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Important Reasoning Concepts & Their Explanations

It is important to understand these critical concepts or topics for reasoning preparation
especially for banks. Thus, it’s important for the candidates to prepare the below
mentioned topics thoroughly.

• Blood Relations
• Syllogism
• Inequalities
• Ranking
• Seating Arrangement
• Puzzles
• Direction Sense
• Coding Decoding
• Miscellaneous

BLOOD RELATIONS:
Introduction:

Any relation in the world that is either by birth or marriage is a blood relation. For
example, a relation by birth is father, mother, uncle, and son. While relations by
marriage are father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, etc.

Types of questions based on blood relation

The blood relation question has changed various types. Earlier the questions which were
asked were just statement or dialogue-based questions. Blood relation questions now
have become very complex with the rising competition in competitive exams.
A few types of blood relation questions are
1. Dialogue or Conversation Based: In these types of questions a statement is laid by a
person describing a relation. The person may or may not be personally related to the
one stating it.
2. Coding-Decoding: It is one of the recent types of blood relation questions, usually
asked in the mains exam. In these questions, relations are represented by symbols.
3. Based on Puzzles: The blood relations are described in the form of a puzzle. Brief
information about the relation between people is provided and questions are asked on
the basis of that.
Note: Never assume the gender of any person on the basis of the name.
Family tree:

A family tree is a pictorial representation of genealogical data.

Family tree helps in solving the questions related to the blood relation.

The following points help in drawing a family tree.

1. All the female members of the family are represented with a ‘-’ sign with their name.
2. All the male members of the family are represented a ‘+’ sign with their name.
3. The relation between two members of the family is shown by connecting line.
4. The spouse relation is represented by the two ends of a double line.

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5. All the family members of the same generation are represented together. Ex:
brothers, Sisters, cousins, wife, husband, etc.
6. All the family members of the next generation are represented below in the family
tree. Ex: grandparents are represented above the parents, who are represented above
their child and so on.
The representation and the observations from the family tree are as follows,

Observation:

A is husband of B.

D is the daughter of A.

C is the brother of D

G is wife of E.

C is the brother in law of E.

D is sister in law of J.

E is father of H.

D is mother of H.

H is grandson of F.

I is granddaughter of F.

F is paternal grandfather of H

G is paternal grandmother of H.

A is maternal grandfather of H.

B is maternal grandmother of H.

Directions(1-3): Answer the questions based on the information given below.

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There are eight members, A, B, C, D, E, G, M and R in a family. The family consists of
three generations, one married couple, and four females.

M is the maternal grandmother of C, who is a male. R is the father of G, who is married.

G has only one sister. D is the sister of B, who is unmarried. M has three children. A is
the sister-in-law of E, who is the daughter of M. D is unmarried.

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Question 1: How is C related to R?
A) Brother

B) Daughter

C) Son

D) Aunt

E) None of the above

Question 2: If N is married to M then how B is related to N?

A) Son

B) Son-in-law

C) Daughter-in-law

D) Daughter

E) None of the above

Question 3: Who among the following is the father of A?

A) E

B) C

C) G

D) R

E) None of the above

Directions(4-5): Answer the questions based on the information given below.

There are eight members in a family. No single person is the parent in the family. M is
the father of D and is married to E. F is the sister of L. K is the granddaughter of E. C is
married to F’s son. A is the only sibling of K.

Question 4: How is C related to D?

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A) Sister – in – law

B) Mother

C) Daughter – in – law

D) Mother – in – law

E) Can’t be determined

Question 5: If the gender of L and K is same then, which of the following statement is
true?
A) L is the brother of F

B) L is the maternal uncle of A

C) L is the brother – in – law of D

D) L is the aunt of K

E) None is true

Question 6: D is the brother of A, who is the mother of M, who is the sister of B. if B is

the son of Z then how is Z related to D.
A) Son-in-law

B) Son

C) Brother

D) Brother-in-law

E) None of these

Question 7: D is the brother of A, who is the mother of M, who is the sister of B. K is

the father of D and is married to T.If B is the son of Z then how is T related to M?
A) Grandmother

B) Son

C) Mother

D) Mother-in-law

E) Cannot be determined

Directions(8-10): Answer the questions based on the information given below.

Nine persons P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, and X are members of a family consisting of three

generations and three married couples. X is the only sister-in-law of P, who is only

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daughter of W. Only P and Q are children of V. U is son of R. S and T are children of X. V
is the paternal grandfather of T.

Question 8: How many male members are in the family?

A) Four

B) Five

C) Six

D) Seven

E) Cannot be determined

Question 9: Who is the maternal uncle of U?

A) V

B) W

C) P

D) S

E) Q

Question 10: How is R related to son of W?

A) Brother

B) Sister

C) Brother-in-law

D) Sister-in-law

E) None of the above

निर्दे श(1-3): नीचे दी गई जानकारी के आधार पर प्रश्नों के उत्तर दें ।

एक पररवार में आठ सदस्य A, B, C, D, E, G, M और R हैं। पररवार में तीन पीढ़ियाां, एक वववाढहत जोडा और
चार मढहलाएां शाममल हैं।

M C की नानी है और C एक परु
ु ष है । R G का वपता है और G वववाढहत है । G की केवल एक बहन है । D B की
बहन है और B अवववाढहत है । M के तीन बच्चे हैं। A E की भाभी/ननद/साली है और E M की पत्र
ु ी है । D अवववाढहत
है ।

प्रश्ि 1: C R से कैसे सांबांधधत है ?

A) भाई

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B) पुत्री

C) पुत्र

D) चाची

E) उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 2: यढद N M से वववाढहत है , तो B N से कैसे सांबांधधत है ?

A) बेटा

B) दामाद

C) बहू

D) बेटी

E) उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 3: ननम्नमलखित में से कौन A का वपता है ?

A) E

B) C

C) G

D) R

E) उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीां

निर्दे श(4-5): नीचे दी गई जानकारी के आधार पर प्रश्नों के उत्तर दें ।

एक पररवार में आठ सदस्य हैं। पररवार में कोई भी अवववाढहत व्यक्क्त एक अमभभावक नहीां है । M D का वपता है और
E से वववाढहत है । F L की बहन है । K E की पोती/नवासी है । C F के पुत्र से वववाढहत है । A K का इकलौता
भाई/बहन है।

प्रश्ि 4: C D से कैसे सांबांधधत है ?

A) साली/भाभी/ननद

B) माता

C) बहु

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D) सास

E) ननधााररत नहीां ककया जा सकता है

प्रश्ि 5: यढद L और K का मलांग समान है , तो ननम्नमलखित में से कौन-सा कथन सत्य है ?

A) L F का भाई है

B) L A का मामा है

C) L D का साला/जीजा/दे वर है

D) L K की चाची/मामी/बुआ/मौसी है

E) कोई भी सही नहीां है

प्रश्ि 6: D A का भाई है और A M की माता है और M B की बहन है | यढद B Z का पुत्र है तो Z D से कैसे

सम्बांधधत है ?
A) दामाद

B) पुत्र

C) भाई

D) साला/जीजा/दे वर

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 7: D A का भाई है और A M की माता है और M B की बहन है | K D का वपता है और वह T से वववाढहत है |

यढद B Z का पुत्र है तो T M से कैसे सम्बांधधत है ?
A) दादी/नानी

B) पत्र
ु

C) माता

D) सास

E) ननधााररत नहीां ककया जा सकता

निर्दे श(8-10): नीचे दी गई जानकारी के आधार पर प्रश्नों के उत्तर दें ।

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नौ व्यक्क्त P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, और X तीन पीढ़ियों और तीन वववाढहत जोडों वाले पररवार के सदस्य हैं। X
P की इकलौती भाभी/साली/ननद है और P W की इकलौती पुत्री है । V की सांतान केवल P और Q हैं। U R का पुत्र
है । X की सांतान S और T हैं। V T का दादा है ।

प्रश्ि 8: पररवार में ककतने पुरुष सदस्य हैं?

A) चार

B) पाांच

C) छह

D) सात

E) ननधााररत नहीां ककया जा सकता है

प्रश्ि 9: U का मामा कौन है ?

A) V

B) W

C) P

D) S

E) Q

प्रश्ि 10: R W के पत्र

ु से कैसे सम्बांधधत है ?
A) भाई

B) बहन

C) साला/जीजा/दे वर

D) भाभी/साली/ननद

E) उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीां

ANSWER KEYS and SOLUTIONS:

1) - E) 2) - A) 3) - D) 4) - C) 5) - D) 6) - D)
7) - A) 8) - E) 9) - E) 10) - C)
Solution 1: E)

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Starting Point: First consider the direct statements/clues.

Clue:

1. M is the maternal grandmother of C, who is a male.

2. R is the father of G, who is married.

3. G has only one sister.

Inference: From clues 1, 2, 3, and 4 we conclude that G is the son of R, who has either
one or two daughter as the gender of G is unknown.

Clue:

5. D is the sister of B, who is unmarried.

6. D is unmarried. M has three children.

7. A is the sister-in-law of E, who is the daughter of M.

Inference: From clues 5, 6, and 7 we conclude that E is married to G. A is the sister of

G.

C is the grandson of R.

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Hence, option e.

Solution 2: A)

If N is married to M, then

B is the son of M, who is married to N.

Hence, option a.

Solution 3: D)

R is the father of A.

Hence, option d.

Solution 4: C)

Clues: M is the father of D and is married to E.K is the granddaughter of E.

Inference: So, K is either the daughter of D or daughter of sibling of D.

Clues: F is the sister of L.C is married to F’s son. A is the only sibling of K.

Inference: As C is married to F’s son and A is the only sibling of K which means C must
be married to A. And F must be wife of D.

The family tree is as follows:

C is the daughter – in – law of D.

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Hence, option c.

Solution 5: D)

If the gender of L and K is same then L must be a female member of the family.

Hence, option d.

Solution 6: D)

Z is the Brother-in-law of D.

Hence, option d.

Solution 7: A)

T is the grandmother of M.

Hence, option a.

Solution 8: E)

By using all the clues, we draw the following family tree:

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As the gender of S and T are not certain so the answer will be cannot be determined.

Hence, option e.

Solution 9: E)

Q is the maternal uncle of U.

Hence, option e.

Solution 10: C)

R is the brother-in-law of Q, who is son of W.

Hence, option c.

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Syllogism
Introduction

Syllogism is a very important topic of Logical Reasoning. It consists of few statements,

which are followed by conclusions, you need to determine that among the given
conclusions, which are correct/incorrect or follows/doesn’t follow. Syllogism basically
checks the ability of a student to derive a conclusion or inference from the given
statements. The statements and conclusions in syllogism may or may not be logical but
while solving syllogism-based questions, you have to assume it to be 100% true.
Syllogism Types:
In Competitive Examination, Syllogism is a very important topic as this topic can help
you to fetch 2 – 3 marks in both preliminary as well as mains examination. To cover this
topic, first go through the basic concepts of syllogism and then solve the advance
questions of syllogism. To master the topic, you should practice more and more
questions related to different types of syllogism.
Types of Syllogism:
1. Basic Syllogism: In this type of syllogism questions, the statements are 100% true
and the conclusion must be 100% true.
Example:
Statement: All Ball is Oval. Some Oval is Circle.

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Conclusion: Some Ball is Circle.
The above conclusion is definitely false as we cannot derive any relationship between
Ball and Circle from the above statement.
2. Complimentary pairs (Either – Or Case): In this type of syllogism questions, the
statements are 100% true and two conclusions together can be partially true. Here are
three cases when ‘Either-Or’ follows:
a. Some + Some not
b. Some + No
c. All + Some not
Example:
Statement: All Ball is Oval. Some Oval is Circle.
Conclusion:
1. Some Ball is Circle – False (As, there is no relation between Ball and Circle)
2. No Ball is Circle – False (As, there is no relation between Ball and Circle)
But if we consider both the conclusions together then, either conclusion 1 or conclusion
2 is true as this is a complimentary pair. If we consider the first conclusion to be true,
the second conclusion is definitely false and if we consider second conclusion to be true,
then the first conclusion is definitely false. So, both the conclusions together can be
partially true.
3. Only – Only a few: This type of syllogism is conditional based syllogism. This is one
of the most important concepts to be covered in syllogism as the questions based on
‘only – only a few’ is really confusing. If a statement says ‘only a few A is B’, then only a
certain part of A is B and the remaining part is not B and if a statement says ‘Only A is
B’, then All B is A, such that B can be only part of A.
4. Possibility based Syllogism: In this type of syllogism, the conclusion is based on
possibilities e.g., if ‘All A is B’ and ‘No A is C’, then ‘Some C being B is a possibility’ is
definitely true. In such type of syllogism, ‘can be’ or ‘possibility’ keywords are used.
5. Coded Syllogism: This type of syllogism usually comes in Mains examination, in
which a comparison between two elements is usually defined by code i.e., symbol,
number etc. For example: In, A&B, ‘&’ represents ‘some’, so we can interpret ‘Some A is
B’.

6. Reverse Syllogism: This type of syllogism also comes in Mains examination. In this,
few conclusions will be given, and you have to find out which statements given in the
options will let follow all these conclusions.
Syllogism Diagram:
Diagram in Syllogism shows the relationship between two or more elements.
The diagram helps in solving the questions related to syllogism.
Let us understand the diagrams using examples:
Statement: Some Red is Color.
Diagram:

Statement: All Red is Color.

Diagram:

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Statement: No Red is Color.

Diagram:

Statement: Only a few Red is Color.

Diagram:

Here, only a few part of Red is color, so, All Red can never be Color.
Statement: Only Red is Color.
Diagram:

Here, All color is Red and color cannot be related to other element as it is a part of only
Red.
Statement: Some Red is not Color.
Diagram:

Here, some part of Red can never be Color.

Example:
Statements:
Only A are C. Only a few B are A. Only a few G are B. No B are D. All E are D. Some E
are F
Diagram:

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Conclusions:
1. Some A are B – It definitely follows.
2. No E is B – It definitely follows as All E are D and No B is D.
3. Some A is not B – It definitely follows as C can only be part of A and that part of A
cannot be B.
4. All B being G is a possibility – It definitely follows as only a few G is B, some part of G
is not B but all B can be G.

5. All F can be D. It definitely follows.

6. Some F can be C. It definitely doesn’t follow as Only A is C, i.e., all C is A, but C

cannot be related to any other element.

Question 1: In the question below some statements are given followed by two
conclusions I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem
to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide
which of the given conclusion definitely follows from the given statements, disregarding
commonly known facts.
Statements:

No Oxygen are Carbon

30% Oxygen are Nitrogen

All Nitrogen are Sulphur

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Conclusions:

I. At least Some Oxygen are Sulphur

II. Some Nitrogen are not Carbon

A) Only Conclusion I follows

B) Only Conclusion II follows

C) Both Conclusion I and II follow

D) Either Conclusion I or II follows

E) Neither Conclusion I nor II follows

Question 2: In the question below there are three statements followed by two
conclusions I and II. You have to take the three given statements to be true even if they
seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the given
conclusions logically follows from the three statements disregarding commonly known
facts.
Statement:

Some buildings are classes.

