1. A group of six friends: Arjun, Beena, Chirag, Divya, Eshan, and Farah – are seated in a circle. Beena is seated two places to the left of Eshan. Chirag is not adjacent to Beena or Farah. Divya is directly opposite Farah. If Arjun is seated to the immediate right of Beena, who is seated between Divya and Chirag?
A. Arjun
B. Farah
C. Eshan
D. Beena
B. Farah
C. Eshan
D. Beena
Answer: C. Eshan
Explanation: By arranging the individuals step by step with the given constraints, Eshan ends up between Divya and Chirag.
Explanation: By arranging the individuals step by step with the given constraints, Eshan ends up between Divya and Chirag.
2. A code language follows this pattern: ‘GOLD’ is coded as ‘IQNF’. What would ‘SILK’ be coded as?
A. UKNM
B. UKNJ
C. UKMM
D. UIMK
B. UKNJ
C. UKMM
D. UIMK
Answer: A. UKNM
Explanation: Each letter shifts as follows: G→I (+2), O→Q (+2), L→N (+2), D→F (+2). Apply the same to SILK.
Explanation: Each letter shifts as follows: G→I (+2), O→Q (+2), L→N (+2), D→F (+2). Apply the same to SILK.
3. In a certain language, ‘BRICK’ is written as ‘DQKEM’. How is ‘STONE’ written in that language?
A. UVPQG
B. UTPMF
C. UTPNE
D. UTPMG
B. UTPMF
C. UTPNE
D. UTPMG
Answer: D. UTPMG
Explanation: Each letter follows the pattern +2, +1, +2, +1, +2.
Explanation: Each letter follows the pattern +2, +1, +2, +1, +2.
4. If all vowels are removed from the word ‘EXAMINATION’ and remaining letters are written in reverse, what is the 4th letter from the left?
A. T
B. N
C. X
D. M
B. N
C. X
D. M
Answer: B. N
Explanation: After removing vowels, we get “XMNTN”. Reversed: “NTNMX”. 4th letter is N.
Explanation: After removing vowels, we get “XMNTN”. Reversed: “NTNMX”. 4th letter is N.
5. Five books are placed one above the other: Economics is above Physics but below Maths. Chemistry is below Physics and Biology is at the bottom. Which book is at the top?
Options:
A. Economics
B. Maths
C. Physics
D. Chemistry
A. Economics
B. Maths
C. Physics
D. Chemistry
Answer: B. Maths
Explanation: Order from top to bottom: Maths, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
Explanation: Order from top to bottom: Maths, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
6. A man walks 10 km north, turns right and walks 5 km, then turns right and walks 10 km. He is now how far and in which direction from the starting point?
A. 5 km East
B. 5 km West
C. 10 km South
D. 5 km South
B. 5 km West
C. 10 km South
D. 5 km South
Answer: A. 5 km East
Explanation: Forms a U-shape. He ends up 5 km east of the starting point.
Explanation: Forms a U-shape. He ends up 5 km east of the starting point.
7. Pointing to a photograph, Ramesh said, “He is the son of my only brother’s wife’s only daughter’s father.” How is the man in the photograph related to Ramesh?
A. Nephew
B. Son
C. Brother
D. Self
B. Son
C. Brother
D. Self
Answer: C. Brother
Explanation: Tracing back the relationships, the person is Ramesh’s brother.
Explanation: Tracing back the relationships, the person is Ramesh’s brother.
8. In a row of 50 students, Ria is 18th from the left. If Tanvi is 22nd from the right, and there are 6 students between them, what is Tanvi’s position from the left?
A. 27th
B. 29th
C. 31st
D. 26th
B. 29th
C. 31st
D. 26th
Answer: A. 27th
Explanation: 18 (Ria) + 6 + 1 = 25 (Tanvi’s position from the left). So, correct placement is 27th.
Explanation: 18 (Ria) + 6 + 1 = 25 (Tanvi’s position from the left). So, correct placement is 27th.
9. Statement: “Books are our best friends.”
Assumptions:
I. All books are worth reading.
II. Books help us grow.
Assumptions:
I. All books are worth reading.
II. Books help us grow.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer: B. Only II
Explanation: The statement implies books help us but does not confirm all are worth reading.
Explanation: The statement implies books help us but does not confirm all are worth reading.
10. A clock shows 3:15. What is the angle between the hour and minute hands?
A. 7.5°
B. 0°
C. 22.5°
D. 30°
B. 0°
C. 22.5°
D. 30°
Answer: A. 7.5°
Explanation: Hour hand at 97.5°, minute hand at 90°. Difference = 7.5°.
Explanation: Hour hand at 97.5°, minute hand at 90°. Difference = 7.5°.
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