Numbers

Question 1:
Find the number which will come in the place of the question mark in the given series:
3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ?

a) 96
b) 96
c) 72
d) 84

Solution:
Answer: a) 96
Explanation: The pattern is that each number is doubled.
3×2=6
6 × 2 = 12
12 × 2 = 24
24 × 2 = 48
48 × 2 = 96

Question 2:
Find the missing number in the following series:
4, 9, 16, 25, ?

a) 36
b) 49
c) 64
d) 81

Solution:
Answer: a) 36
Explanation: The pattern is square numbers:
4 = 2²
9 = 3²
16 = 4²
25 = 5²
The next number will be 6² = 36.

Question 3:
What is the next number in the series:
2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?

a) 37
b) 38
c) 39
d) 40

Solution:
Answer: a) 37
Explanation: The difference between the consecutive terms is increasing by 2 each time:
5-2=3
10 - 5 = 5
17 - 10 = 7
26 - 17 = 9
Hence, the next difference will be 11, and 26 + 11 = 37.

Question 4:
Find the missing term in the series:
1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?

a) 30
b) 35
c) 36
d) 40

Solution:
Answer: c) 36
Explanation: The series is a sequence of perfect squares:
1 = 1²
4 = 2²
9 = 3²
16 = 4²
25 = 5²
So the next term will be 6² = 36.

Question 5:
What is the next number in the series:
3, 6, 11, 18, 27, ?

a) 36
b) 38
c) 42
d) 45

Solution:
Answer: a) 36
Explanation: The pattern follows consecutive additions of 3, 5, 7, 9, ...:
3+3=6
6 + 5 = 11
11 + 7 = 18
18 + 9 = 27
So the next number will be 27 + 9 = 36.
Question 6:
Which number completes the series:
5, 10, 20, 40, 80, ?

a) 160
b) 150
c) 100
d) 120

Solution:
Answer: a) 160
Explanation: Each term is doubled:
5 × 2 = 10
10 × 2 = 20
20 × 2 = 40
40 × 2 = 80
80 × 2 = 160

Question 7:
Find the missing term:
2, 4, 8, 16, ?

a) 18
b) 20
c) 32
d) 40

Solution:
Answer: c) 32
Explanation: The pattern is each term is multiplied by 2.
2×2=4
4×2=8
8 × 2 = 16
16 × 2 = 32

Alphanumeric Series

Question 1:
How many digits are there which are preceded by a symbol and followed by a letter?

(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 0

Solution:
Answer: a) 1
Explanation: Given Series – * E 7 O & 6 ^ 4 Z 5 * 3 9 T ! D # 2 $ U
So, the only digit preceded by a symbol and followed by a letter is 4. Hence, option (a) is the correct
answer.

Question 2:
How many letters are there which are preceded by a number and followed by a symbol?

(a) 0
(b) 1
(c) 2
(d) 3

Solution:
Answer: b) 1
Explanation: Given Series – * E 7 O & 6 ^ 4 Z 5 * 3 9 T ! D # 2 $ U
Only 9 is preceded by a number and followed by a symbol (!). Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

Question 3:
Which of the following element is 4th to the left of the one which is 10th from the right end of the
given arrangement?

(a) G
(b) M
(c) 7
(d) T

Solution:
Answer: c) 7
Explanation: Given Series – Y Z # 8 F H 7 $ 3 M O & 9 7 G Q % K X @ 4 6 J I # D T S 8 $
10th from the right end = 7
4th to the left of 7 = 7. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

Question 4:
Which letter comes 3rd to the right of the 12th letter from the left end of the series?

(a) T
(b) I
(c) 4
(d) A

Solution:
Answer: b) I
Explanation: The 12th letter from the left end is 7. The 3rd letter to the right of 7 is I.

Question 5:
How many digits are preceded and followed by symbols?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 1
(d) 4

Solution:
Answer: b) 3
Explanation: Given series – * E 7 O & 6 ^ 4 Z 5 * 3 9 T ! D # 2 $ U
There are three digits (7, 5, 3) which are preceded and followed by symbols. Hence, option (b) is
correct.