Only a few classes are teachers.

All teachers are Men.

Conclusions:

I. Some Men being building is a possibility.

II. All classes can never be teachers.

A) Only conclusion II follows

B) Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow

C) Either conclusion I or conclusion II follows

D) Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

E) Only conclusion I follows

Question 3: In the question below there are three statements followed by two
conclusions I and II. You have to take the three given statements to be true even if they
seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the given
conclusions logically follows from the three statements disregarding commonly known
facts.

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Statements:

Only walls are doors.

Some walls are windows.

All windows are woods.

Conclusions:

I. Some woods are walls.

II. Some windows are doors is a possibility.

A) Only conclusion II follows

B) Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow

C) Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

D) Only conclusion I follows

E) Either conclusion I or conclusion II follows

Question 4: In the question below there are three statements followed by two
conclusions I and II. You have to take the three given statements to be true even if they
seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the given
conclusions logically follows from the three statements disregarding commonly known
facts.
Statement:

Some Boxes are Paints.

All Paints are Colour.

All Colour are Black.

Conclusion:

I. No Colour are boxes.

II. No Boxes are Black.

A) Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow

B) Only conclusion I follow.

C) Either conclusion I or conclusion II follows.

D) Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.

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E) Only conclusion II follows.

Question 5: In the question below there are three statements followed by two
conclusions I and II. You have to take the three given statements to be true even if they
seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the given
conclusions logically follows from the three statements disregarding commonly known
facts.
Statement:

All Mocks are Tests.

No Video is Lecture.

Only a few Lecture is test.

Conclusion:

I. Some Lecture are Mocks.

II. Some Lecture can never be test.

A) Only conclusion I follows

B) Only conclusion II follows

C) Either conclusion I or conclusion II follows

D) Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

E) Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow

Question 6: In the question below some statements are given followed by three
conclusions I, II, and III. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they
seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then
decide which of the given conclusion definitely follows from the given statements,
disregarding commonly known facts.
Statements:

All Pillow are Cushion

Some Sheet are Pillow

No Cushion are Curtain

Conclusions:

I. Some Sheet are Cushion is a possibility

II. Some Pillow are Curtain is a possibility

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III. Some Curtain are Sheet

A) Only Conclusion I and II follow

B) Only Conclusion II and III follow

C) Only Conclusion III and I follow

D) Only Conclusion III follows

E) None of the Conclusions follows

Question 7: In the question below some statements are given followed by three
conclusions I, II, and III. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they
seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then
decide which of the given conclusion definitely follows from the given statements,
disregarding commonly known facts.
Statements:

Only Mobile are Tower

Only a few Mobile are Network

All Caller are Network

Conclusions:

I. At least some Caller are Tower

II. Some Network are Tower is a possibility

III. All Network are Mobile

A) Only Conclusion I and II follow

B) Only Conclusion II and III follow

C) Only Conclusion III and I follow

D) All Conclusions I, II and III follows

E) None of the Conclusions follows

Question 8: In the question below there are three statements followed by two
conclusions I and II. You have to take the three given statements to be true even if they
seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the given
conclusions logically follows from the three statements disregarding commonly known
facts.
Statements:

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Only a few match is best

All crowd is match

Only match is play

Conclusions:

I. All play can be crowd

II. Some best can be both crowd and play

A) Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow

B) Only conclusion II follows

C) Only conclusion I follows

D) Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

E) None of these

Question 9: In the question below some statements are given followed by three
conclusions I, II and III. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they
seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then
decide which of the given conclusion definitely follows from the given statements,
disregarding commonly known facts.
Statements:

Every Colaba are Bandra

All Bandra are Thane

No Thane is Pune

Conclusions:

I. No Bandra are Pune

II. Some Pune are Colaba is a possibility.

III. Some Thane are Colaba is a possibility

A) Only conclusion I follows

B) Only conclusion II follows

C) Only conclusion III follows

D) Only conclusion I and II follow

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E) Only conclusion II and I follow

Question 10: In the question below some statements are given followed by three
conclusions I, II and III. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they
seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then
decide which of the given conclusion definitely follows from the given statements,
disregarding commonly known facts.
Statements:

Only a few Broom are Wiper

Some Broom are not Mat

Only a few Mat are Table

Conclusions:

I. All Table are Mat

II. Some Wiper are Mat

III. Some Mat are Broom

A) Only conclusion I follows

B) Only conclusion II follows

C) Only conclusion I and II follow

D) None of the conclusions follow

E) Only conclusion III follows

प्रश्ि 1: प्रश्न में कुछ कथनों के बाद दो ननष्कषा I और II ढदए गए हैं। आपको ढदए गए कथनों को सत्य मानना है ,
भले ही वे ज्ञात तथ्यों से मभन्न ढदिाई दे ते हों। सभी ननष्कषों को प़िें और किर तय करें कक ढदए गए ननष्कषों में से
कौन-सा ननष्कषा ननक्श्चत रूप से ढदए गए ज्ञात तथ्यों की अवहे लना करते हुए कथनों का अनुसरण करता है ।
कथि:

कोई Oxygen Carbon नहीां है ।

30% Oxygen Nitrogen है ।

सभी Nitrogen Sulphur है ।

निष्कर्ष:

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I. कम से कम कुछ Oxygen Sulphur है ।

II. कुछ Nitrogen Carbon नहीां है ।

A) केवल ननष्कषा I अनुसरण करता है

B) केवल ननष्कषा II अनुसरण करता है

C) ननष्कषा I और II दोनों अनस

ु रण करते हैं

D) या तो ननष्कषा I या II अनुसरण करता है

E) न तो ननष्कषा I और न ही II अनुसरण करता है

प्रश्ि 2: नीचे ढदए गए प्रश्न में तीन कथन और उसके बाद दो ननष्कषा I और II ढदए गए हैं। आपको ढदए गए तीन
कथनों को सत्य मानना है, भले ही वे सामान्य रूप से ज्ञात तथ्यों से मभन्न प्रतीत होते हों और किर तय करें कक ढदए
गए ननष्कषों में से कौन सा ननष्कषा सामान्य रूप से ज्ञात तथ्यों की अवहे लना करते हुए तीन कथनों का ताककाक रूप
से अनुसरण करता है ।
कथि:

कुछ buildings classes हैं।

केवल कुछ classes teachers है ।

सभी teachers Men है ।

निष्कर्ष:

I. कुछ Men के building होने की प्रानयकता है ।

II. सभी classes teachers नहीां हो सकते हैं।

A) केवल ननष्कषा II अनुसरण करता है

B) ननष्कषा I और ननष्कषा II दोनों अनस

ु रण करते हैं

C) या तो ननष्कषा I या ननष्कषा II अनुसरण करता है

D) न तो ननष्कषा I और न ही ननष्कषा II अनुसरण करता है

E) केवल ननष्कषा I अनुसरण करता है

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प्रश्ि 3: नीचे ढदए गए प्रश्न में तीन कथन और उसके बाद दो ननष्कषा I और II ढदए गए हैं। आपको ढदए गए तीन
कथनों को सत्य मानना है, भले ही वे सामान्य रूप से ज्ञात तथ्यों से मभन्न प्रतीत होते हों और किर तय करें कक ढदए
गए ननष्कषों में से कौन सा ननष्कषा सामान्य रूप से ज्ञात तथ्यों की अवहे लना करते हुए तीन कथनों का ताककाक रूप
से अनस
ु रण करता है ।
कथि:

केवल walls doors है ।

कुछ walls windows है ।

सभी windows woods है ।

निष्कर्ष:

I. कुछ woods walls है ।

II. कुछ windows के doors होने की सांभावना है ।

A) केवल ननष्कषा II अनुसरण करता है

B) ननष्कषा I और ननष्कषा II दोनों अनुसरण करते हैं

C) न तो ननष्कषा I और न ही ननष्कषा II अनुसरण करता है

D) केवल ननष्कषा I अनुसरण करता है

E) या तो ननष्कषा I या ननष्कषा II अनस

ु रण करता है

प्रश्ि 4: नीचे ढदए गए प्रश्न में तीन कथन और उसके बाद दो ननष्कषा I और II ढदए गए हैं। आपको ढदए गए तीन
कथनों को सत्य मानना है, भले ही वे सामान्य रूप से ज्ञात तथ्यों से मभन्न प्रतीत होते हों और किर तय करें कक ढदए
गए ननष्कषों में से कौन सा ननष्कषा सामान्य रूप से ज्ञात तथ्यों की अवहे लना करते हुए तीन कथनों का ताककाक रूप
से अनुसरण करता है ।
कथि:

कुछ Boxes Paints है ।

सभी Paints Colour है ।

सभी Colour Black है ।

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निष्कर्ष:

I. कोई Colour boxes नहीां है ।

II. कोई Boxes Black नहीां है ।

A) ननष्कषा I और ननष्कषा II दोनों अनुसरण करते हैं

B) केवल ननष्कषा I अनुसरण करता है ।

C) या तो ननष्कषा I या ननष्कषा II अनुसरण करता है ।

D) न तो ननष्कषा I और न ही ननष्कषा II अनस

ु रण करता है ।

E) केवल ननष्कषा II अनुसरण करता है ।

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प्रश्ि 5: नीचे प्रश्न में तीन कथन और उसके बाद दो ननष्कषा I और II ढदए गए हैं। आपको ढदए गए तीन कथनों को
सत्य मानना है , भले ही वे सामान्य रूप से ज्ञात तथ्यों से मभन्न प्रतीत होते हों और किर तय करें कक ढदए गए
ननष्कषों में से कौन-सा ननष्कषा सामान्य रूप से ज्ञात तथ्यों की अवहे लना करते हुए तीन कथनों का ताककाक रूप से
अनुसरण करता है ।
कथि:

सभी Mocks Tests है ैै।

कोई Video Lecture नहीां है ।

केवल कुछ Lecture test है ।

निष्कर्ष:

I. कुछ Lecture Mocks है ।

II. कुछ Lecture कभी भी test नहीां हो सकते हैं।

A) केवल ननष्कषा I अनुसरण करता है

B) केवल ननष्कषा II अनुसरण करता है

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C) या तो ननष्कषा I या ननष्कषा II अनुसरण करता है

D) न तो ननष्कषा I और न ही ननष्कषा II अनुसरण करता है

E) ननष्कषा I और ननष्कषा II दोनों अनस

ु रण करते हैं

प्रश्ि 6: प्रश्न में कुछ कथनों के बाद तीन ननष्कषा I, II और III ढदए गए हैं। आपको ढदए गए कथनों को सत्य
मानना है , भले ही वे ज्ञात तथ्यों से अलग ढदिाई दे ते हों। सभी ननष्कषों को प़िें और किर तय करें कक ढदए गए
ननष्कषों में से कौन-सा ननष्कषा ज्ञात तथ्यों की अवहे लना करते हुए ननक्श्चत रूप से ढदए गए कथनों का अनुसरण
करता है ।
कथि:

सभी pillow cushion हैं।

कुछ sheet pillow हैं।

कोई cushion curtain नहीां हैं।

निष्कर्ष:

I. कुछ sheet के cushion होने की सांभावना है ।

II. कुछ pillow के curtain होने की सांभावना है ।

III. कुछ curtain sheet हैं।

A) केवल ननष्कषा I और II अनस

ु रण करते हैं

B) केवल ननष्कषा II और III अनुसरण करते हैं

C) केवल ननष्कषा III और I अनस

ु रण करते हैं

D) केवल ननष्कषा III अनुसरण करता है

E) कोई भी ननष्कषा अनस

ु रण नहीां करता है

प्रश्ि 7: प्रश्न में कुछ कथनों के बाद तीन ननष्कषा I, II और III ढदए गए हैं। आपको ढदए गए कथनों को सत्य
मानना है , भले ही वे ज्ञात तथ्यों से अलग ढदिाई दे ते हों। सभी ननष्कषों को प़िें और किर तय करें कक ढदए गए
ननष्कषों में से कौन-सा ननष्कषा ज्ञात तथ्यों की अवहे लना करते हुए ननक्श्चत रूप से ढदए गए कथनों का अनुसरण
करता है ।

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कथि:

केवल Mobile Tower हैं।

केवल कुछ Mobile Network हैं।

सभी Caller Network हैं।

निष्कर्ष:

I. कम से कम कुछ Caller Tower हैं।

II. कुछ Network के Tower होने की सांभावना है ।

III. सभी Network MObile हैं।

A) केवल ननष्कषा I और II अनुसरण करते हैं

B) केवल ननष्कषा II और III अनुसरण करते हैं

C) केवल ननष्कषा III और I अनुसरण करते हैं

D) सभी ननष्कषा I, II और III अनुसरण करते हैं

E) कोई भी ननष्कषा अनुसरण नहीां करता है

प्रश्ि 8: प्रश्न में तीन कथन और उसके बाद दो ननष्कषा I और II ढदए गए हैं। आपको ढदए गए तीन कथनों को सत्य
मानना है , भले ही वे सामान्य रूप से ज्ञात तथ्यों से मभन्न ढदिाई दे ते हो और किर तय करें कक ढदए गए ननष्कषों में
से कौन-सा ननष्कषा सामान्य रूप से ज्ञात तथ्यों की अवहे लना करते हुए तीन कथनों का ताककाक रूप से अनस
ु रण
करता है ।
कथि:

केवल कुछ match best हैं।

सभी crowd match है ।

केवल match play है ।

निष्कर्ष:

I. सभी play crowd हो सकते हैं।

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II. कुछ best crowd और play दोनों हो सकते हैं।

A) ननष्कषा I और ननष्कषा II दोनों अनुसरण करते हैं

B) केवल ननष्कषा II अनुसरण करता है

C) केवल ननष्कषा I अनुसरण करता है

D) न तो ननष्कषा I और न ही ननष्कषा II अनस

ु रण करता है

E) इनमें से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 9: प्रश्न में कुछ कथनों के बाद तीन ननष्कषा I, II और III ढदए गए हैं। आपको ढदए गए कथनों को सत्य
मानना है , भले ही वे ज्ञात तथ्यों से मभन्न प्रतीत होते हों। सभी ननष्कषों को प़िें और किर तय करें कक ढदए गए
ननष्कषों में से कौन- सा ननष्कषा ननक्श्चत रूप से ज्ञात तथ्यों की अवहे लना करते हुए ढदए गए कथनों का अनुसरण
करता है ।
कथि:

प्रत्येक Colaba Bandra हैं

सभी Bandra Thane हैं।

कोई Thane Pune नहीां है ।

निष्कर्ष:

I. कोई Bandra Pune नहीां है ।

II. कुछ Pune के Colaba होने की सांभावना है ।

III. कुछ Thane के Colaba होने की सांभावना है ।

A) केवल ननष्कषा I अनुसरण करता है

B) केवल ननष्कषा II अनुसरण करता है

C) केवल ननष्कषा III अनुसरण करता है

D) केवल ननष्कषा I और II अनुसरण करते हैं

E) केवल ननष्कषा II और I अनुसरण करते हैं

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प्रश्ि 10: प्रश्न में कुछ कथनों के बाद तीन ननष्कषा I, II और III ढदए गए हैं। आपको ढदए गए कथनों को सत्य
मानना है , भले ही वे ज्ञात तथ्यों से मभन्न ढदिाई दे ते हों। सभी ननष्कषों को प़िें और किर तय करें कक ढदए गए
ननष्कषों में से कौन-सा ननष्कषा ज्ञात तथ्यों की अवहे लना करते हुए ननक्श्चत रूप से ढदए गए कथनों का अनस
ु रण
करता है ।
कथि:

केवल कुछ Broom Wiper है ।

कुछ Broom Mat नहीां है ।

केवल कुछ Mat Table है ।

निष्कर्ष:

I. सभी Table Mat हैं।

II. कुछ Wiper Mat हैं।

III. कुछ Mat Broom हैं।

A) केवल ननष्कषा I अनुसरण करता है

B) केवल ननष्कषा II अनुसरण करता है

C) केवल ननष्कषा I और II अनुसरण करते हैं

D) कोई भी ननष्कषा अनस

ु रण नहीां करता है

E) केवल ननष्कषा III अनुसरण करता है

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ANSWER KEYS and SOLUTIONS:

1) - C) 2) - B) 3) - D) 4) - D) 5) - B) 6) - E)
7) - E) 8) - D) 9) - A) 10) - D)
Solution 1: C)

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We draw the following figure:

From the figure, we get, both Conclusion I and II follows.

