (a) Author
Explanation: As 'parent' produces a 'child', similarly an 'Author' produces a 'book'.
Question 152 of 209
Q.2 House : Roof : : Earth : ?
- Mountain
- Air
- Atmosphere
- Pole
- Sky
Answer ✔ (e) Sky
Explanation: As Roof is above a House similarly Sky is above the Earth.
Question 153 of 209
Q.3 Mountain : valley : : Light : ?
- Sun
- Dark
- Night
- Morning
- Electricity
Answer ✔ (b) Dark
Explanation: As Valley is the antonym of mountain, similarly dark is the antonym of Light.
Question 154 of 209
Q.4 River : Dam : : traffic : ?
- Light signals
- Vehicle
- Speed
- Path
- None of These
Answer ✔ (a) Light signals
Explanation: As dam controls the river flow, similarly light-signals control traffic.
Question 155 of 209
Q.5 As 'LOGIC' is related to 'BHFNK', similarly 'CLERK' is related to :
- JQDKB
- QBKJA
- LPRTU
- XVRPA
- None of These
Answer ✔ (a) JQDKB
Explanation: Each letter of first word in reverse direction is the next letter to each corresponding letter of second word in correct direction.
Question 156 of 209
Q.6 As 'NET' is related to '13227' , similarly 'YAM' is related to:
- 25113
- 22614
- 14520
- 25614
- 22416
Answer ✔ (b) 22614
Explanation: Place of N in reverse order of alphabet id 13, and the place of E in reverse order of alphabet is 22 and the place of T in reverse oreder is 7.
as NET = 13227
Similarly YAM = 22614
Question 157 of 209
Q.7
- Gentle
- Citizen
- Impertinent
- Humble
- Naughty
Answer ✔ (b) Citizen
Explanation: All the rest are human characteristics.
Question 158 of 209
Q.8
- Root
- Foundation
- Tunnel
- Base
- Bottom
Answer ✔ (c) Tunnel
Explanation: All the rest represents the lower part of body, organisation or a pertcular thing.
Question 159 of 209
Q.9
- Jasmine
- Rose
- Marigold
- Sandal
- Lotus
Answer ✔ (d) Sandal
Explanation: All the rest are flowers while the sandal is wood.
Question 160 of 209
Q.10
- ANCPER
- IVKXMA
- KXMZOB
- FSHUJW
- GNIPKR
Answer ✔ (b) IVKXMA
Explanation: In all the rest terms according to alphabet one letter is missing between the first and third and fifth letters and one letter is missing between third and fourth letter.
Question 161 of 209
Q.11 210, 195, 175, 150,120, ?
- 75
- 80
- 85
- 90
- 95
Answer ✔ (c) 85
Explanation: The differences of two consecutive numbers are 15,20,25,30 and 35 respectively.
Question 162 of 209
Q.12 3, 5, 10, 12, 24, 26, ?
- 52
- 30
- 28
- 48
- 26
Answer ✔ (a) 52
Explanation: on adding 2 in the first number, 2nd number is obtained and on doubling the second number, third number is obtained.
Question 163 of 209
Q.13 6, 12, 21, 33, ?
- 38
- 40
- 45
- 48
- 51
Answer ✔ (d) 48
Explanation: The differences of two consecutive numbers are 6,9,12 and 15 respectively.
Question 164 of 209
Q.14 5, 4, 15, 7, 23, 11, 29, 16, 33, ?
- 22
- 29
- 34
- 15
- 28
Answer ✔ (a) 22
Explanation: Two series are formed in this -
5, 15, 23, 29, 33,?... And 4, 7, 11, 16, 22, ?.....
Question 165 of 209
Q.15 EDBA, KJHG, QPNM, ?
- KIGH
- QOMK
- WVTS
- ZXVU
- LMQR
Answer ✔ (c) WVTS
Explanation: In each term first and second letters are in reverse order of alphabet. Similarly the third and fourth letters are. Besides there is a gap of one letter between the second and third letter.
Question 166 of 209
Q.16 prt, ?..., bdf, hjl, npr
- vya
- xza
- vxz
- uyb
- avy
Answer ✔ (c) vxz
Explanation: In each term between the consecutive letters one letter is missing. Besides the first letter of each term stands two places ahead from the last letter of its previous term.
