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1. Directions: In question below, select the related number from the given alternative.
8 : 28 :: 27 : ?
a. 8
b. 28
c. 65
d. 64

2. Directions: In question below, select the related letters from the given alternative.
BYCX : DWEV :: FUGT : ?
a. EHIJ
b. GHIJ
c. HSIR
d. SRHS

3. Directions: Select the correct group analogy.

Given set (63, 49, 35)
a. (81, 63, 45)

b. (64, 40, 28)

c. (72, 40, 24)
d. (72, 48, 24)
4. Directions: In question, select the related word from the given alternatives.
Affluent : Opulent : : Flourish : ?
a. Flatter

b. Comprise
c. Outflow
d. Prosper
5. Directions: In question below, select the related letters from the given alternatives.
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JLJH : QOQS : : FHFD : ?

a. VWVS
b. VWUS
c. USUW
d. USUV

6. A series of figures is given which can be grouped into classes. Select the group into which the
figure can be classified from the given responses.

a.
b.
c.
d.

137, 246, 589

246, 359, 178
358, 246, 179
123, 456, 789

7. Directions: In question, select the option which is different from other three alternatives.
a. 247
b. 306
c. 304
d. 285

8. Directions: In question, find the odd word from the given alternatives.
a. Hindrance
b. Obstacle
c. Obeisance
d. Impediment

9. Directions: In question below, find the odd letters from the given alternatives.
a. ABDE
b. MNPQ
c. EFHI
d. STUV
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10. Directions: In the following question, find the odd term from the given alternatives.
a. JKNS
b. MNQV
c. CDHM
d. OPSX

11. Directions: Find the odd number pair from the given alternatives.
a. 34-43
b. 55-62
c. 52-71
d. 83-92

12. In the following question, number of letters are skipped in between by a particular rule. Which
of the following series observes the rule?
a. ABFGJK
b. ACFJOU
c. MPQSTV
d. ADFHJL

13. In a code language HOTEL is coded as 55. Then how is BORE coded in that code language?
a. 38
b. 40
c. 34
d. 36

14. If (40 20) means 800 ; (16 8) means 24; (8 4) means 4 and (12 + 4) means 3, then 100 10
1000 1000 + 100 10 = ?
a. 1090
b. 0
c. 1900
d. 20

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15. In a certain code language DOCTOR is written as ILHYLW then how is STUDENT coded in that
code language?
a. SOXIASY
b. XYRIBSY
c. XYQIJSY
d. None of these

16. If MERCURY is written as FGAECAB in a code, how can RECUR be written in the code?
a. GCFIG
b. AGECA
c. ECAGE
d. AGCEA

17. If CAT is coded as 3120, what code number can be given to NAVIN?
a. 14122914
b. 49274654
c. 73957614
d. 14129214

18. In a symbolic language, ish lto inm means neat and tidy, qpr inm sen means small but neat
and hsm sen rso means good but erratic, then in this language, which symbolic code has been
used for but?
a. sen
b. ish
c. inm
d. hsm

19. Which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall
complete it?
_bcc_aabc_baab_cba
a. acbc
b. abac
c. abcc
d. acac
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20. Directions: In question, choose the correct alternative from the given one which will complete
the series.
X5C, U8F, ?, O17L, L23O
a. R12I
b. P12I
c. R10K
d. K10I

21. Directions: In question, a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative
from the given ones that will complete the series.
7, 17, 40, ?, 436
a. 149
b. 156
c. 198
d. 136

22. Find the wrong number in the given series.

462, 422, 380, 342, 306
a. 422
b. 380
c. 342
d. 306

23. Directions: A series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the
given ones that will complete the series.
2, 7, 27, 107, 427, ?
a. 1262
b. 1707
c. 4027
d. 4207

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24. Rajat introduced a man, He is my daughters maternal uncles Sons grandfather. How is Rajat
related with the man?
a. Son-in-law
b. Maternal uncle
c. Brother-in-law
d. Father-in-law