Hence, option c.

Solution 2: B)

Following Venn diagrams can be formed:

Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow.

Hence, option b.

Solution 3: D)

Following Venn diagram can be drawn:

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Only Walls are Doors means Doors can be part of only Walls, so, conclusion II doesn’t
follow.

Only conclusion I follows.

Hence, option d.

Solution 4: D)

Following Venn diagram can be drawn:

Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

Hence, option d.

Solution 5: B)

Following Venn diagrams can be formed:

“Some Lectures are Mocks” doesn’t follow. (As there is no definite relation given
between mocks and lecture)

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“Some Lectures can never be test” follows (Only the shaded part of lectures will always
be the part of tests as only a few lecture is test is given)

Only conclusion II follows

Hence, option b.

Solution 6: E)

We draw the following figure:

From the figure we get, none of the Conclusions follows.

Hence, option e.

Solution 7: E)

We draw the following figure:

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From the figure we get, none of the Conclusions follows.

Hence, option e.

Solution 8: D)

Following figure can be formed from the statements:

Since, only match is play is given which means all play is only part of match, so, both
the conclusions do not follow.

Hence, option d.

Solution 9: A)

We draw the following figure:

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From the figure, only conclusion I follows.

Hence, option a.

Solution 10: D)

We draw the following figure:

From the figure, none of the conclusions follow.

Hence, option d.

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Inequalities

Introduction

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All major Banking and Government exams conducted in our country have questions
based on reasoning inequality. At least 3-4 questions of 1 mark each, are asked and it is
an easy to score topic from the reasoning ability section.

Basic concepts of reasoning Inequality:

In reasoning inequality, a group of elements are given, with a certain coded relationship
denoted by <, >, = ≤ or ≥. Such type of questions falls under the category of reasoning
Inequality.
The symbol used and their meaning are explained below.

1. P > Q means P is greater than Q.

2. P < Q means P is less than Q.
3. P = Q means P is equal to Q.
4. P ≥ Q means P is greater than or equal to Q.
5. P ≤ Q means P is less than or equal to Q.

In order to solve questions, understanding the order or the rank of these symbols is very
important.
1. If A > B ≥ C is given, then A > C is true and not A ≥ C as, here the greater than
sign is of higher order.
2. If A ≥ B is given, then either A > B or A = B is true.
3. If A < B < C is given, then A < C is true.
4. If A < B > C is given, then the relation between A and C cannot be determined.
Types of Questions asked in Inequality
To solve the questions based on inequality, the relation between the given elements is
to be determined.
The three patterns in which the Inequality questions in reasoning are asked is as
follows:
1. Basic/Normal inequality: In these types of questions, the elements are given and
the relationship between them is marked with the help of the signs (<, >, =, ≥ and ≤).
These types of questions are frequently asked in the preliminary exam of all major
government exams.
For example: P < Q ≤ R ≥ S
2. Coded Inequality: This is a new format of inequality questions. Here instead of
direct symbols, each sign is coded using a symbol, a number or an alphabet.
For example, ‘A#B where ‘#’ means A is greater than or equal to B’. Here, the ‘≥’ sign
has been denoted with the ‘#’ sign.
This pattern is being followed in particularly the mains exam of all major government
exams to make the questions complex and confusing. The coded inequality questions
take a bit more time than the direct inequality questions, as the codes are first to be
replaced with the respective symbols. Thus, the code based inequality questions require
continuous practice to improve speed.
3. Missing symbol inequality: In these types of a question a statement is given with
symbols missing. A relation, which needs to be satisfied, is given in the question and set
of symbols which are to be placed in the blanks is given in option.
These questions can both be basic or coded.
For example:
Statements: A > B _ C _ D ≥ E
Which symbol are to be placed in the blanks so that A > C and C ≥ E?

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(a) >, =
(b) <, =
(c) <, >
(d) <, =
(e) None of the above
Ans: a
Solution:
Here, when the symbols in option (a) are placed then, A > B > C = D ≥ E
Hence, option a.

Concept of complementary pairs:

‘Either’ and ‘or’ – This takes place only in complementary pairs. If the relationship
between two elements with common elements is not established, then the element
cannot be combined.
The example below can help illustrate the concept properly.
Example I:
Statement: X > Y > B, A > Z > X
On combining the given statements, we have, A > Z > X > Y > B
So, we can conclude that A > B.
Example II:
Statement: X > Y > B, L < X
On combining the given statements, we have L < X > Y > B.
Here the relation between L and Y cannot be determined. So, if in conclusion it is given
that ‘L > Y’ and ‘L ≤ Y’, then they form complementary pair. Thus, either ‘L > Y’ or ‘L ≤
Y’.
Question 1: In the following question the relationship between different elements are
given in the statements followed by three conclusions I, II, and III. Read the statements
carefully and mark your answer accordingly.
Statements: Q ≤ S, S ≥ P, P > M, M ≤ L, L = O, O < R

Conclusions:

I. M < R

II. S ≥ L

III. L > Q

A) Only Conclusion I and II are true

B) Only Conclusion III is true

C) Only Conclusion II is true

D) Only Conclusion I is true

E) Only Conclusion IIand II are true

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Question 2: In the following question the relationship between different elements are
given in the statements followed by three conclusions I, II, and III. Read the statements
carefully and mark your answer accordingly.
Statements: M ≥ N, N > V, V > Z, Y = Z, Z ≤ L, L < O

Conclusions:

I. M > Z

II. Y < O

III. V > L

A) Only Conclusion I and III are true

B) Only Conclusion II is true

C) Only Conclusion I and II are true

D) Only Conclusion II and III are true

E) Only Conclusion I is true

Question 3: In the following question the relationship between different elements are
given in the statements followed by three conclusions I, II, and III. Read the statements
carefully and mark your answer accordingly.
Statements: T ≤ K, K > P, P ≥ M, M < N, N ≥ S, S > R

Conclusions:

I. P > R

II. K > R

III. R < N

IV. M < T

A) Only Conclusion I and II are true

B) Only Conclusion III is true

C) Only Conclusion II is true

D) Only Conclusion IV is true

E) Only Conclusion I and III are true

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Question 4: In the following question the relationship between different elements are
given in the statements followed by four conclusions I, II, III, and IV. Read the
statements carefully and mark your answer accordingly.
Statements: Q > R, R = V, V ≥ Y, Y = K, K ≤ L, L < O

Conclusions:

I. Q > Y

II. R < K

III. R = Y

IV. Y ≤ O

A) Only Conclusion I is true

B) Only Conclusion III is true

C) Only Conclusion II and III is true

D) Only Conclusion II is true

E) Only Conclusion IV is true

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Question 5: In the question assuming the given statements to be true, find which of
the conclusion(s) among given three conclusions is/are definitely follows and then give
your answer accordingly.
Statements: R ≥ E ≥ D, D < A ≤ B = C, Q = P > R

Conclusions:

I. Q > D

II. D < C

III. R ≥ B

A) Only conclusion I is true

B) Only conclusion II is true

C) Only conclusion I and III is true

D) Only conclusion I and II is true

E) Only Conclusion III is true

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Question 6: In the question assuming the given statements to be true, find which of
the conclusion(s) among given three conclusions is/are definitely follows and then give
your answer accordingly.
Statements: V > Z < T, J < K < L, L = P > Q ≥ U = V

Conclusions:

I. L > Z

II. Q < J

III. Q > T

A) Only conclusion III is true

B) Only conclusion II is true

C) Only Conclusion I and III is true

D) Only conclusion I and II is true

E) Only Conclusion I is true

Question 7: In the question, assuming the given statements to be true, find which of
the conclusion (s) among given two conclusions is /are definitely true and then give your
answer accordingly.
Statements: Q > R ≥ S = T, T ≥ U = V > W < X

Conclusions:

I. X < S

II. R > V

A) Only Conclusion I is true

B) Only Conclusion II is true

C) Both Conclusions I and II are true

D) Either Conclusion I or II is true

E) Neither Conclusion I nor II is true

Question 8: In the question, assuming the given statements to be true, find which of
the conclusion (s) among given two conclusions is /are definitely true and then give your
answer accordingly.
Statements: A > C = D, D ≥ E = F, F > L = K

Conclusions:

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I. L < A

II. C > K

A) Only Conclusion I is true

B) Only Conclusion II is true

C) Both Conclusions I and II are true

D) Either Conclusion I or II is true

E) Neither Conclusion I nor II is true

Question 9: In the question, assuming the given statements to be true, find which of
the conclusion (s) among given two conclusions is /are definitely true and then give your
answer accordingly.
Statements: N ≥ P > D ≥ G < J ≤ B

Conclusions:

I. G < N

II. D < B

A) Only conclusion I is true

B) Only conclusion II is true

C) Either conclusion I or conclusion II is true

D) Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II is true

E) Both conclusions I and conclusion II are true

Question 10: In the question, assuming the given statements to be true, find which of
the conclusion (s) among given two conclusions is /are definitely true and then give your
answer accordingly.
Statements: A ≤ L = T < R ≤ H ≥ K

Conclusions:

I. H > A

II. R ≥ L

A) Only conclusion II is true

B) Only conclusion I is true

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C) Either conclusion I or conclusion II is true

D) Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II is true

E) Both conclusions I and conclusion II are true

प्रश्ि 1: ननम्नमलखित प्रश्न में कुछ तत्वों के बीच के सम्बन्ध को कथन में दशााया गया है क्जसके बाद तीन ननष्कषा
I, II और III हैं| कथन को ध्यान से प़िें और उसी अनुसार उत्तर दें |
कथि: Q ≤ S, S ≥ P, P > M, M ≤ L, L = O, O < R

निष्कर्ष:

I. M < R

II. S ≥ L

III. L > Q

A) केवल ननष्कषा I और II सत्य है

B) केवल ननष्कषा III सत्य है

C) केवल ननष्कषा II सत्य है

D) केवल ननष्कषा I सत्य है

E) केवल ननष्कषा II और III सत्य है

प्रश्ि 2: ननम्नमलखित प्रश्न में कुछ तत्वों के बीच के सम्बन्ध को कथन में दशााया गया है क्जसके बाद तीन ननष्कषा
I, II और III हैं| कथन को ध्यान से प़िें और उसी अनुसार उत्तर दें |
कथि: M ≥ N, N > V, V > Z, Y = Z, Z ≤ L, L < O

निष्कर्ष:

I. M > Z

II. Y < O

III. V > L

A) केवल ननष्कषा I और III सत्य है

B) केवल ननष्कषा II सत्य है

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C) केवल ननष्कषा I और II सत्य है

D) केवल ननष्कषा II और III सत्य है

E) केवल ननष्कषा I सत्य है

प्रश्ि 3: ननम्नमलखित प्रश्न में ववमभन्न तत्वों के बीच के सम्बन्ध को कुछ कथन में ढदया गया है क्जसके बाद चार
ननष्कषा I, II, III, और IV ढदए गए हैं| कथन को ध्यान से प़िें और उसी अनुसार अपना उत्तर दें |
कथि: T ≤ K, K > P, P ≥ M, M < N, N ≥ S, S > R

निष्कर्ष:

I. P > R

II. K > R

III. R < N

IV. M < T

A) केवल ननष्कषा I और II सत्य है

B) केवल ननष्कषा III सत्य है

C) केवल ननष्कषा II सत्य है

D) केवल ननष्कषा IV सत्य है

E) केवल ननष्कषा I और III सत्य है

प्रश्ि 4: ननम्नमलखित प्रश्न में ववमभन्न तत्वों के बीच के सम्बन्ध को कुछ कथन में ढदया गया है क्जसके बाद चार
ननष्कषा I, II, III, और IV ढदए गए हैं| कथन को ध्यान से प़िें और उसी अनस
ु ार अपना उत्तर दें |
कथि: Q > R, R = V, V ≥ Y, Y = K, K ≤ L, L < O

निष्कर्ष:

I. Q > Y

II. R < K

III. R = Y

IV. Y ≤ O

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A) केवल ननष्कषा I सत्य है

B) केवल ननष्कषा III सत्य है

C) केवल ननष्कषा II और III सत्य है

D) केवल ननष्कषा II सत्य है

E) केवल ननष्कषा IV सत्य है

प्रश्ि 5: प्रश्न में ढदए गए कथनों को सत्य मानते हुए, ज्ञात करें कक ढदए गए तीन ननष्कषों में से कौन-सा ननष्कषा
ननक्श्चत रूप से अनुसरण करता है और किर उसी के अनुसार अपना उत्तर दें ।
कथि: R ≥ E ≥ D, D < A ≤ B = C, Q = P > R

निष्कर्ष:

I. Q > D

II. D < C

III. R ≥ B

A) केवल ननष्कषा I सत्य है

B) केवल ननष्कषा II सत्य है

C) केवल ननष्कषा I और III सत्य है

D) केवल ननष्कषा I और II सत्य है

E) केवल ननष्कषा III सत्य है

प्रश्ि 6: प्रश्न में ढदए गए कथनों को सत्य मानते हुए, ज्ञात करें कक ढदए गए तीन ननष्कषों में से कौन-सा ननष्कषा
ननक्श्चत रूप से अनुसरण करता है और किर उसी के अनुसार अपना उत्तर दें ।
कथि: V > Z < T, J < K < L, L = P > Q ≥ U = V

निष्कर्ष:

I. L > Z

II. Q < J

III. Q > T

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A) केवल ननष्कषा III सत्य है

B) केवल ननष्कषा II सत्य है

C) केवल ननष्कषा I और III सत्य है

D) केवल ननष्कषा I और II सत्य है

E) केवल ननष्कषा I सत्य है

प्रश्ि 7: ननम्नमलखित प्रश्न में , ढदए गए कथनों को सत्य मानकर, यह तय करें कक ढदए गए दो ननष्कषों में से कौन
सा ननष्कषा ननक्श्चत रूप से सत्य है और उसी अनुसार अपना उत्तर दें |
कथि: Q > R ≥ S = T, T ≥ U = V > W < X