Question 167 of 209
Q.17 In a certain code 'STABILISE' is written as 'UVCDKNKUG' , Then how would ' CRICKET' be written in that code?
- ETKATCR
- ETKFMGV
- ETKEMGV
- ESLEMGV
- None of These
Answer ✔ (c) ETKEMGV
Explanation: Each letter of 'UVCDKNUG' stands for each corresponding letter of the ' STABILISE' two letters ahead.
Question 168 of 209
Q.18 In a certain code language (i) 453 means 'PENS ARE NEW'. (ii) 362 means 'BOYS ARE YOUNG'.(iii) 598 means 'BUY NEW CLOTHES'. Which digit in that language means 'PENS'?
- 3
- 4
- 8
- 6
- None of These
Answer ✔ (b) 4
Explanation: By comparing (i) and (ii) 3 means 'ARE'. By comparing (i) and (iii) 5 means 'NEW' . Therefore for 'PENS' there is '4' .
Question 169 of 209
Q.19 Introducing a lady, a men said, "Her father is my mother's only son." How is the lady related to the man?
- sister
- daughter
- aunt
- mother
- grandmother
Answer ✔ (b) daughter
Explanation: Since the father of the lady is the only son of the mother of the man, therefore, the father of the lady I that man and the lady is the daughter of the man.
Question 170 of 209
Q.20 P+K means P is the sister of K, P x K means P is the brother of K, and P-K means P is the father of K, which if the following means A is the Aunt of B?
- A + P + B
- B - P + A
- A - P + B
- A + P - B
- B - P + A
Answer ✔ (d) A + P - B
Explanation: A + P - B means A is the sister of P and P is the father of B. Thus A is the aunt of B.
Question 171 of 209
Q.21 Five peoples are sitting in a circle facing the center and are playing cards. Mukand is to the left to the Rajesh. Vijay is between Anil and Nagesh and Nagesh is to the right of Anil. Who is sitting to the right of Nagesh?
- Vijay
- Rajesh
- Anil
- Mukand
Answer ✔ (d) Mukand
Explanation: The below diagram represents the question. Hence, Mukand is sitting to the right of Nagesh.
Question 172 of 209
Q.22 How many Doctors are both Players and Artists?
- 6
- 8
- 4
- 3
Answer ✔ (d) 3
Question 173 of 209
Q.23 How many players are neither artists nor doctors?
- 22
- 4
- 25
- 3
Answer ✔ (c) 25
Explanation: the part is completely out from the triangle and rectangle.
Question 174 of 209
Q.24 How many squares are there in the following figure?
- 14
- 13
- 12
- 11
Answer ✔ (a) 14
Explanation: There are 14 squares in the figure. (1) ABCD (2) CDGF (3) DEHG (4) FGKJ (5) GHLK (6) HIML (7) JKPO (8) KLQP (9) LMRQ (10) MNSR (11) CELJ (12) FHQO (13) GIRP (14) GLPJ.
Question 175 of 209
Q.25 which number will replace the question mark (?) ?
- 6
- 5
- 8
- 9
Answer ✔ (a) 6
Explanation: The sum of upper two numbers is 9 times of the lower number in each figure.
Question 176 of 209
Q.1 Child : Parent : : Book : ?
- Author
- Publisher
- Teacher
- Printer
- Press
Answer ✔ (a) Author
Explanation: As 'parent' produces a 'child', similarly an 'Author' produces a 'book'.
Question 177 of 209
Q.2 House : Roof : : Earth : ?
- Mountain
- Air
- Atmosphere
- Pole
- Sky
Answer ✔ (e) Sky
Explanation: As Roof is above a House similarly Sky is above the Earth.
Question 178 of 209
Q.3 Mountain : valley : : Light : ?
- Sun
- Dark
- Night
- Morning
- Electricity
Answer ✔ (b) Dark
Explanation: As Valley is the antonym of mountain, similarly dark is the antonym of Light.
Question 179 of 209
Q.4 River : Dam : : traffic : ?
- Light signals
- Vehicle
- Speed
- Path
- None of These
Answer ✔ (a) Light signals
Explanation: As dam controls the river flow, similarly light-signals control traffic.
