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Q.1
Easy
Series & Analogies
In a series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?, what is the next number?
Correct Answer:
A. 42
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
Series & Analogies
If MOTHER is coded as 134589, then FATHER is coded as?
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
Series & Analogies
A is the sister of B. B is the brother of C. C is the father of D. How is A related to D?
Correct Answer:
A. Aunt
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
Series & Analogies
In a row of 10 students, Rajesh is 5th from left. What is his position from right?
Correct Answer:
A. 6th
Explanation:
Position from right = Total + 1 - Position from left = 10 + 1 - 5 = 6th
Q.5
Easy
Series & Analogies
Ravi goes 5 km north, then 3 km east, then 5 km south. How far is he from starting point?
Correct Answer:
A. 3 km
Explanation:
North 5 km and South 5 km cancel out. Only 3 km east remains.
Q.6
Easy
Series & Analogies
All birds are animals. All animals are living beings. Therefore, all birds are living beings. This is an example of?
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
Series & Analogies
In a series: 3, 9, 27, 81, ?, what is the next term?
Correct Answer:
A. 243
Explanation:
Each term is multiplied by 3: 3×3=9, 9×3=27, 27×3=81, 81×3=243
Q.8
Easy
Series & Analogies
Book is to Author as Film is to?
Correct Answer:
A. Director
Explanation:
Author creates a Book similarly Director creates a Film.
Q.9
Easy
Series & Analogies
In a series: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ?, what is the next number?
Correct Answer:
A. 96
Explanation:
Each number is multiplied by 2. 48 × 2 = 96
Q.10
Easy
Series & Analogies
Analogy: Mountain is to Valley as Peak is to?
Correct Answer:
B. Depression
Explanation:
Mountain and Valley are opposites. Peak and Depression are opposites.
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