निष्कर्ष:

I. X < S

II. R > V

A) केवल ननष्कषा I सत्य है

B) केवल ननष्कषा II सत्य है

C) दोनों ननष्कषा I और II सत्य है

D) या ननष्कषा I या II सत्य है

E) ना ही ननष्कषा I ना ही II सत्य है

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प्रश्ि 8: ननम्नमलखित प्रश्न में , ढदए गए कथनों को सत्य मानकर, यह तय करें कक ढदए गए दो ननष्कषों में से कौन
सा ननष्कषा ननक्श्चत रूप से सत्य है और उसी अनुसार अपना उत्तर दें |
कथि: A > C = D, D ≥ E = F, F > L = K

निष्कर्ष:

I. L < A

II. C > K

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A) केवल ननष्कषा I सत्य है

B) केवल ननष्कषा II सत्य है

C) दोनों ननष्कषा I और II सत्य है

D) या ननष्कषा I या II सत्य है

E) ना ही ननष्कषा I ना ही II सत्य है

प्रश्ि 9: प्रश्न में ढदए गए कथनों को सत्य मानते हुए ज्ञात कीक्जए कक ढदए गए दो ननष्कषों में से कौन सा/से
ननष्कषा ननक्श्चत रूप से सत्य है /हैं और किर उसी के अनुसार अपना उत्तर दें ।
कथि: N ≥ P > D ≥ G < J ≤ B

निष्कर्ष:

I. G < N

II. D < B

A) केवल ननष्कषा I सत्य है

B) केवल ननष्कषा II सत्य है

C) या ननष्कषा I या ननष्कषा II सत्य है

D) ना ही ननष्कषा I ना ही ननष्कषा II सत्य है

E) दोनों ननष्कषा I और ननष्कषा II सत्य है

प्रश्ि 10: प्रश्न में ढदए गए कथनों को सत्य मानते हुए ज्ञात कीक्जए कक ढदए गए दो ननष्कषों में से कौन सा/से
ननष्कषा ननक्श्चत रूप से सत्य है /हैं और किर उसी के अनुसार अपना उत्तर दें ।
कथि: A ≤ L = T < R ≤ H ≥ K

निष्कर्ष:

I. H > A

II. R ≥ L

A) केवल ननष्कषा II सत्य है

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B) केवल ननष्कषा I सत्य है

C) या तो ननष्कषा I या ननष्कषा II सत्य है

D) ना ही ननष्कषा I ना ही ननष्कषा II सत्य है

E) दोनों ननष्कषा I और ननष्कषा II सत्य है

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ANSWER KEYS and SOLUTIONS:

1) - D) 2) - C) 3) - B) 4) - A) 5) - D) 6) - E)
7) - E) 8) - C) 9) - A) 10) - B)
Solution 1: D)

Given statements: Q ≤ S, S ≥ P, P > M, M ≤ L, L = O, O < R

On combining the given statements, we get:

Q≤S≥P>M≤L=O<R

Conclusions:

I. M < R: True (As M ≤ L = O < R, so M < R).

II. S ≥ L: False (As S ≥ P > M ≤ L, so the relationship between S and L can’t be

determined).

III. L > Q: False (As Q ≤ S ≥ P > M ≤ L, so the relationship between Q and L can’t be
determined).

Only Conclusion I is true

Hence, option d.

Solution 2: C)

Given statements:M ≥ N, N > V, V > Z, Y = Z, Z ≤ L, L < O

On combining the given statements, we get:

M≥N>V>Y=Z≤L<O

Conclusions:

I. M > Z: True (As M ≥ N > V > Y = Z, so M > Z).

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II. Y < O: True (As Y = Z ≤ L < O, so O<Y).

III. V > L: False (As V > Y = Z ≤ L, so the relationship between V and L can’t be
determined).

Only Conclusion I and II are true.

Hence, option c.

Solution 3: B)

Given statements: T ≤ K, K > P, P ≥ M, M < N, N ≥ S, S > R

On combining the given statements, we get:

T≤K>P≥M<N≥S>R

Conclusions:

I. P > R: False (As P ≥ M < N ≥ S > R, so the relationship between P and R can’t be
determined).

II. K > R: False (As K > P ≥ M < N ≥ S > R, so the relationship between K and R can’t
be determined).

III. R < N: True (As N ≥ S > R, so R < N).

IV. M < T: False (As T ≤ K > P ≥ M, so the relationship between T and M can’t be
determined).

Only Conclusion III is true.

Hence, option b.

Solution 4: A)

Given statements: Q > R, R = V, V ≥ Y, Y = K, K ≤ L, L < O

On combining the given statements, we get:

Q>R=V≥Y=K≤L<O

Conclusions:

I. Q > Y: True (As Q > R = V ≥ Y, so Q > Y).

II. R < K: False (As R = V ≥ Y = K, so R ≥ K).

III. R = Y: False (As R = V ≥ Y, so, R ≥ Y).

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IV. Y ≤ O: False (As Y = K ≤ L < O, so, Y < O).

Only Conclusion I is true.

Hence, option a.

Solution 5: D)

Given statements:

R ≥ E ≥ D, D < A ≤ B = C, Q = P > R

On combining the given statement, we get:

Q=P>R≥E≥D<A≤B=C

I. Q > D: True (As Q = P > R ≥ E ≥ D, so Q > D).

II. D < C: True (As D < A ≤ B = C, so D < C).

III. R ≥ B: False (As R ≥ E ≥ D < A ≤ B, so the relationship between R and B can’t be

determined).

Only Conclusion I and II is true.

Hence, option d.

Solution 6: E)

Given statements:

V > Z < T, J < K < L, L = P > Q ≥ U = V

On combining the given statement, we get:

J<K<L=P>Q≥U=V>Z<T

I. L > Z: True (As L = P > Q ≥ U = V > Z, so L > Z).

II. Q < J: False (As J < K < L = P > Q, so the relationship between Q and J can’t be
determined).

III. Q > T: False (As Q ≥ U = V > Z < T, so the relationship between Q and T can’t be
determined).

Only Conclusion I is true.

Hence, option e.

Solution 7: E)

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Given statements: Q > R ≥ S = T, T ≥ U = V > W < X

On combining the given statements, we get:

Q>R≥S=T≥U=V>W<X

Conclusions:

I. X < S: False (As S =T ≥ U = V > W < X, so, relationship between X and S cannot be
determined).

II. R > V: False (As R ≥ S = T ≥ U = V, so, R ≥ V).

Neither Conclusion I nor II is true.

Hence, option e.

Solution 8: C)

Given statements: A > C = D, D ≥ E = F, F > L = K

On combining the given statements, we get:

A>C=D≥E=F>L=K

Conclusions:

I. L < A: True (As A > C = D ≥ E = F > L, so L < A).

II. C > K: True (As C = D ≥ E = F > L = K, so C > K).

Both Conclusions I and II are true.

Hence, option c.

Solution 9: A)

Statement:

N≥P>D≥G<J≤B

Conclusions:

I. G < N: True (As N ≥ P > D ≥ G, so, G < N)

II. D < B: False (As D ≥ G < J ≤ B, so, the relation between D and B can’t be
determined)

So, only conclusion I is true.

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Hence, option a.

Solution 10: B)

Statement:

A≤L=T<R≤H≥K

Conclusion:

I. H > A: True (As A ≤ L = T <R ≤ H, so, H > A)

II. R ≥ L: False (As L = T < R, so, R > L)

Only conclusion I is true.

Hence, option b.

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RANKING
Introduction:
The ‘Ranking’ topic is one of the scoring topics in Logical Reasoning. It is based on
arranging the position of people/objects in an order (ascending or descending) based on
certain parameters such as height, weight, rank, etc. or you have to find out the position
of people/objects from left to right/right to left or top to bottom.

Ranking and Order types:

In a competitive exam, different types of questions based on ranking and order are
asked and the difficulty level varies from preliminary examination to mains examination.
Mostly, in preliminary examination, the questions/arrangements are usually simple and
direct, rather basic. While, in mains examination, the questions/arrangements are
coded, indirect and puzzle based.
Few types of ranking and order are as follows:
1) Position Based – In this type of arrangement, you need to find the position of a
person/object from left to right or vice versa.
1.a) Number of people/objects is known – In this type of arrangement, the number
of persons will be known to you and you just need to find the position of a person/object
from either left or right end.
1.b) Number of people/objects is unknown - In this type of arrangement, the
number of persons will be unknown, so first you need to find the number of
persons/objects and then you need to find the position of a person/object from either
left or right end.
2) Rank Based – In this type of arrangement, you need to find the rank of a
person/object from top to bottom or vice versa.
2.a) Number of people/objects is known – In this type of arrangement, the number
of persons will be known to you and you just need to find the position of a person/object
from either top or bottom.

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2.b) Number of people/objects is unknown - In this type of arrangement, the
number of persons will be unknown, so first you need to find the number of
persons/objects and then you need to find the position of a person/object from either
top or bottom.
3) Parameters Based - In this type of arrangement, you need to find the position of a
person/object based on their height, weight, rank, etc.
4) Code Based Ranking – You will see Code Based Ranking questions mainly in mains
examination; here, a comparison between two people or objects are usually defined by
code i.e., symbol, number etc. For example: In, A&B, ‘&’ represents ‘taller than’, so, you
can interpret ‘A is taller than B’.
Examples:
1) Rina ranked 12th from the bottom and Tina ranked 21st from the top in an exam. If 9
students ranked between Rina and Tina and Tina’s rank is better than Rina’s rank. Then,
how many students are there in the class?
Solution:
Rank of Rina from the bottom: 12th
Rank of Tina from the top: 21st
If 9 students ranked between Rina and Tina, then Rank of Rina from the top is: 21 + 10
= 31st
Number of students ranked after Rina is: 11
Therefore, Total number of students in the class = 31 + 11 = 42

2) In a class, there are 7 kids K, L, M, N, O, P and Q of different heights. Q is shorter

than only O. Only four kids are shorter than K. L is just shorter than K. M is taller than P
but he is not the second shortest kid. P is not the shortest kid. Who is the shortest kid?
Solution:
Clues:
1. Q is shorter than only O.
2. Only four kids are shorter than K.
3. L is just shorter than K.
4. M is taller than P but he is not the second shortest kid. P is not the shortest kid
Inference:
From Clue 1, we get, O is the tallest kid and Q is the 2nd tallest kid and five kids are
shorter than Q.
From Clue 2, we get, K is the 5th tallest kid.
From Clue 3, we get, L is the 4th tallest kid.
From Clue 4, we get, M is the 3rd tallest kid, P is the 2nd shortest kid and N is the
shortest kid.
Therefore, the arrangement we get based on the heights of the kids is:
O (tallest) > Q > K > L > M > P > N (shortest)
So, we can say from the above arrangement that N is the shortest kid.

Directions(1-2): Answer the questions based on the information given below.

Six persons P, Q, R, S, T and U have different heights. R is taller than at least two
persons but not the tallest. Q is taller than P, who is taller than U. Q is not the tallest. S
is not the shortest. T is taller than S. P is taller than R but not the 2nd tallest.

Question 1: _____ is the tallest.

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A) Q

B) S

C) U

D) P

E) T

Question 2: How many persons are shorter than P?

A) Three

B) Two

C) One

D) Four

E) Five

Directions(3-4): Answer the questions based on the information given below.

Seven phones A, B, C, D, E, F and G have different weights. Phone B is heavier than at

least three phones. Phone A is lighter than only phone C. Phone D is heavier than phone
E and phone F. Neither phone E nor phone F is the lightest.

Question 3: How many phones are heavier than phone D?

A) Three

B) Two

C) One

D) Four

E) Cannot be determined

Question 4: Which is the lightest phone?

A) A

B) G

C) D

D) B

E) None of the above

Directions(5-6): Answer the questions based on the information given below:

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Seven persons K, L, M, N, O, P and Q have different heights. N is shorter than O and K.
Only Q and L are taller than M. K is not the 3rd shortest person. Q is not the 2nd tallest
person. N is not the shortest person. Height of 2nd tallest person is 127cm and height of
3rd shortest person is 100cm.

Question 5: What is the probable height of K?

A) 132cm

B) 121cm

C) 99cm

D) 129cm

E) None of the above

Question 6: Who is the 2nd shortest person?

A) K

B) O

C) P

D) N

E) None of the above

Directions(7-8): Answer the questions based on the information given below.

Seven persons A, B, C, D, E, F and G have different heights. Equal number of persons is

taller and shorter than D. C is shorter than only B. A and F are taller than E, who is not
the shortest.

Question 7: Who among the following is shortest?

A) E

B) F

C) A

D) C

E) G

Question 8: How many persons are shorter than F?

A) Two

B) Four

C) Three

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D) One

E) Cannot be determined

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Directions(9-10): Answer the questions based on the information given below.

Seven persons of different weights are in a family. P is heavier than only R. Three
persons weight is in between the weights of Q and S. T is heavier than S and lighter
than Q. Heaviest person’s weight is 80kg. U’s weight is 50kg. U is heavier than V and
lighter than T.

Question 9: If the sum of the weights of U and R is 90kg and the sum of the weights of
V and Q is 125kg then what is difference between the weights of V and R?
A) 5kg

B) 2kg

C) 10kg

D) 15kg

E) None of the above

Question 10: Who among the following is heavier than V but lighter than Q?
A) P

B) T

C) R

D) U

E) Both U and T

निर्दे श(1-2): ढदए गए जानकारी के आधार पर सवालों के उत्तर दें |

छह व्यक्क्त P, Q, R, S, T और U की लम्बाई अलग-अलग है |R कम से कम दो व्यक्क्त से लम्बा है पर सबसे

लम्बा नहीां है|Q P से लम्बा है और P U से लम्बा है |Q सबसे लम्बा नहीां है|S सबसे छोटा नहीां है |T S से लम्बा
है |P R से लम्बा है पर दस
ू रा सबसे लम्बा नहीां है |

प्रश्ि 1: _____ सबसे लम्बा है |

A) Q

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B) S

C) U

D) P

E) T

प्रश्ि 2: P से छोटे ककतने व्यक्क्त है?

A) तीन

B) दो

C) एक

D) चार

E) पाांच

निर्दे श(3-4): ढदए गए जानकारी के आधार पर सवालों के उत्तर दें |

सात phones A, B, C, D, E, F और G का वज़न अलग-अलग है |Phone B कम से कम तीन phones से भारी

है |Phone A केवल phone C से हल्का है |Phone D phone E और phone F से भारी है |ना ही phone E ना
ही phone F सबसे हल्का है |

प्रश्ि 3: Phone D से भारी ककतने phones हैं?

A) तीन

B) दो

C) एक

D) चार

E) ननधााररत नहीां ककया जा सकता

प्रश्ि 4: सबसे हल्का phone कौन है ?

