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SSC Stenographer Grade C & D General Intelligence & Reasoning — Previous Year Questions

Q: How many SSC Stenographer Grade C & D General Intelligence & Reasoning previous year questions are available?

810 General Intelligence & Reasoning questions from past SSC Stenographer Grade C & D papers are available on AajExam, split into 81 practice sets. New questions are added as fresh papers are released.

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Yes. Every question on this page shows its correct answer and explanation free of charge, and you do not need an account to read them. A free account only adds attempt tracking and performance analytics.

Q: Do SSC Stenographer Grade C & D repeat questions from previous years?

Exact repeats do occur, but the more reliable pattern is conceptual: the same General Intelligence & Reasoning sub-topics reappear cycle after cycle with reworded questions. That is why working through past questions raises your score more reliably than reading theory alone.

Q: How should I use these questions in my SSC Stenographer Grade C & D preparation?

Attempt a set of ten cold, review every wrong and guessed question with its explanation, then drill the weak sub-topic on its topic page before moving on. Revisit the same set after a few days — your second-attempt accuracy is the honest measure of whether the concept stuck.

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About SSC Stenographer Grade C & D General Intelligence & Reasoning previous year questions

This page collects every General Intelligence & Reasoning question that has appeared in past SSC Stenographer Grade C & D papers on AajExam — 810 questions in total, organised into 81 short, timed practice sets. Each question is shown with its four options, the correct answer, and an explanation of the reasoning, so you can use the page either as a self-test or as a revision reference. Why previous year questions are the highest-value General Intelligence & Reasoning preparation you can do for SSC Stenographer Grade C & D: recruitment boards reuse a stable pool of concepts across cycles. The wording changes, the underlying idea rarely does. Working through a few hundred genuine past General Intelligence & Reasoning questions teaches you which sub-topics the paper actually rewards, how the examiner likes to frame distractors, and roughly how long each question type should take — none of which a syllabus document can tell you. How to use this page: attempt questions in blocks of ten without looking at the answers, then review every question you got wrong or guessed. Read the explanation for the concept, not just the answer letter. When a concept keeps catching you out, open the related topic page linked below and drill that single area before returning here. Repeat across the full bank, and track how your accuracy on the second pass compares with your first — a 15-20% improvement is normal and is the clearest sign your preparation is working. What is in this bank: the questions are transcribed from actual SSC Stenographer Grade C & D question papers, kept in the original order and wording, with solutions written by subject specialists. Sets are free to attempt, work on mobile, and need no login to read. If you would rather practise a complete paper end to end under exam conditions, the full SSC Stenographer Grade C & D previous-year papers are linked below as well.

General Intelligence & Reasoning PYQs asked in SSC Stenographer Grade C & D

A sample of 30 questions from the full bank of 810. Try each one before opening the solution — the remaining questions are in the timed practice sets below.