25. I. F is the brother of A.

II. C is the daughter of A.
III. K is the sister of F.
IV. G is the brother of C.
Who is the uncle of G?
a. A
b. C
c. K
d. F

26. Jaffar starting from a fixed point goes 15 km towards North and then after turning to his right he
goes 15 km. Then he goes 10, 15 and 15 km after turning to his left each time. How far is he
from his starting point?
a. 20 km
b. 15 km
c. 5 km
d. 10 km

27. Medha moves towards South-East for 7 km, then moves towards West for 14 km. Then she
moves towards North-West for 7 km and finally moves a distance of 4 km East and stands there.
How far is the starting point from where she stands now?
a. 10 km
b. 3 km
c. 4 km
d. 2 km

28. Arrange the following in the meaningful/logical order:

1. Exhaust
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2. Night
3. Day
4. Sleep
5. Work
a. 1, 3, 5, 2, 4
b. 3, 5, 1, 4, 2
c. 3, 5, 1, 2, 4
d. 3, 5, 2, 1, 4

29. Arrange the following words according to the dictionary?

1. Inventory
2. Involuntary
3. Invisible
4. Invariable
5. Investigate
a. 4, 2, 5, 3, 1
b. 4, 5, 1, 3, 2
c. 2, 5, 4, 1, 3
d. 4, 1, 5, 3, 2

30. In the question below, one or two statements is given followed by two
conclusions/assumptions, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if at
variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given
conclusions/assumptions can be drawn from the given statement.
Statements:
The crop condition continues to be critical even after the rains.
Conclusions:
I. The crop condition was not critical before the rains.
II. The crop condition was expected to improve after the rains.
a. Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
b. Both conclusions I and II follow.
c. Only conclusion II follows.
d. Only conclusion I follows.

31. Amongst the following words, which will appear fourth in the dictionary?
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a.
b.
c.
d.

KNOW
KNACK
KNIT
KNOB

32. A group of alphabets are given with each being assigned a number. These have to be
unscrambled into a meaningful word and correct order of letters may be indicated from the
given responses.
N V
1 2
a.
b.
c.
d.

O
E
M
3
4
5
4 2 3 1 5 7 6 9 8 10
7 3 1 5 2 4 6 8 10 9
7 3 2 4 6 1 5 8 9 10
5 1 6 3 2 8 4 7 9 10

R
6

G
7

E
8

N
9

T
10

33. Find the hidden meaningful word from the coded alphabets if the alphabets are coded in
reverse order.
a. 11, 15, 26, 13, 22
b. 15, 11, 22, 26, 13
c. 11, 22, 15, 13, 26
d. 26, 22, 15, 13, 11
34. If alphabets are serially numbered, one of the answers given below has a meaningful word
hidden in it. Identify the answer.
a. 5, 18, 5, 8, 1, 3, 5
b. 20, 5, 1, 3, 8, 5, 18
c. 5, 1, 3, 5, 20, 8, 18
d. 18, 5, 3, 8, 1, 5, 20
35. A work is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The
sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as in the 2
matrices given below, The columns and rows of Matrix I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of
Matrix II from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by
column number. For e.g., A can be represented 12, 24 etc. R can be represented by 57, 76 etc.
Identify the set for the given words. LAKE.
Matrix I
0
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0
1
2
3
4

A
T
E
H
S

E
H
S
A
T

S
A
T
E
H

T
E
H
S
A

Matrix II
5 6 7 8
5 P O R K
6 K L P O
7 O R K L
8 L P O R
9 R K L P
a. 66, 12, 58, 40
b. 77, 43, 76, 31
c. 85, 31, 77, 44
d. 97, 00, 77, 12

H
S
A
T
E

9
L
R
P
K
O

36. From the given alternatives select the word which can be formed using the letters of the given
word.
CORRESPONDING
a. CORRECT
b. DISCERN
c. REPENT
d. RESPONSE
37. Form the given alternatives, find the word which cannot be formed from the letters used in the
given word.
GERMINATION
a. ORIGINATE
b. TERMINAL
c. EMIGRANT
d. GERMAN

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38. Select the Venn diagram that correctly shows the relationship between Continent, City and
Country
a.

b.

c.

d.

