Complete the series: Z, Y, X, W, V, U, __, __

The correct answer is A: T, S. The series is in reverse alphabetical order, decreasing by 1 each time. After U comes T, then S.

Series: 4, 12, 36, 108, 324, ?, 2916. What is the missing number?

The correct answer is A: 972. Each number is multiplied by 3: 4×3=12, 12×3=36, 36×3=108, 108×3=324, 324×3=972, 972×3=2916.

Pointing to a man, Neha said, 'His mother is my mother's only daughter.' How is the man related to Neha?

The correct answer is A: Brother. Neha's mother's only daughter is Neha herself. The man's mother is Neha, so the man is Neha's son. Wait - recalculate: His mother = Neha's mother's only daughter = Neha. So he is Neha's son. But checking options, if he's her son, that's not listed properly. Re-read: 'His mother is my mother's only d

In a family, P is the mother of Q, R is the father of Q, S is the brother of Q, and T is the daughter of S. How is T related to P?

The correct answer is A: Granddaughter. T is the daughter of S. S is the brother of Q. Q is the son/daughter of P. Therefore, T is the granddaughter of P.

In a series: 10, 11, 13, 16, 20, ?, what is the next number and what is the pattern?

The correct answer is A: 25 (difference increases by 1 each time). Differences: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. So next difference is 5, therefore 20+5=25

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Central Exam — Reasoning Ability — Direction & Distance

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Q.1 Easy Direction & Distance

Raj starts from point A and walks 10 km North, then turns 90° clockwise and walks 5 km. Then turns 90° counter-clockwise and walks 8 km. What is his final position relative to point A?

A 10 km North and 5 km East

B 18 km North and 5 km East

C 10 km North and 13 km East

D 8 km North and 5 km East

Correct Answer: B. 18 km North and 5 km East

Explanation:

North 10 km, East 5 km (clockwise turn), then North 8 km more. Total: 18 km North, 5 km East

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Q.2 Easy Direction & Distance

In a seating arrangement, A sits 4 seats to the right of B. C sits 2 seats to the left of B. If they are arranged in a straight line, what is the order from left to right?

A C, B, A

B A, B, C

C B, C, A

D C, A, B

Correct Answer: A. C, B, A

Explanation:

C is 2 seats left of B, A is 4 seats right of B. Order: C(leftmost), B, then A(rightmost)

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Q.3 Easy Direction & Distance

Mohan is the father of Priya. Priya is the mother of Arjun. Arjun is the brother of Neha. What is the relation between Mohan and Neha?

A Grandfather

B Father

C Brother

D Uncle

Correct Answer: A. Grandfather

Explanation:

Mohan is father of Priya, Priya is mother of Arjun and Neha. Therefore, Mohan is grandfather of Neha

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Q.4 Easy Direction & Distance

If CODING is written as DPEJOH, how is REASON written in the same code?

A SFBTPO

B SFBSPO

C TFBTPO

D SFBSON

Correct Answer: A. SFBTPO

Explanation:

Each letter is shifted by +1 position in alphabet. R→S, E→F, A→B, S→T, O→P, N→O

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Q.5 Easy Direction & Distance

All birds are animals. All eagles are birds. Therefore, all eagles are animals. This is an example of which type of reasoning?

A Invalid syllogism

B Valid syllogism

C Inductive reasoning

D Abductive reasoning

Correct Answer: B. Valid syllogism

Explanation:

This follows valid deductive syllogism: Major premise → Minor premise → Conclusion

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Q.6 Easy Direction & Distance

Find the missing number: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?

A 40

B 42

C 45

D 50

Correct Answer: B. 42

Explanation:

Series follows pattern n(n+1): 1×2=2, 2×3=6, 3×4=12, 4×5=20, 5×6=30, 6×7=42

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Q.7 Easy Direction & Distance

Dog : Bark :: Cat : ?

A Meow

B Scratch

C Hunt

D Jump

Correct Answer: A. Meow

Explanation:

Dog's characteristic sound is bark, Cat's characteristic sound is meow

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Q.8 Medium Direction & Distance

Five friends A, B, C, D, E sit in a row. B sits between A and C. D is not adjacent to C. E is at one end. Who sits in the middle?

A A

B B

C C

D D

Correct Answer: B. B

Explanation:

E at end, arrangement: E-A-B-C-D or D-C-B-A-E. B sits in middle position

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Q.9 Medium Direction & Distance

Vikram starts at point X, goes 8 km South, then 6 km West, then 4 km North. How far is he from X and in which direction?

A 4 km South-West

B 4 km North-East

C √52 km South-West

D √100 km West

Correct Answer: C. √52 km South-West

Explanation:

Net displacement: 4 km South, 6 km West. Distance = √(16+36) = √52 km South-West

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Q.10 Medium Direction & Distance

In a code, APPLE is written as 1-16-16-12-5. How is GRAPE written?

A 7-18-1-16-5

B 7-19-1-16-5

C 7-18-2-16-5

D 8-18-1-16-5

Correct Answer: A. 7-18-1-16-5

Explanation:

Letters coded by position in alphabet: G=7, R=18, A=1, P=16, E=5

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