Q1.Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation. 65 * 56 * 8 * 19 * 2 * 34
- A.−, ÷, −, ×, =
- B.+, +, −, ×, =
- C.+, ×, −, ×, =
- D.+, ÷, −, ×, =
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Answer: D. +, ÷, −, ×, =
Given that: 65 * 56 * 8 * 19 * 2 * 34 Solving by options Taking option 4 65 + 56 ÷ 8 – 19 × 2 = 34 Applying BODMAS LHS = 65 + 56 ÷ 8 – 19 × 2 = 65 + 7 – 38 = 72 – 38 = 34 = RHS
Q2.Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
- A.MPJ
- B.DIB
- C.HKE
- D.TWQ
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Answer: B. DIB
Given that: KITE : IFQA :: TIRE : RFOA :: DIRE : ? M + 3 = P → P – 6 = J Similarly, D + 5 = I → I – 7 = B H + 3 = K → K – 6 = E T + 3 = N → N – 6 = Q Hence, DIB is the odd one out.
Q3.Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All beards are nails. Some nails are rings. All rings are pendants. Conclusions: I. All rings can never be nails. II. Some beards are rings. III. Some nails are pendants.
- A.Only conclusions II and III follow
- B.Only conclusion III follows
- C.Only conclusions I and II follow
- D.Only conclusion I follows
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Answer: B. Only conclusion III follows
From the Venn diagram, only Breads conclusion III follows. Rings Nails Pendants
Q4.Select the set in which the numbers are NOT related in the same way as the numbers of the given set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting / multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed) (16, 11, 377)
- A.(12, 15, 367)
- B.(16, 14, 452)
- C.(14, 12, 340)
- D.(18,13,493)
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Answer: B. (16, 14, 452)
Given that: (16, 11, 377) 612 + 112 = 377 Solving by options: Taking option 1, 122 + 152 = 144 + 225 = 369 ≠ 367 Hence, (12, 15, 367) is not related in the same way as other numbers.
Q5.Town M is to the west of Town D. Town C is to the south-west of Town D. Town D is to the north of Town B. Town A is to the south of Town C. Town M is to the north of Town C. Town B is to the north-east of Town A. What is the position of Town B with respect to Town M?
- A.North
- B.East
- C.South-east
- D.North-west
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Answer: C. South-east
M D Town B is South-East of town M. C B A
Q6.Which two numbers from amongst the given options should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? (357 ÷ 2 + 3) ÷ 11 − 4 = (28 × 3 + 7) ÷ 9
- A.11 and 28
- B.2 and 3
- C.7 and 9
- D.2 and 9
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Answer: B. 2 and 3
Given that: (357 ÷ 2 + 3) ÷ 11 − 4 = (28 × 3 + 7) ÷ 9 Interchange 2 and 3 (357 ÷ 3 + 2) ÷ 11 − 4 = (28 × 3 + 7) ÷ 9 Using BODMAS (119 + 2) ÷ 11 – 4 = 63 ÷ 9 11 – 4 = 7 7 = 7 = RHS
Q7.Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below. M 8 B 4 7 N M Q % N
- A.8 B 4 7 N M Q %
- B.8 B 4 7 N M Q %
- C.8 B 4 7 N M Q %
- D.8 B 4 7 N M Q %
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Answer: A. 8 B 4 7 N M Q %
M According to the question: 8 B 4 7 N M Q % In the mirror image left becomes right and right becomes left. N Hence, 8 B 4 7 N M Q %
Q8.Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the sixth number is related to the fifth number. 6 : 43 :: 11 : ? :: 4 : 21
- A.122
- B.133
- C.110
- D.128
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Answer: B. 133
Given that: 6 : 43 :: 11 : ? :: 4 : 21 6 × 7 + 1 = 43 4 × 5 + 1 = 21 11 × 12 + 1 = 133
Q9.How many squares are there in the given figure?
- A.28
- B.54
- C.53
- D.27
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Answer: A. 28
Total squares = 5 × 4 + 1 × 8 = 28
Q10.Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster. MASTER : TSAMRE :: SMILES : LIMSSE :: FLIMSY : ?
- A.FLIMYS
- B.FILMYS
- C.MILFYS
- D.MLYFIS
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Answer: C. MILFYS
M A S T E R Given that: MASTER : TSAMRE :: SMILES : LIMSSE :: FLIMSY : ? T S A M R E Similarly, FLIMSY : ? F L I M S Y M I L F Y S
Q11.When the petrol prices increased by 25%, Yogesh reduced his travel so as to keep his monthly expenses on petrol the same as earlier. By what percentage did Yogesh reduce his travel?
- A.30%
- B.25%
- C.15%
- D.20% General Awareness
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Answer: B. 25%
When the petrol prices increased by 25%. Yogesh reduced his travel so as to keep his monthly expenses on petrol the same as earlier. Let us consider, Cost of petrol = Rs. 100 When the petrol prices increased by 25%. 100 + 25% = 125/- So, the cost of petrol after 25% increased = 125/- Percentage reduced by Yogesh to travel = ((125 – 100) ÷ 125) × 100 Percentage reduced by Yogesh to travel = 25 ÷ 12
Q12.The venn diagram below best represents the relationship among which of the classes given in options?