A) A

B) G

C) D

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D) B

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

निर्दे श(5-6): ढदए गए जानकारी के आधार पर सवालों के उत्तर दें |

सात व्यक्क्त K, L, M, N, O, P और Q की लम्बाई अलग-अलग है |N, O और K से छोटा है |केवल Q और L M

से लम्बे है |K तीसरा सबसे छोटा व्यक्क्त नहीां है |Q दस
ू रा सबसे लम्बा व्यक्क्त नहीां है |N सबसे छोटा व्यक्क्त नहीां
है |दस
ु रे सबसे लम्बे व्यक्क्त की लम्बाई 127cm और तीसरे सबसे छोटे व्यक्क्त की लम्बाई 100cm है |

प्रश्ि 5: K की सांभाववत लम्बाई ककतनी है ?

A) 132cm

B) 121cm

C) 99cm

D) 129cm

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 6: दस
ू रा सबसे छोटा व्यक्क्त कौन है ?
A) K

B) O

C) P

D) N

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

निर्दे श(7-8): ढदए गए जानकारी के आधार पर सवालों के उत्तर दें |

सात व्यक्क्त A, B, C, D, E, F और G की लम्बाई अलग-अलग है |बराबर सांख्या में व्यक्क्त D से लम्बे और छोटे
हैं|C केवल B से छोटा है |A और F, E से लम्बे हैं और E सबसे छोटा नहीां है |

प्रश्ि 7: ननम्नमलखित में से कौन सबसे छोटा है ?

A) E

B) F

C) A

D) C

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E) G

प्रश्ि 8: ककतने व्यक्क्त F से छोटे हैं?

A) दो

B) चार

C) तीन

D) एक

E) ननधााररत नहीां ककया जा सकता

निर्दे श(9-10): ढदए गए जानकारी के आधार पर सवालों के उत्तर दें |

एक पररवार में सात व्यक्क्त का अलग-अलग वज़न है |P केवल R से भारी है |तीन व्यक्क्तयों का वज़न Q और S के
वज़न के बीच है |T S से भारी है और Q से हल्का है |सबसे भारी व्यक्क्त का वज़न 80kg है |U का वज़न 50kg है |U
V से भारी है और T से हल्का है |

प्रश्ि 9: यढद U और R के वज़न का योग 90kg है और V और Q के वज़न का योग 125kg है तो V और R के

वज़न के बीच का अांतर ककतना है ?
A) 5kg

B) 2kg

C) 10kg

D) 15kg

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 10: ननम्नमलखित में से कौन V से भारी है पर Q से हल्का है ?

A) P

B) T

C) R

D) U

E) दोनों U और T

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ANSWER KEYS and SOLUTIONS:

1) - E) 2) - A) 3) - E) 4) - B) 5) - B) 6) - D)
7) - E) 8) - E) 9) - A) 10) - E)
Solution 1: E)

Clues: R is taller than at least two persons but not the tallest. Q is taller than P, who is
taller than U. Q is not the tallest. S is not the shortest. T is taller than S. P is taller than
R but not the 2nd tallest.

Inference: So, T and U must be the tallest and shortest respectively. As P is not the 2nd
tallest, Q and P must be 2nd tallest and 3rd tallest respectively. The arrangement formed
is shown below,

T>Q>P>R>S>U

T is the tallest.

Hence, option e.

Solution 2: A)

Three persons are shorter than P.

Hence, option a.

Solution 3: E)

Clues: Phone B is heavier than at least three phones. Phone A is lighter than only phone
C. Phone D is heavier than phone E and phone F. Neither phone E nor phone F is the
lightest.

Inference: So, we have following arrangement,

C > A > D/B > B/D > E/F > F/E > G

Either three or two phones are heavier than phone D.

Hence, option e.

Solution 4: B)

Phone G is the lightest phone.

Hence, option b.

Solution 5: B)

Clues:

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Only Q and L are taller than M.

N is shorter than O and K.

N is not the shortest person.

Inference:

K is the 3rd tallest person.

N is the 2nd shortest person.

P is the shortest person.

Q/L > L/Q > M > K/O > O/K > N > P

Clues:

K is not the 3rd shortest person.

Q is not the 2nd tallest person.

Height of 2nd tallest person is 127cm and height of 3rd shortest person is 100cm.

Inference:

Q is the tallest person.

L is the 2nd tallest person.

O is the 3rd shortest person.

Q > L (127cm) > M > K > O (100cm) > N > P

Height of K is more than 100cm and less than 127cm.

The probable height of K is 121cm.

Hence, option b.

Solution 6: D)

N is the 2nd shortest person.

Hence, option d.

Solution 7: E)

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Now, equal number of persons is taller and shorter than D. C is shorter than only B. A
and F are taller than E, who is not the shortest. So, G must be the shortest. Therefore,
we have following arrangement,

B > C > A/F > D > F/A > E > G

G is the shortest.

Hence, option e.

Solution 8: E)

Either two or four persons are shorter than F.

Hence, option e.

Solution 9: A)

P is heavier than only R which means R is the lightest. T is lighter than Q but heavier
than S which means Q is the heaviest. U is heavier than V and lighter than T which
means T is the 2nd heaviest persons among all.

The final arrangement is as follows:

Q(80kg) > T > U(50kg) > V > S > P > R

So, if the sum of the weights of U and R is 90kg which means the weight of R is 40kg
and the sum of the weights of V and Q is 125kg which means the weight of V is 45kg so,
the difference between the weights of V and R is 5kg(45-40)

Hence, option a.

Solution 10: E)

Both U and T are heavier than V but lighter than Q.

Hence, option e.

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Seating Arrangement:
Introduction
Seating arrangements are one of the most important topics for any competitive
examinations. Seating arrangement questions are asked based on the arrangements of
persons, objects etc. in or around different arrangements like Linear, Circular or
Polygonal as per the situations and conditions given in the questions.

There are several types of Seating arrangement questions asked in reasoning section.

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Types of Seating Arrangement:

Basically, there are four types of seating arrangement:

1.) Linear Seating Arrangement

2.) Circular Seating Arrangement
3.) Other Figure based Seating Arrangement
4.) Double Table based Seating Arrangement

All the above types of seating arrangement come in pre-exams in basic form but in
mains these are clubbed with different topics of reasoning likes blood relation, direction
etc. or more attributes are added to make it more complex.

1.) Linear Seating Arrangement:

In this type of seating arrangement questions, we have to arrange people, objects etc.
in a row, double row or multiple rows as per the given conditions and situations.
This type of arrangements can be subcategorized into further categories,
a.) Single row same direction
b.) Single row different direction
c.) Uncertain row
d.) Double/Parallel row
e.) Multiple row

2.) Circular Seating Arrangement:

In this type of seating arrangement questions, we have to arrange people, objects etc.
in a circle as per the given conditions and situations.
This type of arrangements can be subcategorized into further categories,
a.) Circular arrangement facing same direction
b.) Circular arrangement facing different direction
c.) Uncertain circular arrangement

3.) Other figures-based Seating Arrangement:

In this type of seating arrangement questions, we have to arrange people, objects etc.
around different polygonal shaped tables, buildings, etc. such as Triangle, Square,
Rectangle, Pentagon, Hexagon etc. as per the given conditions and situations.
This type of arrangements can be subcategorized into further categories,
a.) Arrangement facing same direction
b.) Arrangement facing different direction

4.) Double Table based Seating Arrangement:

In this type of seating arrangement questions, we have to arrange peoples, objects etc.
around circular or polygonal shaped figures which is placed inside/outside of other
circular or polygonal shaped table as per the given conditions and situations.
This type of arrangements can be subcategorized into further categories,
a.) Arrangement facing same direction
b.) Arrangement facing different direction

Directions(1-5): Answer the following question based on the information given below.

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Ten people (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J) sit in a linear row and face towards the
south direction.

At least three people sit between D and J. D does not sit adjacent to A. F sits to the right
of D. A sits third to the left of G. One person sits between E and A. One person sits
between C and B. C sits at one of the extreme ends. I sits immediate left of H. G sits
second to the left of B.

Question 1: How many people sit to the left of D?

A) Three

B) Four

C) Five

D) Six

E) None of the above

Question 2: How many people sit between E and D?

A) Three

B) Four

C) Five

D) Two

E) None of the above

Question 3: ____ sits ____ to the right of I.

A) E, third

B) J, second

C) B, fourth

D) C, fifth

E) B, third

Question 4: If all the people in the row, starting from A, are made to sit as per the
English alphabetical order from the left end of the row (the ends are to be considered as
per north direction), such that A sits at the extreme left seat, then the position of how
many people will remain unchanged after the rearrangement?
A) None

B) One

C) Two

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D) Three

E) None of the above

Question 5: Who among the following sits third to the left of F?

A) G

B) H

C) A

D) E

E) None of the above

Directions(6-10): Answer the questions based on the information given below.

Seven persons (T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z) sit around a regular pentagonal table, such that
five persons sit at the corners and remaining persons sit on middle of the two adjacent
sides of the table. Persons, who sit at the corners, face towards the centre of the table,
and remaining persons face away from the centre of the table.

W is neither immediate neighbour of U nor V. Both W and T are immediate neighbours. T

does not sit third to the left of Y. Z sits third to the right of U, who sits at the side of the
table. X sits third to the right of V, and both of them face towards the centre of the
table.

Question 6: Who sits immediate right of X?

A) U

B) T

C) W

D) Y

E) None of the above

Question 7: How many persons sit between T and Y, when counted from the right of T?
A) One

B) Two

C) Three

D) Four

E) None of the above

Question 8: Who sits second to the right of Y?

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A) Z

B) V

C) W

D) X

E) None of the above

Question 9: Who sits immediate right of Z?

A) V

B) W

C) T

D) Y

E) None of the above

Question 10: What is the position of Y with respect to Z?

A) Immediate right

B) Immediate left

C) Second to the right

D) Second to the left

E) None of the above

निर्दे श(1-5): नीचे दी गई जानकारी के आधार पर ननम्नमलखित प्रश्न का उत्तर दें ।

दस व्यक्क्त (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, और J) एक रै खिक पांक्क्त में दक्षिण ढदशा की ओर मुि करके बैठे हैं।

D और J के बीच कम से कम तीन व्यक्क्त बैठे हैं। D A के बगल में नहीां बैठा है । F D के दाएां बैठा है । A G के बाएां
से तीसरे स्थान पर बैठा है । E और A के बीच एक व्यक्क्त बैठा है । C और B के बीच एक व्यक्क्त बैठा है । C ककसी
एक अांनतम छोर पर बैठा है । I H के तत्काल बाएां बैठा है । G B के बाएां से दस
ू रे स्थान पर बैठा है ।

प्रश्ि 1: D के बाएां ककतने व्यक्क्त बैठे हैं?

A) तीन

B) चार

C) पाांच

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D) छह

E) उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 2: E और D के बीच ककतने व्यक्क्त बैठे हैं?

A) तीन

B) चार

C) पाांच

D) दो

E) उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 3: ____, I के दाएां ओर से ____ स्थान पर बैठा है ।

A) E, तीसरा

B) J, दस
ू रा

C) B, चौथा

D) C, पाांचवाां

E) B, तीसरा

प्रश्ि 4: यढद पांक्क्त में सभी लोगों को, A से शुरू करते हुए, पांक्क्त के बाएां छोर (छोरों को उत्तर ढदशा के अनुसार
माना जाता है ) से अांग्रेजी वणामाला के क्रम के अनुसार इस प्रकार बैठाया जाता है कक A सबसे बाएां ओर बैठा है है , तो
पुनव्यावस्था के बाद ककतने लोगों के स्थान अपररवनतात रहें गे?
A) एक भी नहीां

B) एक

C) दो

D) तीन

E) उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 5: ननम्नमलखित में से कौन F के बाएां से तीसरे स्थान पर बैठा है ?

A) G

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B) H

C) A

D) E

E) उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीां

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सात व्यक्क्त (T, U, V, W, X, Y और Z) एक ननयममत पांचकोणीय मेज के चारों ओर इस प्रकार बैठे हैं कक पाांच
व्यक्क्त कोनों पर बैठे हैं और शेष व्यक्क्त मेज के दो बगल की भुजाओां के बीच में बैठे हैं। कोनों पर बैठे व्यक्क्तयों का
मुि मेज के केंद्र की ओर है और शेष व्यक्क्तयों का मुि केंद्र के बाहर की ओर है ।

W न तो U का और न ही V का तत्काल पडोसी है । W और T दोनों तत्काल पडोसी हैं। T Y के बाएां से तीसरे स्थान

पर नहीां बैठा है । Z U के दाएां से तीसरे स्थान पर बैठा है और U मेज के भज
ु ा पर बैठा है । X V के दाएां से तीसरे
स्थान पर बैठा है , और उन दोनों का मि
ु मेज के केंद्र की ओर है ।

प्रश्ि 6: X के तत्काल दाएां कौन बैठा है ?

A) U

B) T

C) W

D) Y

E) उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 7: T के दाएां से धगनने पर T और Y के बीच ककतने व्यक्क्त बैठे हैं?

A) एक

B) दो

C) तीन

D) चार

E) उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 8: Y के दाएां से दस
ू रे स्थान पर कौन बैठा है ?
A) Z

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B) V

C) W

D) X

E) उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 9: Z के तत्काल दाएां कौन बैठा है ?

A) V

B) W

C) T

D) Y

E) उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 10: Z के सन्दभा में Y का स्थान क्या है ?

A) तत्काल दाएां

B) तत्काल बाएां

C) दाएां से दस
ू रा

D) बाएां से दस
ू रा

E) उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीां

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ANSWER KEYS and SOLUTIONS:

1) - D) 2) - C) 3) - C) 4) - B) 5) - A) 6) - B)
7) - B) 8) - D) 9) - A) 10) - C)
Solution 1: D)

Starting point: Place A, G, and B initially to from a basic arrangement.

Clues:

1.) A sits third to the left of G.

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2.) G sits second to the left of B.

Inferences:

From (1) and (2), A sits fifth to the left of B.

B G A
Clues:

1.) One person sits between C and B.

2.) C sits at one of the extreme ends.

Inferences:

From (1), C sits second to the right of B and thus sits at the extreme right end.

Also, we can determine that two people sit to the left of A.

C B G A
Clues:

1.) One person sits between E and A.

2.) I sits immediate left of H

Inferences:

From (1), there can be two cases,

Case 1: E sits to the left of A.

From (2), H sits immediate left of G

C B G H I A E
Case 2: E sits to the right of A.

From (2), H sits immediate left of A

C B G E A H I
Clues:

1.) At least three people sit between D and J. D does not sit adjacent to A.

2.) F sits to the right of D.

Inferences:

Case 1:

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From (1) and (2), D sits immediate right of G, A sits immediate right of J, and F sits
immediate right of B.

C F B D G H I A J E
From (1) and (2), case 2 can be rejected as no seat is available for F.

The final arrangement is as follows:

C F B D G H I A J E
Six people sit to the left of D.

Hence, option d.

Solution 2: C)

Five people sit between E and D.

Hence, option c.

Solution 3: C)

B sits fourth to the right of I.

Hence, option c.

Solution 4: B)

After rearrangement,

A B C D E F G H I J
So, the position of D will remain unchanged.

Hence, option b.

Solution 5: A)

G sits third to the left of F.

Hence, option a.

Solution 6: B)

Starting Point: Z sits third to the right of U, who sits at the side of the table, as it
forms two initial cases.

