Question 1

Rajesh is the father of Priya. Priya is the mother of Amit. Deepak is the son of Amit. How is Rajesh related to Deepak?

Accepted Answer

This is a straightforward blood relations question requiring students to trace the family lineage across three generations. Rajesh → Priya → Amit → Deepak. Since Rajesh is Priya's father, Priya is Amit's mother, and Amit is Deepak's father, Rajesh must be Deepak's grandfather (paternal grandfather).

Question 2

Find the odd one out:
Rose, Lily, Cactus, Tulip

Accepted Answer

Cactus is the odd one out because it is a succulent plant adapted to arid climates and stores water in its tissues, while Rose, Lily, and Tulip are flowering plants that require regular watering and thrive in moderate moisture conditions.

Question 3

Meera's mother is the sister of Vikram's father. Vikram's father has one sister. What is Meera's relationship to Vikram?

Accepted Answer

Meera's mother is Vikram's father's sister, making Meera and Vikram cousins.

Question 4

Neha is the wife of Rohan. Rohan is the father of Isha. Isha is the sister of Vikram. What is Neha's relationship to Vikram?

Accepted Answer

Neha is Rohan's wife. Rohan is the father of both Isha and Vikram. Therefore, Neha is Vikram's mother.

Question 5

Lion is to Roar as Cow is to ___?

Accepted Answer

The relationship is: Lion produces the sound 'Roar'. Similarly, Cow produces a characteristic sound which is 'Moo'.

Question 6

Find the odd one out:
Mango, Carrot, Broccoli, Spinach

Accepted Answer

Mango is the odd one out because it is a fruit, while Carrot, Broccoli, and Spinach are all vegetables. Mango grows on trees and contains seeds within a pit, whereas the others are herbaceous plants or plant parts consumed as vegetables.

Question 7

Pen is to Writer as Brush is to ___?

Accepted Answer

The relationship is: A Pen is the tool used by a Writer. Similarly, a Brush is the tool used by a Painter.

Question 8

Doctor is to Hospital as Teacher is to ___?

Accepted Answer

The relationship is: A Doctor works in a Hospital. Similarly, a Teacher works in a School.

Question 9

Book is to Reading as Food is to ___?

Accepted Answer

The relationship is: Book is the object used for the action Reading. Similarly, Food is the object used for the action of eating/consumption.

Question 10

Find the odd one out:
Sparrow, Eagle, Penguin, Parrot

Accepted Answer

Penguin is the odd one out because it cannot fly, while Sparrow, Eagle, and Parrot are all birds capable of flight. Penguin is a flightless bird adapted for swimming.

Question 11

In a certain code, each letter is replaced by the letter that comes 3 positions after it in the English alphabet. For example, A is coded as D, B is coded as E, and so on. What is the code for the word 'HELLO'?

Accepted Answer

Apply the +3 letter shift rule to each letter: H→K, E→H, L→O, L→O, O→R. The code is KHOOR.

Question 12

In a class ranking, Priya is 12th from the top and 19th from the bottom. How many students are in the class?

Accepted Answer

Total students = Position from top + Position from bottom - 1. Here: 12 + 19 - 1 = 30.

Question 13

In a class of 40 students, Rajesh ranks 15th from the top. What is his rank from the bottom?

Accepted Answer

To find rank from bottom when rank from top is given: Rank from bottom = Total students - Rank from top + 1. Here: 40 - 15 + 1 = 26.

Question 14

Pen is to Writing as Knife is to ?

Accepted Answer

This is a tool-to-function analogy. A pen is an instrument used for writing. Similarly, a knife is an instrument used for cutting. The relationship tests understanding of how tools relate to their primary functions.

Question 15

Complete the series: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ?

Accepted Answer

This is a geometric series where each term is multiplied by 2. The pattern is: 3×2=6, 6×2=12, 12×2=24, 24×2=48, 48×2=96.

Question 16

Rajesh is the father of Priya. Priya is the mother of Amit. Deepak is the brother of Rajesh. What is the relationship between Deepak and Amit?

Accepted Answer

Deepak is the brother of Rajesh (Amit's grandfather), making Deepak Amit's grand-uncle.

Question 17

Sanjay's mother's brother is Arjun. Arjun's daughter is Priya. What is Priya's relationship to Sanjay?

Accepted Answer

Sanjay's mother's brother (maternal uncle) is Arjun. Arjun's daughter is Priya. So Priya is the daughter of Sanjay's maternal uncle, making her Sanjay's cousin.

Question 18

If the letters of the English alphabet are written in reverse order (Z, Y, X, W, ..., C, B, A), then which letter will be the 7th letter from the left in this reversed sequence?

Accepted Answer

In the reversed alphabet sequence, we need to count 7 positions from the left (start). The reversed sequence begins: Z(1st), Y(2nd), X(3rd), W(4th), V(5th), U(6th), T(7th). Therefore, the 7th letter from the left is T.

Question 19

Anita is the daughter of Ramesh. Ramesh is the son of Suresh. Kavya is the daughter of Suresh. How is Anita related to Kavya?

Accepted Answer

Anita is Ramesh's daughter. Ramesh is Suresh's son. Kavya is Suresh's daughter. So Ramesh and Kavya are siblings, making Anita and Kavya niece and aunt.

Question 20

Find the odd one out:
Doctor, Engineer, Lawyer, Farmer

Accepted Answer

Farmer is the odd one out because it is a primary occupation involving agriculture and production of raw materials, while Doctor, Engineer, and Lawyer are all professional occupations requiring formal higher education and specialized certifications.

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