Series & Analogies
Q.1
Easy
In a series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?, what is the next number?
Explanation:
The pattern is n(n+1): 1×2=2, 2×3=6, 3×4=12, 4×5=20, 5×6=30, 6×7=42
Q.2
Easy
If MOTHER is coded as 134589, then FATHER is coded as?
A
614589
B
614589
C
614589
D
614589
Correct Answer:
A. 614589
Explanation:
M=1, O=3, T=4, H=5, E=8, R=9. F=6, A=1, T=4, H=5, E=8, R=9 gives 614589
Q.3
Easy
A is the sister of B. B is the brother of C. C is the father of D. How is A related to D?
A
Aunt
B
Mother
C
Sister
D
Cousin
Explanation:
A is sister of B, B is brother of C, C is father of D. So A is aunt of D.
Q.4
Easy
In a row of 10 students, Rajesh is 5th from left. What is his position from right?
Explanation:
Position from right = Total + 1 - Position from left = 10 + 1 - 5 = 6th
Q.5
Easy
Ravi goes 5 km north, then 3 km east, then 5 km south. How far is he from starting point?
A
3 km
B
5 km
C
8 km
D
13 km
Explanation:
North 5 km and South 5 km cancel out. Only 3 km east remains.
Q.6
Easy
All birds are animals. All animals are living beings. Therefore, all birds are living beings. This is an example of?
A
Valid Syllogism
B
Invalid Syllogism
C
Fallacy
D
Paradox
Correct Answer:
A. Valid Syllogism
Explanation:
This follows the valid syllogistic form: All A are B, All B are C, Therefore All A are C.
Q.7
Easy
In a series: 3, 9, 27, 81, ?, what is the next term?
Explanation:
Each term is multiplied by 3: 3×3=9, 9×3=27, 27×3=81, 81×3=243
Q.8
Easy
Book is to Author as Film is to?
A
Director
B
Actor
C
Producer
D
Camera
Correct Answer:
A. Director
Explanation:
Author creates a Book similarly Director creates a Film.
Q.9
Medium
In a series: 5, 11, 23, 47, ?, what is the next number?
Explanation:
Pattern: ×2+1: 5×2+1=11, 11×2+1=23, 23×2+1=47, 47×2+1=95
Q.10
Medium
If CAT = 3, DOG = 3, ELEPHANT = 4, then ZEBRA = ?
Explanation:
Count of vowels: CAT(A)=1, DOG(O)=1, ELEPHANT(E,A)=2, ZEBRA(E,A)=2. Actually, ZEBRA has E and A = 2 vowels. Wait - checking again: Z-E-B-R-A has E,A = 2. Let me reconsider: if counting syllables or letters with curves: Z(0),E(0),B(1),R(0),A(0)=1? Pattern might be unique letters or vowel positions. ZEBRA = 5 letters.