Clues:

1. Z sits third to the right of U, who sits on the side of the table.

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2. X sits third to the right of V, and both face towards the centre of the table.

3. Both W and T are immediate neighbours.

Inferences:

From clue 1, we get two possibilities. Z sits at one of the corners.

From clue 2 and 3, we get following cases. Either W or T sits adjacent to U or V or X. V

and X sits at the corners.

Case 1: When either W or T sits immediate left of U.

Case 2: When either W or T sits immediate right of X.

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Case 3: When either W or T sits immediate left of V.

Clues:

1. W is neither immediate neighbour of U nor V.

2. T does not sit third to the left of Y.

Inference:

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From clue 1 and 2, we get case 1 and Case 3 rejected as we can’t place W. T sits
immediate right of W. W sits at one of the corners.

The final arrangement is as follows:

T sits immediate right of X.

Hence, option b.

Solution 7: B)

Two persons sit between T and Y, when counted from the right of T.

Hence, option b.

Solution 8: D)

X sits second to the right of Y.

Hence, option d.

Solution 9: A)

V sits immediate right of Z.

Hence, option a.

Solution 10: C)

Y sits second to the right of Z.

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Hence, option c.

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Puzzles:
Introduction
Puzzles are defined as a collection of clues or data which needs to be collectively
analyzed and solved to form an arrangement, which depicts sensible information.
There are several types of Puzzle arrangement questions asked in reasoning section.
Types of Puzzle Arrangement:
1) Floor Puzzle
2) Scheduling Puzzle
3) Same Attribute Puzzle
4) Calculation Puzzle
5) Grid Matrix
6) Designation Puzzle
7) Box/Shelf Puzzle
All the above types of puzzles come in pre-exams in basic form but in mains exam these
are clubbed with different topics of reasoning like blood relation, direction etc. or more
attributes are added to make it more complex.
1) Floor Puzzle:
In this type of puzzle arrangement, candidates have to arrange people on different floors
one above the other either in the same building or in different buildings as per the given
conditions.
This can be subcategorized into further categories:
a) Basic
b) Vacant
2) Scheduling Puzzle:
In this type of puzzle arrangement, candidates have to arrange the persons, events etc.
according to different Months, Years, Dates as per the given conditions.
3) Same Attribute Puzzle:
In this type of puzzle arrangement, candidates have to arrange persons, events etc. in
two, three and four etc. different categories as per the given conditions.
4) Calculations Puzzle:
In this type of puzzle arrangement, candidates have to arrange persons, objects etc. as
per the given conditions which is based on the calculations.
5) Grid Matrix
In this type of puzzle arrangement, candidates have to arrange persons or items etc.
with different persons or items and form a matrix as per the given conditions.
6) Designation Puzzle:
In this type of puzzle arrangement, candidates have to arrange persons in different
designations as per the given conditions.
7) Box/Shelf Puzzle:
In this type of puzzle arrangement, candidates have to arrange boxes/shelves one above
the other as per the given conditions.
This can be subcategorized into further categories:
a.) Basic
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b.) Vacant
Directions(1-5): Answer the questions based on the information given below.

Nine persons (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, and A9) work in a company on nine
different designations (Chairman, MD, CEO, CFO, CTO, PM, APM, Developer and QA) but
not necessarily in the same order. The designations are in descending order such that
Chairman is the senior-most position and QA is the junior-most position.

Two persons are senior to A3. A2 is senior to A8, who is not the junior-most person. A1
is three designations senior to A5. A1 is at least two designations junior to A3. A4 is two
designations senior to A9. Both A4 and A9 are senior to A1. A6 is one designation junior
to A7.

Question 1: What is the designation of A8?

A) CFO

B) MD

C) PM

D) APM

E) CTO

Question 2: Which of the following persons is/are junior to A7?

A) A6

B) A5

C) A9

D) A2

E) Both (a) and (b)

Question 3: A4 is _____ designations junior to A2.

A) Two

B) Three

C) Four

D) One

E) None of the above

Question 4: ______ is CFO.

A) A4

B) A2

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C) A8

D) A9

E) None of the above

Question 5: ______ persons have designations between A5 and A9.

A) Four

B) Three

C) One

D) More than Four

E) None of the above

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Directions(6-10): Answer the questions based on the information given below.

Seven boxes (M, N, O, P, Q, R and S) are kept one above the other. Five of these boxes
contain different items (Tea, Snacks, Bottle, Phone and Food) while other two boxes are
empty. The bottommost box is numbered as 1, the box immediately above it, is
numbered as 2 and so on.

Q is not empty. M contains Bottle and is kept at a perfect square numbered position. S is
kept two boxes above M. Box, which contains Snacks, is kept two boxes below R, which
contains food. Only one box is kept between R and the box, which contains phone. O
contains tea and is kept just above S. P is above N, which is above Q.

Question 6: Which pair of boxes are empty?

A) N, P

B) P, S

C) N, S

D) R, S

E) None of the above

Question 7: Which box contains snacks?

A) S

B) P

C) N

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D) Q

E) None of the above

Question 8: Which box is kept just above box N?

A) Box, which contains snacks

B) P

C) M

D) Box, which contains food

E) None of the above

Question 9: As many boxes are kept above R as below ___.

A) M

B) S

C) P

D) O

E) N

Question 10: ____ is kept at the bottommost position while ____ is kept at the
topmost position.
A) M, P

B) O, Q

C) Box, which contains Snacks, O

D) Box, which contains Tea, Q

E) None of the above

निर्दे श(1-5): नीचे दी गई जानकारी के आधार पर प्रश्नों के उत्तर दें ।

एक कांपनी में नौ व्यक्क्त (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, और A9) नौ अलग-अलग पदों (Chairman,
MD, CEO, CFO, CTO, PM, APM, Developer और QA) पर काम करते हैं लेककन ज़रूरी नहीां कक इसी क्रम
में हो। यह पदनाम अवरोही क्रम में हैं जैसे कक Chairman सबसे वररष्ठ पद है और QA सबसे कननष्ठ पद है ।

A3 से दो व्यक्क्त वररष्ठ हैं। A2 A8 से वररष्ठ है और A8 सबसे कननष्ठ व्यक्क्त नहीां है। A1 A5 से तीन पद वररष्ठ
है । A1 A3 से कम से कम दो पद कननष्ठ है । A4 A9 से दो पद वररष्ठ हैं। A4 और A9 दोनों A1 से वररष्ठ हैं। A6
A7 से एक पद कननष्ठ है ।

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प्रश्ि 1: A8 का पद कौन-सा है ?
A) CFO

B) MD

C) PM

D) APM

E) CTO

प्रश्ि 2: ननम्नमलखित में से कौन-सा व्यक्क्त A7 से कननष्ठ है ?

A) A6

B) A5

C) A9

D) A2

E) दोनों (a) और (b)

प्रश्ि 3: A4 A2 से _____ पद कननष्ठ है ।

A) दो

B) तीन

C) चार

D) एक

E) उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 4: ______CFO है ।
A) A4

B) A2

C) A8

D) A9

E) उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 5: A5 और A9 के बीच ________ व्यक्क्तयों के पद हैं।

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A) चार

B) तीन

C) एक

D) चार से अधधक

E) उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीां

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निर्दे श(6-10): नीचे दी गई जानकारी के आधार पर प्रश्नों के उत्तर दें ।

सात boxes (M, N, O, P, Q, R और S) एक के ऊपर एक रिे गए हैं। इनमें से पाांच boxes में अलग-अलग
वस्तु (Tea, Snacks, Bottle, Phone और Food) हैं जबकक अन्य दो box िाली हैं। सबसे नीचे वाले box की
सांख्या 1 है , उसके ठीक ऊपर वाले box की सांख्या 2 है और इसी तरह आगे भी।

Q िाली नहीां है । M में Bottle है और इसे एक शुद्ध वगा सांख्या से अांककत स्थान पर रिा गया है । S को M से दो
boxes ऊपर रिा गया है । वह box, क्जसमें Snacks है , R से दो boxes नीचे है और R में food है । R और उस
box के बीच केवल एक box है क्जसमें Phone है I O में tea है और इसे S के तत्काल ऊपर रिा गया है । P, N के
ऊपर है और N Q के ऊपर है ।

प्रश्ि 6: ननम्नमलखित boxes का कौन सा जोडा िाली है ?

A) N, P

B) P, S

C) N, S

D) R, S

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 7: ककस box में Snacks है ?

A) S

B) P

C) N

D) Q

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E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 8: Box N के तत्काल ऊपर कौन सा box है ?

A) Box, which contains snacks

B) P

C) M

D) वह box, क्जसमें food है

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 9: R के ऊपर उतने ही boxes है क्जतने की _____ से नीचे है I

A) M

B) S

C) P

D) O

E) N

प्रश्ि 10: ______ सबसे ननचले स्थान पर है जबकक ______ शीषातम स्थान पर है I
A) M, P

B) O, Q

C) वह box, क्जसमे Snacks है , O

D) वह box, क्जसमे Tea है , Q

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

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ANSWER KEYS and SOLUTIONS:

1) - E) 2) - E) 3) - D) 4) - D) 5) - A) 6) - C)
7) - D) 8) - D) 9) - C) 10) - C)
Solution 1: E)

Starting Point: Start with placing A3, A5, and A1 to from least number of cases
initially.

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Clues:

1. Two persons are senior to A3.

2. A1 is three designations senior to A5.

3. A1 is at least two designations junior to A3.

Inferences:

From clue 1, we get A3 is CEO.

From clue 2 and clue 3, we get A1 is either PM or CTO. A5 is either AQ or Developer.

Case I: When A1 is PM.

Designations Persons
Chairman
MD
CEO A3
CFO
CTO
PM A1
APM
Developer
QA A5
Case II: When A1 is CTO.

Designations Persons
Chairman
MD
CEO A3
CFO
CTO A1
PM
APM
Developer A5
QA
Clues:

1. A4 is two designations senior to A9.

2. Both A4 and A9 are senior to A1.

3. A6 is one designation junior to A7.

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Inferences:

From clue 1 and clue 2, we get A4 is MD. A9 is CFO.

From clue 3, we get we get A6 is either Developer or APM. A7 is either APM or PM.

Case I:

Designations Persons
Chairman
MD A4
CEO A3
CFO A9
CTO
PM A1
APM A7
Developer A6
QA A5
Case II:

Designations Persons
Chairman
MD A4
CEO A3
CFO A9
CTO A1
PM A7
APM A6
Developer A5
QA
Clues:

1. A2 is senior to A8, who is not the junior-most person.

Inferences:

From clue 1, we reject Case II as we can’t place A8. A2 is Chairman. A8 is CTO.

The final arrangement is as follows:

Designations Persons
Chairman A2
MD A4
CEO A3
CFO A9

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CTO A8
PM A1
APM A7
Developer A6
QA A5
A8 is CTO.

Hence, option e.

Solution 2: E)

Both A6 and A5 are junior to A7.

Hence, option e.

Solution 3: D)

A4 is one designation junior to A2.

Hence, option d.

Solution 4: D)

A9 is CFO.

Hence, option d.

Solution 5: A)

Four persons have designations between A5 and A9.

Hence, option a.

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Solution 6: C)

Starting Point: Start with M and S for least possible cases.

Clues:

1. M contains Bottle and is kept at a perfect square numbered position.

2. S is kept two boxes above M.

3. O contains tea and is kept just above box S.

Inferences:

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From clue 1 and 2, we get box M is either placed at 1st or 4th position and S is 2 boxes
above M

Case 1: When M is placed at 1st position.

Position Box Item

7
6
5
4 O Tea
3 S
2
1 M Bottle
Case 2: When M is placed at 4 position.
th

Position Box Item

7 O Tea
6 S
5
4 M Bottle
3
2
1
Clues:

1. Box, which contains Snacks, is kept two boxes below R, which contains food.

2. Only one box is kept between R and the box, which contains phone.

3. P is above N, which is above Q.

Inferences:

From clue 1 and 2, we get box which has Snacks in it is placed 2 boxes below R and box
which has phone in it is placed 2 boxes above R.

Case 1:

Position Box Item

7 P Phone
6 N
5 R Food
4 O Tea
3 S Snacks
2 Q

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1 M Bottle
Case 1 gets eliminated as box Q is not empty.

Case 2:

Position Box Item

7 O Tea
6 S
5 P Phone
4 M Bottle
3 R Food
2 N
1 Q Snacks
The final arrangement is as follows:

Position Box Item

7 O Tea
6 S
5 P Phone
4 M Bottle
3 R Food
2 N
1 Q Snacks
Box N and box S are empty.

Hence, option c.

Solution 7: D)

Box Q contains Snacks.

Hence, option d.

Solution 8: D)

Box, which contains food, is kept just above box N.

Hence, option d.

Solution 9: C)

Four boxes are kept above R. Four boxes are kept below P.

Hence, option c.

Solution 10: C)

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Box, which contains Tea, is kept at the bottommost position while O is kept at the
topmost position.

Hence, option c.

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DIRECTION SENSE

Introduction:
Direction is a theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or
towards a destination.
Cardinal points:
The four cardinal directions, or cardinal points, are the four main compass directions.
1) North
2) East
3) West
4) South
Relative to north, the directions east, south, and west are at 90-degree intervals in the
clockwise direction.
Apart from cardinal directions, there are four intermediate cardinal directions.
1) Northeast
2) Northwest
3) Southeast
4) Southwest
The east and west are at right angles to north and south. The east is in the clockwise
direction of rotation from north and west is directly opposite to the east.
Given below is a figure, which represents the cardinal directions and intermediate
cardinal directions.

Some points to be considered while solving the questions related to directions:

1) The top of the page is always considered to be in the north direction unless stated
otherwise in the question.
2) The left and right of the person/body are always with respect to the person/body
moving in the question and not with respect to the person solving the question.
Example: Ram moves 4m in south direction and then he turns left and moves 3m. What
is the direction of Ram’s current position with respect to his initial position?
(1) Southwest
(2) Northeast

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(3) Southeast
(4) Northwest
(5) West
Ans: 3
Solution:
The following arrangement can be drawn from the given statements,

So, Ram’s current position is in southeast direction with respect to his initial position.
Hence, option c.
3) The straight line distance between two points is always the shortest distance between
them.
4) Pythagoras Theorem: Along with direction, questions usually include distances. In
some cases, the points between which, the distance and direction asked, may not lie
along a straight line. In such cases, if the two points, which are in consideration, align in
such a manner that they form the end points of the hypotenuse of a right-angle triangle
then Pythagoras theorem is used to find the distance between the two points.
Pythagoras Theorem: In a right angle triangle, the sum of the squares of the height of
the triangle and the base of the triangle is equal to the square of the Hypotenuse.
Given below is a right angle triangle, right angled at X,

By Pythagoras Theorem,
YZ2 = XY2 + XZ2
For example, if in the previously asked question, the shortest distance between Ram’s
current position with respect to his initial position was asked, then the distance will be
calculated using Pythagoras theorem.
Let his initial position be point A, the point where he turned left be point B and his final
position be point C, then in ∆ ABC we have,

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By Pythagoras Theorem,
AC = √[AB2 + BC2]
AC = √[42 + 32]
AC = √ [16 + 9]
AC = √25
AC = 5m
So, the shortest distance between Ram’s current position with respect to his initial
position is 5m.
Types of questions:
1) Direct statement type: In these types of questions, statements are given regarding
the distance and direction of one point with respect to other points.
For example:
Six points, A, B, C, D, E and F are drawn along a rectangular plane of paper. A is 3cm
west of C. E is 9cm east of A. D is 4cm to the north of E. B is 3cm east of D. F is 9cm
south of B. What is the shortest distance between A and F?
(1) 12cm
(2) 13cm
(3) 15cm
(4) 16cm
(5) 17cm
Ans: 2
Solution:
The following arrangement can be drawn from the given statements,

Draw a perpendicular from E which meets the line FB at X.

