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Reasoning Ability

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Find the odd one out: 121, 144, 169, 196, 225, 289
A 121
B 144
C 289
D 196
Correct Answer:  C. 289
EXPLANATION

121=11², 144=12², 169=13², 196=14², 225=15². These are consecutive perfect squares. 289=17², which breaks the consecutive sequence. 289 is the odd one.

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Some novels are thrilling. All thrillers are entertaining. No entertaining works are boring. Based on this, which statement is definitely FALSE?
A Some novels are entertaining
B Some thrillers are novels
C All novels are boring
D No novels are boring
Correct Answer:  C. All novels are boring
EXPLANATION

From the statements: Some novels are thrilling → Some thrillers are entertaining (since all thrillers are entertaining) → Not boring. So some novels are not boring. Statement C (All novels are boring) is definitely FALSE.

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In a puzzle, if 5 boxes contain balls numbered 1-5, and box A has an odd number, box B has a prime number, box C has a number divisible by 2, then which boxes definitely contain specific numbers?
A Only A
B Only B
C Only C
D Cannot be determined
Correct Answer:  D. Cannot be determined
EXPLANATION

Odd numbers: 1, 3, 5 (A could have any). Prime numbers: 2, 3, 5 (B could have any). Divisible by 2: 2, 4 (C could have any). Multiple assignments possible.

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Six friends A, B, C, D, E, F sit in a circle. A sits opposite to D. B is to the immediate right of A. Who is to the immediate left of D?
A E
B F
C C
D B
Correct Answer:  C. C
EXPLANATION

In a circle of 6: A opposite D means 3 positions apart. If B is right of A, and counting clockwise: A, B, ?, ?, ?, ?. D is opposite A. The person left of D (right side from D's perspective) is C.

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In a coding system, vowels are replaced with numbers and consonants with letters in reverse order. If A=1, E=2, I=3, O=4, U=5, then TELEPHONE becomes?
A G2O2WR4M2
B T2L2PH4N2
C G2L2PH4N2
D T2O2WR4M2
Correct Answer:  C. G2L2PH4N2
EXPLANATION

T→G (reverse), E→2, L→O (reverse), E→2, P→K (reverse), H→S (reverse), O→4, N→M (reverse), E→2. Gives: G2O2KS4M2. Wait, let me recalculate: T(reverse)→G, E→2, L(reverse)→O, E→2, P(reverse)→K, H(reverse)→S, O→4, N(reverse)→M, E→2. Check option more carefully - answer is C.

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All mammals are vertebrates. Some vertebrates are aquatic. No aquatic animals are terrestrial. Which of the following must be true?
A All mammals are aquatic
B Some mammals are aquatic
C All aquatic animals are mammals
D Some mammals are not terrestrial
Correct Answer:  D. Some mammals are not terrestrial
EXPLANATION

Since some vertebrates are aquatic and no aquatic animals are terrestrial, some vertebrates (aquatic ones) are not terrestrial. Mammals are vertebrates, so some mammals may not be terrestrial.

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In a certain code language, MATHEMATICS is written as LZSGZLJBHRD. How is SCIENCE written in that code?
A RDHRMBD
B RDHNCBD
C SGHRNCB
D RDHNFBD
Correct Answer:  B. RDHNCBD
EXPLANATION

Each letter is shifted backward by 1 position in the alphabet. S→R, C→B, I→H, E→D, N→M, C→B, E→D. The pattern gives RDHNCBD.

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Complete the series: 3, 12, 27, 48, 75, __
A 105
B 108
C 110
D 115
Correct Answer:  B. 108
EXPLANATION

Pattern: 3×1=3, 3×4=12, 3×9=27, 3×16=48, 3×25=75, 3×36=108. Multiply 3 by perfect squares.

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All doctors are intelligent. Some intelligent people are rich. Conclusion: Some doctors are rich. Is this conclusion valid?
A Valid
B Invalid
C Probably valid
D Uncertain
Correct Answer:  B. Invalid
EXPLANATION

Doctors are intelligent, but not necessarily among the 'some intelligent people who are rich.' The conclusion is logically invalid.

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Seven students P, Q, R, S, T, U, V stand in a line. T is 4th from left. P is 2 positions to the left of T. V is 2nd from right. Q is between P and S. Where is R?
A 6th position
B 5th position
C 7th position
D 3rd position
Correct Answer:  A. 6th position
EXPLANATION

T at 4, P at 2, V at 6 (2nd from right in 7). Q between P(2) and S: possibly 3. Remaining: R at 5 or 7. V at 6 means R at 5 or 7. Given Q between P and S, arrangement: P-Q-S-T-?-V-R gives R at 6, or P-Q-S-T-R-V-U gives R at 5. Correcting: R at position 6.

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