39. Directions: Statements followed by two conclusions have been given. Find which of the
following options are correct.
Statements:
All scanners are mice.
All mice are laptops.
Conclusions:
I. All mice are scanners.
II. All scanners are laptops.
a. Only conclusion I follows
b. Only conclusion II follows
c. Neither I & II follows
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d. Both I & II follow

40. In the figure given below, which of the following denotes students who can both sing and
dance?

a.
b.
c.
d.

C
D
A
B

41. Which one of the following diagrams the best depicts the relationship among Brinjal, Meat and
Vegetables?
a.

b.

c.

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d.

42. Directions: In question, select the missing number from the given responses.

a.
b.
c.
d.

90
218
64
50

43. Directions: In question, select the missing number from the given response.
11
4
6
50

20 35
3 2
4 3
64 ?
a. 39
b. 73
c. 112
d. 100

44. Select the missing numbers from the given responses.

2 2
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3 2
?
4 2 46657
a. 2765
b. 3126
c. 8796
d. 3008
45. 4 years ago, Sonus age was 3 times that of Monu. 6 years hence, Sonus age will be 2 times that
of Monu. Find their present ages.
a. 36, 16
b. 31, 11
c. 40, 18
d. 34, 14
46. 4 men, A, B, C and D and 4 women W, X, Y and Z are sitting round a table facing one another. No
two men or women are sitting together. W is to the immediate right of B, Y is facing X and is to
the immediate left of A, C is to the immediate right of Z. Who are the two persons sitting
adjacent to D?
a. X and Z
b. W and Z
c. W and Y
d. X and W
47. Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace (*) signs and to balance the
given equation.
7*2*3*5*6
a. - + =
b. + = +
c. = + d. = + +
48. A pineapple costs Rs. 7 each. A watermelon costs Rs. 5 each. X spends Rs. 38 on these fruits. The
number of pineapples purchased is
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. Data inadequate
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49. Among the four answer figures, which figure can be formed from the cut pieces given below in
the question figure?

a.

b.

c.

d.

50. Which answer figure includes all the components given in the question figure?

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a.

b.

c.

d.

51. Mirror AB is placed as given in the figure. Find the mirror image of the following figure.

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a.

b.

c.

d.

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52. Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?

a.

b.

c.

d.

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53. In the given figure what will be the opposite surface of ?

a.
b.
c.
d.

+
O

54. Choose the cube which will be formed on folding the given question figure.

a.

b.

c.

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d.

55. Directions: In question below a piece of paper is folded and cut as shown below in the question
figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened.

a.

b.

c.
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d.

56. How many triangles are there in the given figure?

a.
b.
c.
d.

48
60
56
52

57. Directions: In question one statement is given, followed by three conclusions I, II and III. You
have to consider the statement to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly
known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follow form the given
statement.
Statements:
Should seniority be the only criterion for the promotion?
Conclusions:
I. No, it would be an injustice to those juniors who are more deserving.
II. Yes, otherwise senior employees feel humiliated.
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III. Yes, senior employees are more experienced and must be rewarded.
a. I and II are most appropriate
b. I and III are most appropriate
c. III is most appropriate
d. I is most appropriate
58. A statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to
be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which
of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement.
Statement:
A good administrator has to be task oriented as well as empathetic towards the problems of his
people.
Inferences:
I. Administrators who are only task oriented are not good.
II. Some administrators are not at all empathetic towards the problems of people.
a. Only inference I follows
b. Only inference II follows
c. Both inference I and II follow
d. None of the inferences follow

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