Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
Q.1
Easy
VIOLIN is to MUSIC as PAINTBRUSH is to:
A
ARTIST
B
ART
C
CANVAS
D
COLOR
Explanation:
VIOLIN is an instrument used to create MUSIC. PAINTBRUSH is an instrument used to create ART. The relationship is tool-to-output.
Q.2
Easy
A man is the father of his brother's son. What is their relationship?
A
Uncle
B
Nephew
C
Cousin
D
Brother
Explanation:
A man's brother's son = the man's nephew. Therefore, the man is the uncle of his brother's son.
Q.3
Easy
Series: 10, 20, 40, 80, 160, ?, 640. What should replace the question mark?
Explanation:
Each term is multiplied by 2: 10×2=20, 20×2=40, 40×2=80, 80×2=160, 160×2=320, 320×2=640.
Q.4
Easy
WINTER is to COLD as SUMMER is to:
A
HOT
B
WARM
C
BRIGHT
D
SUN
Explanation:
WINTER is characterized by COLD temperature. SUMMER is characterized by HOT temperature. The relationship is season-to-temperature characteristic.
Q.5
Easy
DOCTOR is to HOSPITAL as TEACHER is to:
A
EDUCATION
B
SCHOOL
C
STUDENT
D
SUBJECT
Correct Answer:
B. SCHOOL
Explanation:
DOCTOR works in a HOSPITAL. TEACHER works in a SCHOOL. The relationship is profession-to-workplace.
Q.6
Easy
In a puzzle, there are 7 people: A, B, C, D, E, F, G sitting in a row. E is 4th from left. C is 2nd from left. G is 5th from right. What is B's position from left if B is immediately right of C?
Explanation:
C is 2nd from left, B is immediately right of C, so B is 3rd from left.
Q.7
Easy
OCEAN is to WATER as DESERT is to:
A
SAND
B
HOT
C
CAMEL
D
DRY
Explanation:
OCEAN is made of/contains WATER. DESERT is made of/contains SAND. The relationship is composition.
Q.8
Easy
Series: 4, 12, 36, 108, 324, ?, 2916. What is the missing number?
A
972
B
1008
C
900
D
1080
Explanation:
Each number is multiplied by 3: 4×3=12, 12×3=36, 36×3=108, 108×3=324, 324×3=972, 972×3=2916.
Q.9
Easy
Find the odd one out: TRIANGLE, SQUARE, PENTAGON, HEXAGON, CIRCLE
A
TRIANGLE
B
SQUARE
C
CIRCLE
D
HEXAGON
Correct Answer:
C. CIRCLE
Explanation:
Triangle, Square, Pentagon, and Hexagon are all polygons (have straight sides and vertices). Circle is the only curved shape without straight sides.
Q.10
Easy
LAMP is to LIGHT as THERMOMETER is to:
A
HEAT
B
TEMPERATURE
C
MEASURE
D
SCIENCE
Correct Answer:
B. TEMPERATURE
Explanation:
LAMP produces LIGHT. THERMOMETER measures TEMPERATURE. Relationship is object-to-purpose.