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On applying Pythagoras theorem in ∆AXF,

AF = √[AX2 + XF2 ]
AF = √[122 + 52 ]
AF = √[144 + 25]
AF = √169
AF = 13cm
So, the shortest distance between A and F is 13cm.
Hence, option b.
2) Coded direction type: In these types of questions, directions are coded using
symbol, a number or an alphabet. The codes are accompanied with the statements
which represents the relative positions of different points with respect to each other.
To solve such type of questions, first decode the statements and then draw the
arrangement of given points with respect to one another.
For example:
In certain code language,
A(3)@B means A is 3m north of B
A(4)#B means A is 4m south of B
A(5)$B means A is 5m east of B
A(6)%B means A is 6m west of B
If ‘G(3)%H, H(4)#I, I(4)%J, J(8)@K, K(7)$L’ is true, then what is the shortest distance
and direction of G with respect to L?
(1) 4m, south
(2) 3m, northeast
(3) 5m, southeast
(4) 4m, north
(5) 6m, northwest
Ans: 4
Solution:
Given:
G(3)%H, H(4)#I, I(4)%J, J(8)@K, K(7)$L
On decoding the given statements,
G is 3m west of H, H is 4m south of I, I is 4m west of J, J is 8m north of K, K is 7m east
of L.
The following arrangement can be drawn,

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So, the shortest distance between G and L is 4m and G is in north direction with respect
to L.
Hence, option d.

Directions(1-2): Answer the questions based on the information given below.

Seven persons are sitting at some distance from each other. P is sitting 3m west to U,
who is sitting 4m north to V. S is sitting 11m south to R. V is sitting 1m east to T. T is
sitting 3m north to Q, who is sitting 7m west to S. W is in the north of P and in the west
of R. X is 5m south west to T and in the west of Q.

Question 1: What is the shortest distance between R and V?

A) 15m

B) 20m

C) 10m

D) 12m

E) None of these

Question 2: What is the direction of X with respect to U?

A) North East

B) East

C) West

D) South West

E) None of the above

Directions(3-5): Answer the questions based on the information given below.

P%Q means P is to the east of Q at the distance of 8m.

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P@Q means P is to the west of Q at the distance of 5m.

P+Q means P is to the north of Q at the distance of 6m.

P*Q means P is to the south of Q at the distance of 4m.

A+B; B@C; D%E; D*C; G+H; G@F; E *F

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Question 3: In which direction is point E with respect to point G?
A) North-West

B) South-East

C) East

D) South-West

E) North-East

Question 4: What is the shortest distance between G and C?

A) 12m

B) 15m

C) 20m

D) 13m

E) 21m

Question 5: What is the sum of distance a person covered while tracing the path from
point A to point G?
A) 36m

B) 37m

C) 32m

D) 40m

E) 15m

Question 6: Pont P is 6m west of point Q, which is 5m south of point R. Point T is 6m

west of point U, which is 12m south of point V. Point S is 9m north of point T. Point R is
6m west of point S. What is the shortest distance between point P and the point which is
3m west of point V?
A) 16m

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B) 18m

C) 17m

D) 19m

E) None of the above

Directions(7-8): Answer the questions based on the information given below.

A person starts walking from point A is in east direction. After walking 2m he turns right
from point B and walks for 4m. He then turns left from point C and walks for 5m till
point D. He then turns left and walks for 10m till point E. He then turns right and walks
for 3m till point F.

Question 7: What is the shortest distance between B and F?

A) 18m

B) 17m

C) 12m

D) 10m

E) None of the above

Question 8: In which direction is point D with respect to F?

A) North-west

B) South-west

C) South-east

D) East

E) None of the above

Directions(9-10): Answer the questions based on the information given below:

Point A is 8m south of point F. Point B is 5m east of point H, which is 4m north of point

E. Point G is 15m west of point D, which is 9m south of point B. Point C is 7m south of
point G. Point A is 5m west of point E.

Question 9: What is the direction of point C with respect to point F?

A) South east

B) North east

C) South west

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D) North west

E) None of the above

Question 10: Assume that there is a point Y, which is 2m east of point H, what is the
shortest distance between point C and point Y?
A) 24m

B) 20m

C) 25m

D) 22m

E) None of the above

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सात व्यक्क्त एक दस
ु रे से कुछ दरु ी पर बैठे हैं|P U के 3m पक्श्चम में है और U V के 4m उत्तर में है |S R के 11m
दक्षिण में है |V T के 1m पूवा में है |T Q के 3m उत्तर में है और Q S के 7m पक्श्चम में बैठा है |W P के उत्तर में है
और R के पक्श्चम में है |X T के 5m दक्षिण पक्श्चम में है और Q के पक्श्चम में है |

प्रश्ि 1: R और V के बीच की न्यूनतम दरु ी ककतनी है ?

A) 15m

B) 20m

C) 10m

D) 12m

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 2: U के सन्दभा में X ककस ढदशा में है ?

A) उत्तर पूवा

B) पव
ू ा

C) पक्श्चम

D) दक्षिण पक्श्चम

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

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P%Q का मतलब P Q के पूवा में 8m की दरु ी पर है

P@Q का मतलब P Q के पक्श्चम में 5m की दरु ी पर है

P+Q का मतलब P Q के उत्तर में 6m की दरु ी पर है

P*Q का मतलब P Q के दक्षिण में 4m की दरु ी पर है

A+B; B@C; D%E; D*C; G+H; G@F; E *F

प्रश्ि 3: बबांद ु G के सन्दभा में बबांद ु E ककस ढदशा में है ?

A) उत्तर-पक्श्चम

B) दक्षिण-पव
ू ा

C) पूवा

D) दक्षिण-पक्श्चम

E) उत्तर-पूवा

प्रश्ि 4: G और C के बीच की न्यन

ू तम दरु ी ककतनी है ?
A) 12m

B) 15m

C) 20m

D) 13m

E) 21m

प्रश्ि 5: एक व्यक्क्त द्वारा तय की गई दरु ी का योग ककतना है यढद वह बबांद ु A से बबांद ु G तक पथ का पीछा करता
है ?
A) 36m

B) 37m

C) 32m

D) 40m

E) 15m

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प्रश्ि 6: बबांद ु P बबांद ु Q के 6m पक्श्चम में है और Q बबांद ु R के 5m दक्षिण में है |बबांद ु T बबांद ु U के 6m पक्श्चम में
है और बबांद ु U बबांद ु V के 12m दक्षिण में है |बबांद ु S बबांद ु T के 9m उत्तर में है |बबांद ु R बबांद ु S के 6m पक्श्चम में
है |बबांद ु P और उस बबांद ु के बीच की न्यन
ू तम दरु ी ककतनी है जो बबांद ु V के 3m पक्श्चम में है ?
A) 16m

B) 18m

C) 17m

D) 19m

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

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एक व्यक्क्त बबांद ु A से पूवा ढदशा में चलना शुरू करता है |2m चलने के बाद वह बबांद ु B से दाएँ मुडता है और 4m
चलता है |वह किर बबांद ु C से बाएां मुडता है और बबांद ु D तक 5m चलता है |वह किर बाएां मुडता है और बबांद ु E तक
10m चलता है |वह किर दाएँ मुडता है और बबांद ु F तक 3m चलता है |

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प्रश्ि 7: B और F के बीच की न्यूनतम दरु ी ककतनी है ?

A) 18m

B) 17m

C) 12m

D) 10m

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 8: F के सन्दभा में D ककस ढदशा में है ?

A) उत्तर-पक्श्चम

B) दक्षिण-पक्श्चम

C) दक्षिण-पव
ू ा

D) पूवा

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

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निर्दे श(9-10): ढदए गए जानकारी के आधार पर सवालों के उत्तर दें |

बबांद ु A बबांद ु F के 8m दक्षिण में है |बबांद ु B बबांद ु H के 5m पूवा में है और बबांद ु H बबांद ु E के 4m उत्तर में है |बबांद ु G
बबांद ु D के 15m पक्श्चम में है और बबांद ु D बबांद ु B के 9m दक्षिण में है |बबांद ु C बबांद ु G के 7m दक्षिण में है |बबांद ु A
बबांद ु E के 5m पक्श्चम में है |

प्रश्ि 9: बबांद ु F के सन्दभा में बबांद ु C ककस ढदशा में है ?

A) दक्षिण पव
ू ा

B) उत्तर पूवा

C) दक्षिण पक्श्चम

D) उत्तर पक्श्चम

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 10: यह मानना है कक बबांद ु Y जो बबांद ु H के 2m पूवा में है , तो बबांद ु C और बबांद ु Y के बीच की न्यूनतम दरु ी
ककतनी है ?
A) 24m

B) 20m

C) 25m

D) 22m

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

ANSWER KEYS and SOLUTIONS:

1) - C) 2) - D) 3) - B) 4) - D) 5) - C) 6) - C)
7) - D) 8) - B) 9) - C) 10) - B)
Solution 1: C)

The final arrangement is as follows:

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The distance between R and V can be calculated by applying Pythagoras theorem.

RV2= 82+62

RV=10m

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Hence, option c.

Solution 2: D)

X is sitting South-west to U.

Hence, option d.

Solution 3: B)

After decoding,

A is 6m north to B, which is 5m west to C. D is 8m east to E. D is 4m south to C. G is

6m north to H. G is 5m west to F. E is 4m south to F.

Figure:

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Point E is in south-east of point G.

Hence, option b.

Solution 4: D)

The distance between G and C is 13m.

Hence, option d.

Solution 5: C)

The sum of distance a person covered while tracing the path from point A to point G =
6m + 5m + 4m + 8m + 4m + 5m = 32m

Hence, option c.

Solution 6: C)

From the given information following figure can be formed:

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Shortest distance between point P and the point 3m west of point V.

= √[(15)2 + (8)2]m

= √289m

= 17m

Hence, option c.

Solution 7: D)

From the given information following figure can be formed:

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So, the shortest distance between B and F is 10m.

Hence, option d.

Solution 8: B)

Point D is in south-west of point F.

Hence, option b.

Solution 9: C)

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Point C is south west of point F.

Hence, option c.

Solution 10: B)

The shortest distance between point C and point Y

= √[(16)2 + (12)2]m

= √400m

= 20m

Hence, option b.

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Coding Decoding

Introduction:

In coding-decoding, word or sentence is written in some specific manner by using some

conditions. There are two types of coding-decoding.

10. Normal coding-decoding: Here, the sentences are written in specific

manner such that two or three sentences have common terms or words to identify
the codes. These type of questions are usually asked in prelims exam.
For example:
“Health was Wealth” is coded as “ax, bx, cx”, and “Garden was beautiful” is coded as
“dx, cx, ex”.
Here ‘was’ is the common word in both the statements, so, there must be one common
code which is ‘cx’. So, ‘was’ is coded as ‘cx’.

2. New pattern coding-decoding: In these ‘words’ are coded in specific manner based
on different conditions. These type of questions are usually asked in Mains exam.
For example:
“ROCK WAS HARD” is written as “R@18, W#23, H@8”.
Here, we observe that if the word contains 4 letters then ‘@’ is used in the code, and if
the word contains 3 letters then ‘#’ is used in the code. First alphabet of the word is the
first alphabet of the code. Number in the code is the positional value of the first letter of
the word.

Directions(1-5): Answer the questions based on the information given below:

In a certain language,

10. ‘golden memories never fade’ is coded as ‘ghi, qrs, xyz, mno’

II. ‘memories remain in mind’ is coded as ‘mno, wxy, tuv, abc’

III. ‘mind never code data’ is coded as ‘wxy, ghi, def, pqr’

IV. ‘secret code remain hidden’’ is coded as ‘def, abc, jkl, efg’

Question 1: ______ is coded as “xyz” in the given language.

A) golden

B) memories

C) remain

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D) fade

E) Cannot be determined

Question 2: Which of the following is the code for “mind” in the given language?
A) abc

B) tuv

C) def

D) wxy

E) Cannot be determined.

Question 3: _____ is coded as “def, qrs”.

A) fade code

B) code memories

C) data fade

D) Either (a) and I

E) golden code

Question 4: How “enjoy code memories” can be coded in the given language?
A) def pqr mno

B) mno ghi xyz

C) def mno rst

D) mno rst zab

E) None of the above

Question 5: “data never” is coded as _____.

A) pqr ghi

B) ghi wxy

C) jkl pqr

D) mno ghi

E) Cannot be determined.

Directions(6-10): Answer the questions based on the information given below.

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In a certain language,

10. “sudden trips leads to adventure” is coded as “nr, st, lm, pq, mt”

II. “trips to mountains” is coded as “rb, st, lm”

III. “sudden plans to nature” is coded as “dc, ef, st, pq”

IV. “nature leads everyone” is coded as “ef, vq, nr”

Question 6: What is the code of the word “nature”?

A) dc

B) ef

C) st

D) pq

E) None of the above

Question 7: Which is coded as “dc”?

A) sudden

B) plans

C) to

D) nature

E) None of the above

Question 8: ____ is coded as “mt”.

A) sudden

B) trip

C) leads

D) adventure

E) None of the above

Question 9: What is the code of the word “trips”?

A) nr

B) lm

C) st

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D) pq

E) None of the above

Question 10: _____ is the code of the word “everyone”.

A) ef

B) st

C) vq

D) nr

E) None of the above

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एक कूट भाषा में,

10. ‘golden memories never fade’ का कूट है ‘ghi, qrs, xyz, mno’

II. ‘memories remain in mind’ का कूट है ‘mno, wxy, tuv, abc’

III. ‘mind never code data’ का कूट है ‘wxy, ghi, def, pqr’

IV. ‘secret code remain hidden’’ का कूट है ‘def, abc, jkl, efg’

प्रश्ि 1: ढदए गए भाषा में , ______ का कूट “xyz” है I

A) golden

B) memories

C) remain

D) fade

E) ननधााररत नहीां ककया जा सकता

प्रश्ि 2: ढदए गए भाषा में “mind” का कूट क्या होगा?

