SSC CGL - General Intelligence and Reasoning PYQ Quiz 43
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Q1.Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 4, 11, 31, 65, 193, ?
- A.368
- B.389
- C.386
- D.398
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Answer: B. 389
Pattern: alternate ×2+3 and ×3−2. 4·2+3=11, 11·3−2=31, 31·2+3=65, 65·3−2=193, 193·2+3=389.
Q2.Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (24, 10, 392)
- A.(29, 18, 242)
- B.(21, 18, 234)
- C.(26, 12, 369)
- D.(27, 15, 480)
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Answer: A. (29, 18, 242)
Pattern: (a − b)² × 2. (24−10)²·2 = 196·2 = 392 ✓. (29−18)²·2 = 121·2 = 242 ✓.
Q3.Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Select the letter/number that will be on the face opposite to the face having the letter 'U'.
- A.E
- B.9
- C.A
- D.I
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Answer: A. E
From the dice positions, working out adjacencies: E is opposite to U.
Q4.Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at 'PQ' as shown. Tg3c7JUaQ
- A.Option 1
- B.Option 2
- C.Option 3
- D.Option 4
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Answer: B. Option 2
When the mirror is at PQ on the right, the characters reverse left-to-right. Option 2 is correct.
Q5.Select the option that is related to the fourth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and the fifth number is related to the sixth number. 17 : 293 :: ? : 488 :: 21 : 445
- A.28
- B.24
- C.22
- D.20
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Answer: C. 22
Pattern: n² + 4. 17²+4=293, 21²+4=445. So x²+4=488 → x²=484 → x=22.
Q6.The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown. How would this paper look when unfolded?
- A.Option 1
- B.Option 2
- C.Option 3
- D.Option 4
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Answer: C. Option 3
After unfolding the symmetrically punched paper, option 3 shows the correct pattern.
Q7.Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * signs and balance the equation. 60 * 2 * 3 * 6 * 5 * 43
- A.÷, +, ×, =, −
- B.÷, +, ×, −, =
- C.+, ÷, ×, =, −
- D.÷, ×, +, −, =
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Answer: B. ÷, +, ×, −, =
60÷2 + 3×6 − 5 = 30+18−5 = 43. ✓
Q8.Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
- A.Option 1
- B.Option 2
- C.Option 3
- D.Option 4
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Answer: C. Option 3
Following the pattern of letter-pair swaps and numbers, option 3 fits.
Q9.Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Musicians, Females, Daughters
- A.Option 1
- B.Option 2
- C.Option 3
- D.Option 4
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Answer: D. Option 4
All daughters are females (subset). Some musicians are females and some daughters are musicians. Option 4 shows this.
Q10.Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Statements: All directors are actors. No actor is a producer. All choreographers are directors. Conclusions: I. No choreographer is a producer. II. Some actors are choreographers. III. No director is a producer.
- A.Only II and III follow.
- B.Only I and II follow.
- C.All follow.
- D.Only I and III follow.
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Answer: C. All follow.
Choreographers ⊂ Directors ⊂ Actors. No actor is producer → no director/choreographer is producer (I, III). Choreographers are actors → some actors are choreographers (II). All follow.
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