Question 6:
Which of the following elements is 5th to the right of the 16th from the left end of the given series?

(a) J
(b) G
(c) 4
(d) M

Solution:
Answer: a) J
Explanation: The 16th element is Q. 5th to the right of Q is J.

Question 7:
Which element is 8th to the left of the one which is 13th from the left end of the given series?

(a) #
(b) X
(c) 6
(d) 7

Solution:
Answer: b) X
Explanation: The 13th element is 7. The 8th element to the left of 7 is X.

Verbal Classification

Question 1:
Choose the unusual word from the below list.
A. Zinc
B. Copper
C. Iron
D. Diamond

Answer:
D. Diamond
Explanation: Zinc, Copper, and Iron are metals, while Diamond is a non-metal.
Question 2:
Find the odd word out.
A. Sparrow
B. Crow
C. Robin
D. Salmon

Answer:
D. Salmon
Explanation: The first three are birds, while Salmon is a fish.

Question 3:
Which one is not a type of fruit?
A. Mango
B. Banana
C. Orange
D. Potato

Answer:
D. Potato
Explanation: Potato is a root vegetable, while the others are fruits.

Question 4:
Find the odd one out.
A. Circle
B. Square
C. Triangle
D. Cube

Answer:
D. Cube
Explanation: Circle, Square, and Triangle are 2-dimensional shapes, while Cube is 3-dimensional.

Question 5:
Choose the unusual word from the list.
A. Pear
B. Apple
C. Grapes
D. Carrot

Answer:
D. Carrot
Explanation: Pear, Apple, and Grapes are fruits, while Carrot is a vegetable.
Question 6:
Which one is different from the others?
A. Rose
B. Lily
C. Tulip
D. Oak

Answer:
D. Oak
Explanation: Rose, Lily, and Tulip are flowers, while Oak is a tree.

Question 7:
Choose the odd one out.
A. Gymnast
B. Swimmer
C. Runner
D. Soccer

Answer:
D. Soccer
Explanation: Gymnast, Swimmer, and Runner are individual sports, while Soccer is a team sport.

Analogy Reasoning

Question 1:
‘Computer’ is related to ‘Technology’ in the same way as ‘Cell’ is related to?
(a) Biology
(b) Anatomy
(c) Chemistry
(d) Botany

Solution:
Answer: a) Biology
Explanation: A computer is related to technology, while a cell is related to biology.

Question 2:
‘Books’ are related to ‘Library’ in the same way as ‘Stamps’ are related to?
(a) Museum
(b) Post-office
(c) Album
(d) Bank

Solution:
Answer: b) Post-office
Explanation: Books are kept in a library, while stamps are found in a post-office.
Question 3:
‘Piano’ is related to ‘Music’ in the same way as ‘Painting’ is related to?
(a) Artist
(b) Paint
(c) Canvas
(d) Art

Solution:
Answer: d) Art
Explanation: A piano is used in music, while painting is a form of art.

Question 4:
‘Poem’ is related to ‘Poet’ in the same way as ‘Story’ is related to?
(a) Writer
(b) Author
(c) Publisher
(d) Editor

Solution:
Answer: b) Author
Explanation: A poet writes a poem, while an author writes a story.

Question 5:
‘Eagle’ is related to ‘Bird’ in the same way as ‘Shark’ is related to?
(a) Fish
(b) Mammal
(c) Reptile
(d) Amphibian

Solution:
Answer: a) Fish
Explanation: An eagle is a type of bird, while a shark is a type of fish.

Question 6:
‘Tiger’ is related to ‘Forest’ in the same way as ‘Penguin’ is related to?
(a) Ice
(b) Jungle
(c) Ocean
(d) Desert

Solution:
Answer: a) Ice
Explanation: A tiger is found in the forest, while a penguin is found in icy regions.
Question 7:
‘Glove’ is related to ‘Hand’ in the same way as ‘Shoe’ is related to?
(a) Foot
(b) Sock
(c) Leg
(d) Knee

Solution:
Answer: a) Foot
Explanation: A glove is worn on the hand, while a shoe is worn on the foot.