- A.Hindi, English, Languages
- B.Hindi, English, Spanish
- C.Languages, Social sciences, Scientists
- D.Television, Refrigerators, Fans
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Answer: A. Hindi, English, Languages
Language English Hindi
Q13.Among 80 students, 24 passed in Chemistry, 35 passed in Physics and 29 passed in Mathematics. 8 students did not appear for the examination. If 2 Students have passed in all the three subjects. 2 students have passed in Physics and Chemistry both but not in Mathematics, 2 students have passed in Chemistry and Mathematics both but not in Physics, and 8 students have passed in Physics and Mathematics both but not in Chemistry, then how many students have passed in Mathematics only?
- A.19
- B.18
- C.20
- D.17
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Answer: D. 17
Total no. of students = 80 Total no. of students who passed in Chemistry = 24 Total no. of students passed in Physics = 35 Total no. of students who passed in Mathematics = 29 No. of students who did not appear for the examination = 8 (say p) No. of students who passed in all three subjects = 2 (say x) No. of students who passed in Physics and Chemistry both but not in Mathematics = 2 (say y) No.
Q14.3. Select the option fi gure that will come next in the following fi gure series. ? 1. 2. 3. 4.
- A.4. Five friends K, L, M, N and O are sitting around a circular
- B.table facing the centre. N is to the immediate right of K. L is to
- C.the immediate left of M, N is at the second place to the right of
- D.M. Where is O sitting.
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Answer: C. the immediate left of M, N is at the second place to the right of
No. of students who passed in all three subjects = 2 (say x) The pattern followed here is No. of students who passed in Physics and Chemistry both but 44 + 34 = 256 + 81 = 337 not in Mathematics = 2 (say y) 34 + 54 = 81 + 625 = 706 No. of students who passed in Chemistry and Mathematics both 64 + 34 = 1296 + 81 = 1377 but not in Physics = 2 (say z) Hence, 1377 is the correct answer. No. of student
Q15.Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question ? mark (?) in it.
- A.895
- B.1123
- C.1456
- D.1377
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Answer: D. 1377
The pattern followed here is 44 + 34 = 256 + 81 = 337 34 + 54 = 81 + 625 = 706 64 + 34 = 1296 + 81 = 1377 Hence, 1377 is the correct answer.
Q16.Select the correct alternative to indicate the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. City 2. Country 3. Room 4. Flat 5. Building
- A.3, 4, 5, 1, 2
- B.3, 4, 1, 5, 2
- C.2, 3, 5, 1, 4
- D.4, 3, 5, 1, 2
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Answer: A. 3, 4, 5, 1, 2
Here, one word is part of another in the following way: Country City Building Flat Room A room is part of a fl at, a fl at is part of a building, a building is part of a city and a city is a part of a country. The logical Venn diagram for this meaningful order is given below
Q17.What was the day of the week on 15th September 2005.
- A.Friday
- B.Thursday
- C.Tuesday
- D.Wednesday
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Answer: B. Thursday
The years which are multiple of 400 have 0 odd days. So, No. of odd days in 2000 = 0 No. of odd days in 2001 = 1 (Non-leap year) No. of odd days in 2002 = 1 (Non-leap year) No. of odd days in 2003 = 1 (Non-leap year) No. of odd days in 2004 = 2 (Leap year) Total no. of days in from 1st January 2005 to 15th September 2005 = (31 + 28 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 31 + 15) = 258 = 36 weeks and 6 odd day
Q18.Select the number that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 32, ?, 132, 267, 538
- A.97
- B.53
- C.65
- D.75 (22nd December 2020: Shift-1)
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Answer: C. 65
Given series: 32, ?, 132, 267, 538 The pattern followed here is 32 × 2 + 1 = 65 65 × 2 + 2 = 132 132 × 2 + 3 = 267 267 × 2 + 4 = 538 Hence, 65 is the correct answer.
Q19.If N > H > Q = X and H = F = C < T, then which of the following options is NOT correct?
- A.C < X
- B.Q < C
- C.H < T
- D.N > X
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Answer: A. C < X
Given statements are N > H > Q = X and H = F = C < T Combining the statements, we get N > H = F = C > Q = X OR, T > H = F = C > Q = X (Because the relation between N and T is not defined) (1) C < X (False, N > H = F = C > Q = X ⇒ C > X) (2) Q < C (True, N > H = F = C > Q = X) (3) H < T (True, T > H = F = C > Q = X) (4) N > X (True, N > H = F = C > Q = X) Hence, C < X is the correct answer.
Q20.An amount of `6,764 is to be distributed among four friends P, Q, R and S in the ratio of 8 : 6 : 3 : 2. How much amount will P and R get in total?
- A.`4,120
- B.`2,848
- C.`3,916
- D.`3,766