A) abc

B) tuv

C) def

D) wxy

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E) ननधााररत नहीां ककया जा सकता

प्रश्ि 3: _____ का कूट “def, qrs” है I

A) fade code

B) code memories

C) data fade

D) या (a) और I

E) golden code

प्रश्ि 4: ढदए गए भाषा में “enjoy code memories” का कूट क्या होगा?
A) def pqr mno

B) mno ghi xyz

C) def mno rst

D) mno rst zab

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 5: “data never” का कूट _______ है I

A) pqr ghi

B) ghi wxy

C) jkl pqr

D) mno ghi

E) ननधााररत नहीां ककया जा सकता

निर्दे श(6-10): नीचे दी गई जानकारी के आधार पर प्रश्नों के उत्तर दें ।

एक ननक्श्चत कूट भाषा में ,

10. “sudden trips leads to adventure” को “nr, st, lm, pq, mt” के रूप में कोडित ककया
जाता है ।

II. “trips to mountains” को “rb, st, lm” के रूप में कोडित ककया गया है

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III. “sudden plans to nature” को “dc, ef, st, pq” के रूप में कोडित ककया गया है ।

IV. “nature leads everyone” को “ef, vq, nr” के रूप में कोडित ककया गया है

प्रश्ि 6: “nature” शब्द का कूट क्या है ?

A) dc

B) ef

C) st

D) pq

E) उपरोक्त में से कोई नही

प्रश्ि 7: ककसे “dc” के रूप में कोडित ककया गया है ?

A) sudden

B) plans

C) to

D) nature

E) उपरोक्त में से कोई नही

प्रश्ि 8: ____ को “mt” के रूप में कोडित ककया गया है ।

A) sudden

B) trip

C) leads

D) adventure

E) उपरोक्त में से कोई नही

प्रश्ि 9: “trips” शब्द का कूट क्या है ?

A) nr

B) lm

C) st

D) pq

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E) उपरोक्त में से कोई नही

प्रश्ि 10: शब्द “everyone” का कूट ______ है ।

A) ef

B) st

C) vq

D) nr

E) उपरोक्त में से कोई नही

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ANSWER KEYS and SOLUTIONS:

1) – E) 2) – D) 3) – D) 4) – C) 5) – A) 6) – B)
7) – B) 8) – D) 9) – B) 10) – C)
Solution 1: E)

From I and II, we conclude that “memories” is coded as “mno”.

From I and III, we conclude that “never” is coded as “ghi”.

From II and III, we conclude that “mind” is coded as “wxy”.

From II and IV, we conclude that “remain” is coded as “abc”.

From III and IV, we conclude that “code” is coded as “def”.

From I alone, we conclude that either “golden” or “fade” is coded as “xyz” or “qrs”.

From II alone, we conclude that “in” is coded as “tuv”.

From III alone, we conclude that “data” is coded as “pqr”.

From IV alone, we conclude that either “secret” or “hidden” is coded as “jkl” or “efg” in
any order.

The final table is shown below:

Word golden memories never fade remain in mind code data secret hidden
qrs/ efg/
Code xyz/qrs mno ghi abc tuv wxy def pqr jkl/efg
xyz jkl
Either “golden” or “fade” is coded as “xyz”. So, it cannot be determined.

Hence, option e.
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Solution 2: D)

The code for “mind” is “wxy”.

Hence, option d.

Solution 3: D)

Either “fade code” or “golden code” is coded as “def qrs”.

Hence, option d.

Solution 4: C)

“memories” is coded as “mno”. “code” is coded as “def” and “enjoy” can be coded as
“rst”.

Hence, option c.

Solution 5: A)

“data” is coded as “pqr”. “never” is coded as “ghi”.

Hence, option a.

Solution 6: B)

From statement I, II and III, we conclude that “to” is coded as “st”

From statement I and IV, we conclude that “leads” is coded as “nr”

From statement I and II, we conclude that “trip” is coded as “lm”

From statement I and III, we conclude that “sudden” is coded as “pq” and “adventure” is
coded as “mt”

From statement III and IV, we conclude that “nature” is coded as “ef” and “plans” is
coded as “dc”

From statement II, we conclude that “mountains” is coded as “rb”

From statement IV, we conclude that “everyone” is coded as “vq”

The words are coded as given below:

Words sudden trips leads to adventure mountains plans nature everyone

codes pq lm nr st mt rb dc ef vq
The word “nature” is coded as “ef”.

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Hence, option b.

Solution 7: B)

The word “plans” is coded as “dc”.

Hence, option b.

Solution 8: D)

The word “adventure” is coded as “mt”.

Hence, option d.

Solution 9: B)

The word “trips” is coded as “lm”.

Hence, option b.

Solution 10: C)

“vq” is the code of the word “everyone”.

Hence, option c.

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Miscellaneous

Introduction:
Any 'Series' is the order of sequence of elements like - letters (or words), digits (or
numbers) or symbols, and also any two or three elements which are arranged in such a
manner that position of each element is defined according to some specific rules.
There are different types of series as given below,
1. Alphanumeric:
There are different type alphanumeric series which include elements among alphabets,
numbers or symbols.
Alphabet-Number Series → P 8 G 7 H K W 2 3 T Y U 6 1
Number-Symbol Series → 5 8 % 2 $ # 1 3 & 9 4 ! @ 1
Alphabet-Symbol Series → W & Q R $ T H % @ A M &
Number-Alphabet-Symbol Series → 2 E & % W Q 1 3 P # L @
Example:
P6@#DO45P%*!S2&3FZ+
The common terminology used in the ‘series’ questions are given below:
Here, ‘@’ is preceded by ‘#’ and succeeded (followed) by ‘6’.
The 5th element from the left end is ‘D’, and 5th element from the right end is ‘&’.
The 3rd number from the left end is ‘5’, and 2nd number from the right end is ‘2’.

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The 2nd alphabet (letter) from the left end is ‘D’, and 3rd alphabet (letter) from the right
end is ‘S’.
The 3rd symbol from the left end is ‘%’, and 4th symbol from the right end is ‘*’.
2. Word Arrangement:
Series of words (or set of letters) are arranged in certain manner such that position of
each letter is specified.
For example:
GNSI PELB STEB IOLP
Here, 3rd letter (from the right) of the 3rd word (from the left) is ‘T’ as 3rd word from the
left is STEB, and 3rd letter from the right of STEB is ‘T’.
The 4th letter (from the left) of the 4th word (from the right) is ‘I’, as 4th word from the
right is GNSI, and 4th letter from the left of GNSI is ‘I’.
3. Number Arrangement:
Series of numbers are arranged in certain manner such that position of each number is
specified.
For example:
6315 8847 5231 9492
Here, 3rd digit (from the right) of the 3rd number (from the left) is ‘2’, as 3rd number
from the left is 5231, and 3rd digit from the right of 5231 is ‘2’.
The 4th digit (from the left) of the 4th number (from the right) is ‘5’, as 4th number from
the left is 6315, and 4th digit from the left of 6315 is ‘5’.
4. Alphabets:
Any word (or set of letters) where the letters are arranged in specific order.
For example:
‘PRACTICE’
Here, 2nd alphabet (letter) from the right is ‘C’, and 3rd alphabet (letter) from the left is
‘A’.
Here, as many letter are between P and T in the word is same the number of letters
between them according to English alphabetical series. As, there are three letters
between P and T in the word (R, A and C), and also there are three letters between P
and T in English Alphabetical Series (Q, R and S).
5. Numbers:
Any number (or set of digits) where the digits are arranged in specific order.
For example:
‘64391829’
Here, 2nd digit from the right is ‘2’, and 3rd digit from the left is ‘3’.
Here, as many digits are between 6 and 9 in the number is same the number of digits
between them according to whole number series (from 0 to 9). As, there are two
numbers between 6 and 9 in the number (4 and 3), and also there are two numbers
between 6 and 9 i.e., 7 and 8 in whole number series (from 0 to 9).

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Directions(1-4): Study the following arrangement of numbers, symbols and letters
carefully and answer the questions:

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Question 1: In the given arrangement, what is the sum of the 2nd number from the left
end and 3rd number from the right end?
A) 12

B) 6

C) 11

D) 9

E) None of the above

Question 2: If all the letters are dropped from the given arrangement, which element
will be 3rd to the left of 2nd number from the right end?
A) >

B) +

C) 7

D) *

E) None of the above

Question 3: In the given arrangement, there are ___ letters between “E” and “A”.
A) Six

B) Four

C) Nine

D) Seven

E) None of the above

Question 4: In the given arrangement, how many such symbols are there which are
immediately followed by a number and immediately preceded by a letter?
A) Three

B) Four

C) Two

D) Five

E) None of the above

Question 5: How many pairs of letters are there in the word ‘TRADITION’ which has as
many letters between them as well as we have in the English alphabetical series from
both backward and forward direction?

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A) One

B) Two

C) Three

D) Four

E) None

Question 6: Which of the following letter will be 7th letter from the left end if the letters
at even positions are replaced by succeeding letter in the word “UNIVERSITY” such that
from left end “U” is at odd position and “N” is at even position and so on?
A) Z

B) T

C) S

D) J

E) None of these

Question 7: Which of the following letter will be 8th letter from the right end if the
letters of the word “URBANIZATION” are arranged in reverse alphabetical order from left
to right?
A) N

B) A

C) B

D) O

E) None of these

Question 8: If all the alphabets of the word ANDROID are interchanged i.e. first and
last, second and second last and so on, then which alphabet is 2nd to the right of 3rd
element from the left end of the new word formed?
A) D

B) A

C) R

D) Cannot be determined

E) None of these

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Question 9: If we add “1” to all the digits of the number 453128687875, then what will
be the sum of 4th, 8th, 9th, and 11th digits from the left end after the rearrangement?
A) 27

B) 29

C) 30

D) 26

E) None of the above

Question 10: If we add ‘1’ to all the even digits of the number 9437678482267, then,
which digit(s) appears, more than twice after the rearrangement?
A) Only 7

B) Only 3 and 9

C) Only 5 and 7

D) Only 9 and 7

E) Only 3, 7 and 9

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ू क
ा अध्ययन करें और सवालों के उत्तर दें |

T5@E#W2S$MB^6V&3U*7+C>4R9<A8

प्रश्ि 1: ढदए गए व्यवस्था में, बाएां छोर से दस

ू री सांख्या और दाएँ छोर से तीसरी सांख्या का योग ककतना है ?
A) 12

B) 6

C) 11

D) 9

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 2: यढद ढदए गए व्यवस्था से सभी अिर को हटा ढदया जाता है तो दाएँ छोर से दस
ू री सांख्या के बाएां से तीसरा
तत्व कौन सा होगा?
A) >

B) +

C) 7

D) *

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E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 3: ढदए गए व्यवस्था में, "E" और "A" के बीच ______ अिर है |

A) छह

B) चार

C) नौ

D) सात

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 4: ढदए गए व्यवस्था में, ऐसे ककतने प्रनतक है क्जनके तत्काल बाद एक सांख्या और तत्काल पहले एक अिर
है ?
A) तीन

B) चार

C) दो

D) पाांच

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 5: शब्द ‘TRADITION’ में अिरों के ऐसे ककतने जोडे हैं क्जनके बीच उतने ही अिर हैं क्जतने कक अांग्रेजी
वणामाला क्रम में होते हैं (दोनों आगे और पीछे की ढदशा में )?
A) एक

B) दो

C) तीन

D) चार

E) एक भी नहीां

प्रश्ि 6: यढद शब्द “UNIVERSITY” में सम स्थान पर क्स्थत अिरों को अगले अिर से प्रनतस्थावपत ककया जाता है
तो बाएां छोर से सातवाां अिर कौन सा होगा जहाँ बाएां छोर से "U" ववषम स्थान पर है और "N" सम स्थान पर है
और इसी तरह?

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A) Z

B) T

C) S

D) J

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 7: यढद शब्द “URBANIZATION” के अिरों को बाएां से दाएँ वणामाला के उलट क्रम में व्यवक्स्थत ककया
जाता है तो दाएँ छोर से आठवाां अिर कौन सा होगा?
A) N

B) A

C) B

D) O

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 8: यढद शब्द ANDROID के अिरों को आपस में बदल ढदया जाता है अथाात पहला और अांनतम, दस
ू रा और
दस
ू रा सबसे अांनतम, और इसी तरह अन्य अिरों को भी बदला जाता है तो ननममात नए शब्द के बाएां छोर से तीसरे
तत्व के दाएँ से दस
ू रा अिर कौन सा है ?
A) D

B) A

C) R

D) ननधाारत नहीां ककया जा सकता

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

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प्रश्ि 9: यढद हम सांख्या 453128687875 के सभी अांकों में "1' जोड दें , तो पुनव्यावस्था के बाद बाएां छोर से
चौथे, आठवें , नौवें और ग्यारहवें अांक का योग ककतना होगा?
A) 27

B) 29

C) 30

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D) 26

E) इनमे से कोई नहीां

प्रश्ि 10: यढद हम सांख्या 9437678482267 के सभी सम अांकों में '1' जोडें, तो पुनव्यावस्था के बाद कौन सा
अांक दो से अधधक बार प्रकट होता है ?
A) Only 7

B) Only 3 and 9

C) Only 5 and 7

D) Only 9 and 7

E) Only 3, 7 and 9

ANSWER KEYS and SOLUTIONS:

1) - B) 2) - B) 3) - E) 4) - B) 5) - A) 6) - C)
7) - D) 8) - A) 9) - A) 10) - E)
Solution 1: B)

T5@E#W2S$MB^6V&3U*7+C>4R9<A8

In the given arrangement, “2” is the 2nd number from the left end. “4” is the 3rd number
from the right end.

Sum = (2 + 4) = 6

Hence, option b.

Solution 2: B)

T5@E#W2S$MB^6V&3U*7+C>4R9<A8

If all the letters are dropped from the given arrangement, the arrangement obtained is:

5@#2$^6&3*7+>49<8

The element, which is 3rd to the left of 2nd number from the right end, is “+”.

Hence, option b.

Solution 3: E)

T5@E#W2S$MB^6V&3U*7+C>4R9<A8

There are eight letters between “E” and “A”.

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Hence, option e.

Solution 4: B)

T5@E#W2S$MB^6V&3U*7+C>4R9<A8

There are four such symbols in the given arrangement which are immediately followed
by a number and immediately preceded by a letter.

Hence, option b.

Solution 5: A)

Given word,

TRADITION so, there is only one such pair i.e., NO.

Hence, option a.

Solution 6: C)

If we replace the even positioned letters with their respective succeeding letter then we
would get the following word “UOIWESSJTZ”.

So, the letter, which is 7th from the left end is ‘S’.

Hence, option c.

Solution 7: D)

If arrange the letters in reverse alphabetical order then we would get the following word
“ZUTRONNIIBAA”.

So, the letter, which is 8th from the right end is ‘O’.

Hence, option d.

Solution 8: A)

Given word: ANDROID

After interchanging: DIORDNA

So, the alphabet 2nd to the right of 3rd element from the left end is ‘D’.

Hence, option a.

Solution 9: A)

Given number:

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453128687875

After adding “1” to all the digits we get:

564239798986

The 4th, 8th, 9th, and 11th digits from the left end after rearrangement is ‘2’, ‘9’, ‘8’, and
‘8’.

So, the required sum will be (2 + 9 + 8 + 8) = 27.

Hence, option a.

Solution 10: E)

Given number:

9437678482267

After we add one to all even digits we get:

9537779593377

‘9’, ‘3’, and ‘7’, will appear more than twice.

Hence, option e.

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