Series: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ?, what should replace the question mark?

The correct answer is A: 96. Each number is multiplied by 2: 3×2=6, 6×2=12, 12×2=24, 24×2=48, 48×2=96

A E, E ≥ A, C > D. Arrange in ascending order.

The correct answer is C: D E and E ≥ A: D > E ≥ A. From C > D: C > D > E ≥ A. From B ≥ C and A D > E ≥ A, but A < B. Final: D < E < A < C < B.

VIOLIN is to MUSIC as PAINTBRUSH is to:

The correct answer is B: ART. VIOLIN is an instrument used to create MUSIC. PAINTBRUSH is an instrument used to create ART. The relationship is tool-to-output.

If X's father is Y's brother, and Y's mother is Z's wife, what is X's relationship to Z?

The correct answer is B: Grandson. Y's mother = Z's wife (Z is Y's father). X's father = Y's brother = Z's son. So X is Z's grandson

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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 Easy Direction & Distance

Pen : Write :: Knife : ?

A Sharp

B Cut

C Hold

D Metal

Correct Answer: B. Cut

Explanation:

Pen is used to write; Knife is used to cut. Tool to its primary function

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Q.9 Easy Direction & Distance

Five friends A, B, C, D, E are sitting in a row. B is to the right of A. C is between B and D. E is to the right of D. Who is sitting in the middle?

A A

B B

C C

D D

Correct Answer: C. C

Explanation:

Order is A-B-C-D-E. C is in the middle (3rd position out of 5).

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Q.10 Easy Direction & Distance

A person walks 8 km East, then 6 km North, then 8 km West. How far is he from the starting point?

A 6 km

B 8 km

C 10 km

D 14 km

Correct Answer: A. 6 km

Explanation:

Net displacement: East 8km and West 8km cancel out. Only 6 km North remains. Distance from start = 6 km.

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