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Answer: C. `3,916
Let ‘x’ be a common multiple. Let the amount distributed between P, Q, R and S be 8x, 6x, 3x and 2x respectively. So, 8x + 6x + 3x + 2x = 6764 19x = 6764 x = 356 Amount received by P = 8 × 356 = 2848 Amount received by R = 3 × 356 = 1068 Amount received by P and R in total = 2848 + 1068 = ` 3916
Q21.Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 1, 8, 16, 27, 43, 66, 98, ?
- A.141
- B.111
- C.103
- D.122
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Answer: A. 141
Given series: 1, 8, 16, 27, 43, 66, 98, ? +7 +8 +11 +16 +23 +32 +43 +1 +3 +5 +7 +9 +11
Q22.Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is diff erent. Select the letter- cluster that is diff erent.
- A.djoty
- B.chmrw
- C.dinsx
- D.bglqv
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Answer: A. djoty
D J O T Y +6 +5 +5 +5 C H M R W +5 +5 +5 +5 D I N S X +5 +5 +5 +5 B G L Q V +5 +5 +5 +5 Hence, DJOTY is a different letter cluster.
Q23.Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the fi rst letter- cluster. Gknr : solh :: mngb : ?
- A.qpsx
- B.omnx
- C.nmtx
- D.mlsx
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Answer: D. mlsx
Given expression: GKNR : SOLH :: MNGB : ? GKNR : SOLH G K N R Opposite Opposite Opposite Opposite T P M I –1 –1 –1 –1 S O L H Similarly, MNGB : ? M N G B Opposite Opposite Opposite Opposite N M T Y –1 –1 –1 –1 M L S X
Q24.If ‘<’ means ‘multiplication’, ‘x’ means ‘subtraction’, ‘+’ means ‘addition’, and ‘+’ means ‘division’, then fi nd the value of the given expression. 5 ÷ 3 < 2 + (9 + 3) × 2 = ?
- A.5
- B.12
- C.1
- D.7
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Answer: B. 12
‘<’ means ‘multiplication’, ‘×’ means ‘subtraction’, ‘÷’ means ‘addition’, and ‘+’ means ‘division’, then the value of the given expression. 5 ÷ 3 < 2 + (9 + 3) × 2 = ? 5 + 3 × 2 + (9 ÷ 3) – 2 = ? Using BODMAS 5 + 3 – 2 + (3) – 2 = ? 8 – 1 – 2 = ? 5 = ?
Q25.The sum of the scores obtained by Ram and his two friends in an exam is 60% of the sum of the maximum marks for all three of them. If the ratio of their obtained marks is 4 : 5 : 6, how many of them scored more than 70% marks in the exam?
- A.Three
- B.None
- C.One
- D.Two
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Answer: C. One
The sum of the scores obtained by Ram and his two friends in an exam is 60% of the sum of the maximum marks for the exam for all three of them The ratio of their obtained marks is 4 : 5 : 6 Ratio of Ram : Ram’s first friend : Ram’s second friend = 4 : 5 : 6 Let the sum of maximum marks for the exam for all three of them = 3M Total sum of marks obtained = 4x + 5x + 6x Total sum of marks obtained =
Q26.One evening when Rosy was going to the market, she saw the Sun to her right. She walked for 100 metres and turned left and walked 50 metres to reach a crossroad. From there she walked towards the south for 40 metres, and finally she turned left and walked 60 metres to reach the market. In which direction is the market from her house.
- A.North-East
- B.South-West
- C.South-East
- D.North-West
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Answer: C. South-East
House N Sun 100 mtr W E S 50 mtr 40 mtr Market 60 mtr South-east direction.
Q27.Select the combination of signs that when sequentially placed in the given blanks will make the equation correct. 12_4_3_24
- A.÷, × and =
- B.×, ÷ and =
- C.+, × and =
- D.÷, = and ×
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Answer: C. +, × and =
Solving by options: Considering option 3 and After inserting the mathematical operators in the given equation the equation is as follows: 12 + 4 × 3 = 24 12 + 4 × 3 = 24 12 + 12 = 24 → 24 = 24 LHS = RHS
Q28.Select the option that will fi ll in the blank and complete the given series. ACT, BAW, CYZ, ____, EUF
- A.byc
- B.cxc
- C.dwc
- D.dyc
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Answer: C. dwc
Given series: ACT, BAW, CYZ, ___, EUF A C T +1 –2 +3 B A W +1 –2 +3 C Y Z +1 –2 +3 D W C +1 –2 +3 E U F
Q29.Select the option that fi ll in the blank and complete the given series. Eba, ____, uji, ono, iru
- A.pia
- B.qjz
- C.pjA
- D.Afe
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Answer: B. qjz
Given series: EBA, ____, UJI, ONO, IRU E A U O I Preceding Preceding Preceding Preceding vowel vowel vowel vowel B F J N R +4 +4 +4 +4 A E I O U next next next next vowel vowel vowel vowel
Q30.Select the venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the following classes. Computer, Bicycles, Forest
- A.(image option)
- B.(image option)
- C.(image option)
- D.(image option)
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Answer: C. (image option)
Forest Computer Bicycles Computers, bicycles and forest are not related to each other in any way.

