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Reasoning Ability
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement

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All scholars are intelligent. Some intelligent people are ambitious. Conclusion: Some scholars are ambitious. Is this conclusion valid?
A Yes, definitely
B No, not necessarily
C Cannot be determined
D Yes, possibly
Correct Answer:  B. No, not necessarily
EXPLANATION

The conclusion doesn't necessarily follow. 'Some intelligent' doesn't confirm 'some scholars' are ambitious, as the overlap between scholars and ambitious people is not established.

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If COMPUTER is coded as EQOVWVGT, what is the code for EXAMINATION?
A GZCOKODGKQP
B GZCOKODGKQQ
C GZCOKODGKPL
D GZCOKODGKOU
Correct Answer:  A. GZCOKODGKQP
EXPLANATION

Each letter is shifted 2 positions forward in the alphabet. E→G, X→Z, A→C, M→O, I→K, N→P, A→C, T→V, I→K, O→Q, N→P.

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Starting from point A, Raj walks 5 km North, then 12 km East, then 3 km South. How far is he from point A?
A 13 km
B 15 km
C 20 km
D 17 km
Correct Answer:  A. 13 km
EXPLANATION

Final position: 12 km East, 2 km North from A. Distance = √(12² + 2²) = √148 ≈ 13 km (closest option).

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Pointing to a photograph, Ravi says 'She is the daughter of my father's only son's wife.' How is the person in the photograph related to Ravi?
A Sister
B Niece
C Daughter
D Cousin
Correct Answer:  B. Niece
EXPLANATION

Father's only son = Ravi himself. Ravi's wife's daughter = Ravi's daughter, but the relationship stated points to Ravi's brother's daughter = Niece.

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In a circular seating arrangement, 6 people (A, B, C, D, E, F) sit around a table. A sits opposite to D. B sits to the immediate right of A. C sits between E and F. Who sits to the left of A?
A F
B E
C C
D B
Correct Answer:  A. F
EXPLANATION

In circular arrangement with A opposite D, B right of A, the left of A must be F based on the constraint that C sits between E and F.

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PAINTING is to BRUSH as WRITING is to:
A Paper
B Pen
C Ink
D Hand
Correct Answer:  B. Pen
EXPLANATION

Brush is the tool used for painting; pen is the tool used for writing. The relationship is activity to instrument.

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Four boxes contain items worth Rs.100, Rs.200, Rs.300, Rs.400. Box A has more value than Box B. Box C has less value than Box D. Box B has more value than Box D. What is the value in Box A?
A Rs.100
B Rs.300
C Rs.400
D Cannot be determined
Correct Answer:  C. Rs.400
EXPLANATION

From constraints: A>B, B>D, C<D. This gives order: A>B>D and C<D. So A must be the highest value = Rs.400.

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Syllogism: All birds have wings. All eagles are birds. Some flying animals are eagles. Therefore:
A All flying animals have wings
B Some flying animals have wings
C Some eagles are flying animals
D All eagles fly
Correct Answer:  B. Some flying animals have wings
EXPLANATION

Since some flying animals are eagles, and all eagles are birds with wings, it logically follows that some flying animals have wings.

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In a meeting of 8 people, they shake hands with each other exactly once. How many total handshakes occur?
A 28
B 32
C 35
D 36
Correct Answer:  A. 28
EXPLANATION

Total handshakes = C(8,2) = 8×7/2 = 28.

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Find the odd one out: APPLE, MANGO, CARROT, BANANA, GRAPE
A CARROT
B MANGO
C GRAPE
D BANANA
Correct Answer:  A. CARROT
EXPLANATION

CARROT is a vegetable, while all others are fruits.

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