Six people A, B, C, D, E, F sit around a circular table facing inward. D is opposite to B. A is to the right of B. C is between A and F. E is between D and F. Who sits opposite to A?

The correct answer is C: E. Arranging clockwise: B, A, C, E, D, F. D opposite B (given). A right of B (given). C between A-F, E between D-F. C is opposite to A.

All cats are animals. Some animals are pets. Which of the following conclusions is definitely true?

The correct answer is B: Some cats are pets. From 'All cats are animals' and 'Some animals are pets', we can only conclude that it's possible some cats are pets, but not definite.

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

The correct answer is A: 7-18-1-16-5. Letters coded by position in alphabet: G=7, R=18, A=1, P=16, E=5

In a seating arrangement, 5 people sit in a row. M is at one end. P is third from the left. Q is between M and P. R and S are the remaining people. If M is on the left, who is at the rightmost position?

The correct answer is D: Either R or S. M at position 1. P at position 3. Q at position 2 (between M and P). R and S at positions 4 and 5. Either could be rightmost.

Series: 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, ? What comes next?

The correct answer is A: 127. Pattern: 2¹+1=3, 2³-1=7, 2⁴-1=15, 2⁵-1=31, 2⁶-1=63, 2⁷-1=127. Each is 2ⁿ-1 where n starts at 2

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Q.241 Medium Ranking & Order

Six boxes are arranged in order: P, Q, R, S, T, U. R is to the right of Q. T is to the left of U. P is to the left of Q. Which box is in the middle?

A Q

B R

C S

D T

Correct Answer: C. S

Explanation:

Order: P < Q < R, and T < U. With S between them: P-Q-R-S-T-U. S is at position 4 in a 6-box arrangement, making it central

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Q.242 Medium Ranking & Order

In a series: 5, 11, 23, 47, 95, ?. What is the next number?

A 191

B 187

C 189

D 193

Correct Answer: A. 191

Explanation:

Pattern: ×2+1: 5×2+1=11, 11×2+1=23, 23×2+1=47, 47×2+1=95, 95×2+1=191

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Q.243 Medium Ranking & Order

Standing in a circle, Aman, Bina, Charu, and Deepak are arranged such that Aman is directly opposite Charu. Bina is to the right of Aman. Where is Deepak?

A To the left of Aman

B Between Aman and Bina

C To the left of Charu

D Between Charu and Aman

Correct Answer: A. To the left of Aman

Explanation:

In a circle of 4: Aman opposite Charu. Bina right of Aman. Then Deepak must be left of Aman (or equivalently, between Aman and Charu on left side)

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Q.244 Medium Ranking & Order

Some cats are animals. All animals are living things. Therefore, some cats are living things. Is this conclusion valid?

A Yes, valid

B No, invalid

C Partially valid

D Cannot determine

Correct Answer: A. Yes, valid

Explanation:

If all animals are living things and some cats are animals, then logically some cats must be living things. This is a valid syllogistic conclusion

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Q.245 Medium Ranking & Order

All doctors are professionals. Some professionals are ethical. Which conclusion is valid?

A All doctors are ethical

B Some doctors are ethical

C No doctors are ethical

D None can be concluded

Correct Answer: D. None can be concluded

Explanation:

From 'All doctors are professionals' and 'Some professionals are ethical', we cannot definitively conclude anything about the relationship between doctors and ethical people, as the 'some professionals' may or may not include doctors.

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Q.246 Medium Ranking & Order

In a series, if each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by 2 and adding 1: 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, ?, then the next term is?

A 62

B 63

C 64

D 65

Correct Answer: B. 63

Explanation:

Pattern: (1×2)+1=3, (3×2)+1=7, (7×2)+1=15, (15×2)+1=31, (31×2)+1=63. The next term is 63.

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Q.247 Medium Ranking & Order

Five friends A, B, C, D, E are sitting in a row. D is between A and E. B is between E and C. What is the seating order from left to right?

A A, D, E, B, C

B A, E, D, B, C

C C, B, E, D, A

D A, D, E, C, B

Correct Answer: A. A, D, E, B, C

Explanation:

D is between A and E means either A-D-E or E-D-A. B is between E and C means E-B-C. Combining: A-D-E-B-C satisfies both conditions.

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Q.248 Medium Ranking & Order

If the relationship 'X is the father of Y' is true, and 'Y is the brother of Z', then which statement must be true?

A X is the grandfather of Z

B X is the father of Z

C Z is the son of X

D X and Z are siblings

Correct Answer: B. X is the father of Z

Explanation:

If X is father of Y, and Y is brother of Z, then Z must be a child of X. Since Y is Z's brother, Z shares the same parents as Y. Therefore, X is the father of Z.

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