Question 180 of 209
Q.5 As 'LOGIC' is related to 'BHFNK', similarly 'CLERK' is related to :
- JQDKB
- QBKJA
- LPRTU
- XVRPA
- None of These
Answer ✔ (a) JQDKB
Explanation: Each letter of first word in reverse direction is the next letter to each corresponding letter of second word in correct direction.
Question 181 of 209
Q.6 As 'NET' is related to '13227' , similarly 'YAM' is related to:
- 25113
- 22614
- 14520
- 25614
- 22416
Answer ✔ (b) 22614
Explanation: Place of N in reverse order of alphabet id 13, and the place of E in reverse order of alphabet is 22 and the place of T in reverse oreder is 7.
as NET = 13227
Similarly YAM = 22614
Question 182 of 209
Q.7
- Gentle
- Citizen
- Impertinent
- Humble
- Naughty
Answer ✔ (b) Citizen
Explanation: All the rest are human characteristics.
Question 183 of 209
Q.8
- Root
- Foundation
- Tunnel
- Base
- Bottom
Answer ✔ (c) Tunnel
Explanation: All the rest represents the lower part of body, organisation or a pertcular thing.
Question 184 of 209
Q.9
- Jasmine
- Rose
- Marigold
- Sandal
- Lotus
Answer ✔ (d) Sandal
Explanation: All the rest are flowers while the sandal is wood.
Question 185 of 209
Q.10
- ANCPER
- IVKXMA
- KXMZOB
- FSHUJW
- GNIPKR
Answer ✔ (b) IVKXMA
Explanation: In all the rest terms according to alphabet one letter is missing between the first and third and fifth letters and one letter is missing between third and fourth letter.
Question 186 of 209
Q.11 210, 195, 175, 150,120, ?
- 75
- 80
- 85
- 90
- 95
Answer ✔ (c) 85
Explanation: The differences of two consecutive numbers are 15,20,25,30 and 35 respectively.
Question 187 of 209
Q.12 3, 5, 10, 12, 24, 26, ?
- 52
- 30
- 28
- 48
- 26
Answer ✔ (a) 52
Explanation: on adding 2 in the first number, 2nd number is obtained and on doubling the second number, third number is obtained.
Question 188 of 209
Q.13 6, 12, 21, 33, ?
- 38
- 40
- 45
- 48
- 51
Answer ✔ (d) 48
Explanation: The differences of two consecutive numbers are 6,9,12 and 15 respectively.
Question 189 of 209
Q.14 5, 4, 15, 7, 23, 11, 29, 16, 33, ?
- 22
- 29
- 34
- 15
- 28
Answer ✔ (a) 22
Explanation: Two series are formed in this -
5, 15, 23, 29, 33,?... And 4, 7, 11, 16, 22, ?.....
Question 190 of 209
Q.15 EDBA, KJHG, QPNM, ?
- KIGH
- QOMK
- WVTS
- ZXVU
- LMQR
Answer ✔ (c) WVTS
Explanation: In each term first and second letters are in reverse order of alphabet. Similarly the third and fourth letters are. Besides there is a gap of one letter between the second and third letter.
Question 191 of 209
Q.16 prt, ?..., bdf, hjl, npr
- vya
- xza
- vxz
- uyb
- avy
Answer ✔ (c) vxz
Explanation: In each term between the consecutive letters one letter is missing. Besides the first letter of each term stands two places ahead from the last letter of its previous term.
Question 192 of 209
Q.17 In a certain code 'STABILISE' is written as 'UVCDKNKUG' , Then how would ' CRICKET' be written in that code?
- ETKATCR
- ETKFMGV
- ETKEMGV
- ESLEMGV
- None of These
Answer ✔ (c) ETKEMGV
Explanation: Each letter of 'UVCDKNUG' stands for each corresponding letter of the ' STABILISE' two letters ahead.
Question 193 of 209
Q.18 In a certain code language (i) 453 means 'PENS ARE NEW'. (ii) 362 means 'BOYS ARE YOUNG'.(iii) 598 means 'BUY NEW CLOTHES'. Which digit in that language means 'PENS'?
