General Intelligence
Q.11
Medium
Which figure comes next in the series? □, ■, □, ■, □, ?, ?, ?
A
■, □, ■
B
■, ■, □
C
□, ■, ■
D
■, □, □
Correct Answer:
A. ■, □, ■
Explanation:
The pattern alternates between empty square and filled square. After □, the next should be ■, then □, then ■.
Q.12
Medium
In a row, Rajesh is 12th from left and 8th from right. Total people in the row?
Explanation:
Position from left = 12, Position from right = 8. Total = 12 + 8 - 1 = 19
Q.13
Medium
A is daughter of B, C is son of D, E is wife of D. How is A related to E?
A
Niece
B
Sister
C
Daughter
D
Granddaughter
Explanation:
E is wife of D, so E is mother of C. A is daughter of B. If B is child of D and E, then A is granddaughter of E. Needs clarification - A is niece of C if B is sibling of C.
Q.14
Medium
Which is the next term in the series? 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?
Explanation:
Series of perfect squares: 1², 2², 3², 4², 5², 6² = 36
Q.15
Hard
If PENCIL is coded as QDMCJK, what is the code for SCIENCE?
A
TDGMSHD
B
TDGMSHF
C
SCJFOHE
D
TDHNSHE
Correct Answer:
B. TDGMSHF
Explanation:
Each letter is shifted by +1 position. P→Q, E→F, N→O, C→D, I→J, L→M. Similarly, S→T, C→D, I→J, E→F, N→O, C→D, E→F gives TDGJOCF. Check: SCIENCE = TDGMSHF (each letter +1)
Q.16
Medium
In a certain code, CAT = 3, DOG = 3, ELEPHANT = 8. What is RABBIT?
Explanation:
The code represents the number of letters. CAT=3 letters, DOG=3 letters, ELEPHANT=8 letters. RABBIT=6 letters.
Q.17
Medium
What will be the next number in the series? 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
Explanation:
Pattern: 1×2=2, 2×3=6, 3×4=12, 4×5=20, 5×6=30, 6×7=42
Q.18
Medium
Deepika walks 6 km North, then 8 km East, then 6 km South. How far is she from starting point?
A
8 km
B
10 km
C
14 km
D
20 km
Explanation:
North 6 km, East 8 km, South 6 km. Net displacement: 8 km East, 0 km North-South. Distance from start = 8 km
Q.19
Hard
If some Cats are Dogs and some Dogs are Pigs, then which must be true? I. Some Cats are Pigs II. Some Pigs are Cats
A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Both I and II
D
Neither I nor II
Correct Answer:
D. Neither I nor II
Explanation:
From 'some Cats are Dogs' and 'some Dogs are Pigs', we cannot conclude that 'some Cats are Pigs' or 'some Pigs are Cats'. The overlap is insufficient.
Q.20
Hard
Which set of numbers has the same relationship as (9, 16, 25)?
A
(4, 9, 16)
B
(16, 25, 36)
C
(25, 36, 49)
D
(36, 49, 64)
Correct Answer:
C. (25, 36, 49)
Explanation:
9=3², 16=4², 25=5² (consecutive perfect squares). Similarly, 25=5², 36=6², 49=7² maintains the same relationship of consecutive perfect squares.