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How many SSC Stenographer Grade C & D General Intelligence & Reasoning previous year questions are available?

810 General Intelligence & Reasoning questions from past SSC Stenographer Grade C & D papers are available on AajExam, split into 81 practice sets. New questions are added as fresh papers are released.

Are the answers and explanations free?

Yes. Every question on this page shows its correct answer and explanation free of charge, and you do not need an account to read them. A free account only adds attempt tracking and performance analytics.

Do SSC Stenographer Grade C & D repeat questions from previous years?

Exact repeats do occur, but the more reliable pattern is conceptual: the same General Intelligence & Reasoning sub-topics reappear cycle after cycle with reworded questions. That is why working through past questions raises your score more reliably than reading theory alone.

How should I use these questions in my SSC Stenographer Grade C & D preparation?

Attempt a set of ten cold, review every wrong and guessed question with its explanation, then drill the weak sub-topic on its topic page before moving on. Revisit the same set after a few days — your second-attempt accuracy is the honest measure of whether the concept stuck.

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General Intelligence & Reasoning PYQs asked in SSC Stenographer Grade C & D

Q1.Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation. 65 * 56 * 8 * 19 * 2 * 34

Q2.Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.

Q5.Town M is to the west of Town D. Town C is to the south-west of Town D. Town D is to the north of Town B. Town A is to the south of Town C. Town M is to the north of Town C. Town B is to the north-east of Town A. What is the position of Town B with respect to Town M?

Q6.Which two numbers from amongst the given options should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? (357 ÷ 2 + 3) ÷ 11 − 4 = (28 × 3 + 7) ÷ 9

Q7.Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below. M 8 B 4 7 N M Q % N

Q8.Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the sixth number is related to the fifth number. 6 : 43 :: 11 : ? :: 4 : 21

Q9.How many squares are there in the given figure?

Q10.Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster. MASTER : TSAMRE :: SMILES : LIMSSE :: FLIMSY : ?

Q11.When the petrol prices increased by 25%, Yogesh reduced his travel so as to keep his monthly expenses on petrol the same as earlier. By what percentage did Yogesh reduce his travel?

Q12.The venn diagram below best represents the relationship among which of the classes given in options?

Q14.3. Select the option fi gure that will come next in the following fi gure series. ? 1. 2. 3. 4.

Q15.Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question ? mark (?) in it.

Q16.Select the correct alternative to indicate the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. City 2. Country 3. Room 4. Flat 5. Building

Q17.What was the day of the week on 15th September 2005.

Q18.Select the number that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 32, ?, 132, 267, 538

Q19.If N > H > Q = X and H = F = C < T, then which of the following options is NOT correct?

Q20.An amount of `6,764 is to be distributed among four friends P, Q, R and S in the ratio of 8 : 6 : 3 : 2. How much amount will P and R get in total?

Q21.Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 1, 8, 16, 27, 43, 66, 98, ?

Q22.Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is diff erent. Select the letter- cluster that is diff erent.

Q23.Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the fi rst letter- cluster. Gknr : solh :: mngb : ?

Q24.If ‘<’ means ‘multiplication’, ‘x’ means ‘subtraction’, ‘+’ means ‘addition’, and ‘+’ means ‘division’, then fi nd the value of the given expression. 5 ÷ 3 < 2 + (9 + 3) × 2 = ?

Q25.The sum of the scores obtained by Ram and his two friends in an exam is 60% of the sum of the maximum marks for all three of them. If the ratio of their obtained marks is 4 : 5 : 6, how many of them scored more than 70% marks in the exam?

Q27.Select the combination of signs that when sequentially placed in the given blanks will make the equation correct. 12_4_3_24

Q28.Select the option that will fi ll in the blank and complete the given series. ACT, BAW, CYZ, ____, EUF

Q29.Select the option that fi ll in the blank and complete the given series. Eba, ____, uji, ono, iru

Q30.Select the venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the following classes. Computer, Bicycles, Forest

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