- 3
- 4
- 8
- 6
- None of These
Answer ✔ (b) 4
Explanation: By comparing (i) and (ii) 3 means 'ARE'. By comparing (i) and (iii) 5 means 'NEW' . Therefore for 'PENS' there is '4' .
Question 194 of 209
Q.19 Introducing a lady, a men said, "Her father is my mother's only son." How is the lady related to the man?
- sister
- daughter
- aunt
- mother
- grandmother
Answer ✔ (b) daughter
Explanation: Since the father of the lady is the only son of the mother of the man, therefore, the father of the lady I that man and the lady is the daughter of the man.
Question 195 of 209
Q.20 P+K means P is the sister of K, P x K means P is the brother of K, and P-K means P is the father of K, which if the following means A is the Aunt of B?
- A + P + B
- B - P + A
- A - P + B
- A + P - B
- B - P + A
Answer ✔ (d) A + P - B
Explanation: A + P - B means A is the sister of P and P is the father of B. Thus A is the aunt of B.
Question 196 of 209
Q.21 Five peoples are sitting in a circle facing the center and are playing cards. Mukand is to the left to the Rajesh. Vijay is between Anil and Nagesh and Nagesh is to the right of Anil. Who is sitting to the right of Nagesh?
- Vijay
- Rajesh
- Anil
- Mukand
Answer ✔ (d) Mukand
Explanation: The below diagram represents the question. Hence, Mukand is sitting to the right of Nagesh.
Question 197 of 209
Q.22 How many Doctors are both Players and Artists?
- 6
- 8
- 4
- 3
Answer ✔ (d) 3
Question 198 of 209
Q.23 How many players are neither artists nor doctors?
- 22
- 4
- 25
- 3
Answer ✔ (c) 25
Explanation: the part is completely out from the triangle and rectangle.
Question 199 of 209
Q.24 How many squares are there in the following figure?
- 14
- 13
- 12
- 11
Answer ✔ (a) 14
Explanation: There are 14 squares in the figure. (1) ABCD (2) CDGF (3) DEHG (4) FGKJ (5) GHLK (6) HIML (7) JKPO (8) KLQP (9) LMRQ (10) MNSR (11) CELJ (12) FHQO (13) GIRP (14) GLPJ.
Question 200 of 209
Q.25 which number will replace the question mark (?) ?
- 6
- 5
- 8
- 9
Answer ✔ (a) 6
Explanation: The sum of upper two numbers is 9 times of the lower number in each figure.
Question 201 of 209
Q.1 Who is the author of 'Around the world in 80 days'?
- William Shakespeare
- Paulo Coelho
- B Richard
- D Jules Verne
Answer ✔ (d) D Jules Verne
Question 202 of 209
Q.1 Entomology is the study of ?
- origin and history of technical and scientific term
- formation of rocks
- Insects
- plants
Answer ✔ (c) Insects
Explanation: Entomology is the study of Insects.
Question 203 of 209
Q.1 Sultan Azlan Shah cup is related to which among the following sports?
- cricket
- golf
- hockey
- badminton
Answer ✔ (c) hockey
Question 204 of 209
Q.1 2010 Commonwealth Games held in ?
- Canada
- India
- Malaysia
- Singapore
Answer ✔ (b) India
Question 205 of 209
Q.1 The world's smallest country is?
- Canada
- Australia
- Russia
- Vatican city
Answer ✔ (d) Vatican city
Question 206 of 209
Q.1 The Sangai festival is celebrated in ?
- Assam
- Sikkim
- Manipur
- Nagaland
Answer ✔ (c) Manipur
Question 207 of 209
Q.1 The ratio of width of our National flag to its lenghth is
- 3:4
- 2:4
- 2:3
- 3:5
Answer ✔ (c) 2:3
Question 208 of 209
Q.1 Berana is a wedding ceremony of ?
- Assamese
- Bengali
- Punjabi
- Sindhis
Answer ✔ (d) Sindhis
Question 209 of 209
Q.1 Which among the following personalities got the India's highest civilian award?
- Manmohan Singh
- L.K.Advani
- Madan Mohan Malaviya
- Deendayal Upadhyaya
Answer ✔ (c) Madan Mohan Malaviya
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