SSC CHSL Tier 1 2016 General Intelligence & Reasoning Questions with Solutions

Explanation

The given series represents the sequential stages in the growth and developmental cycle of a plant. A seed germinates to form a stem, which then develops leaves. Following the vegetative growth of leaves, the next major biological stage in the mature plant's life cycle is the development of flowers.

Explanation

From the given statements, B is older than C but not as old as D, which yields the inequality D > B > C.

The statement that E is not as old as B means B > E.

Combining these inequalities reveals that D is older than B, while B is older than both C and E. Consequently, D is older than B, C, and E.

Explanation

To arrange the words in alphabetical order as they appear in a dictionary, we compare them letter by letter from left to right.

First, comparing Stable (i) and Stability (iii), both share the first four letters S-t-a-b. The fifth letter of Stability is i, while the fifth letter of Stable is l. Since i comes before l in the alphabet, Stability (iii) precedes Stable (i).

Next, comparing Stranger (ii) and Struggle (iv), both share the first three letters S-t-r. The fourth letter of Stranger is a, while the fourth letter of Struggle is u. Since a comes before u, Stranger (ii) precedes Struggle (iv).

Finally, comparing the third letter of Stable (i) and Stranger (ii), we see that a comes before r. This means that the group containing Stability (iii) and Stable (i) must appear before the group containing Stranger (ii) and Struggle (iv).

Combining these positions gives the final dictionary order: Stability (iii), Stable (i), Stranger (ii), and Struggle (iv).

Explanation

In the given code language, each letter corresponds directly to a specific digit. By comparing the words TITANIC and SEMATIC with their respective codes 7371835 and 6241735, the letter-to-digit mapping is established:

T matches with 7 I matches with 3 A matches with 1 N matches with 8 C matches with 5 S matches with 6 E matches with 2 M matches with 4

Applying this mapping to the word MAINTAIN:

M is 4 A is 1 I is 3 N is 8 T is 7 A is 1 I is 3 N is 8

Combining these values in order gives the code 41387138.

Explanation

The pattern in each column of the grid is determined by multiplying the numbers in the first two rows and then subtracting the number in the third row to obtain the number in the fourth row.

In the first column: 6 × 7 - 5 = 37

In the second column: 5 × 6 - 7 = 23

In the third column: 4 × 5 - 6 = 14

Explanation

Applying the given interchanges to option B, we substitute 12 for 18, 18 for 12, × for +, and + for ×.

The original equation is: (18 + 6) × 12 = 90

After making the interchanges, the equation becomes: (12 × 6) + 18 = 90

Evaluating the left-hand side using the BODMAS rule: 12 × 6 = 72 72 + 18 = 90

Since the left-hand side equals the right-hand side, the equation holds true.

Explanation

By placing the letters b, a, b, c, and b sequentially into the blanks of the given series ab_bc_bb__abb_c, the filled series becomes:

ab(b)bc(a)bb(b)(c)abb(b)c

This filled series can be grouped into repeating five-letter blocks:

abbbc abbbc abbbc

The pattern consists of the unit abbbc repeated three times consecutively, which completes the series logically.

Explanation

Let the starting point be represented as (0, 0) on a Cartesian plane.

Initially, facing North, the person turns left to face West and walks 30 m, reaching (-30, 0). Turning right shifts the direction back to North, and walking 20 m reaches (-30, 20). Turning left shifts the direction to West again, and walking 10 m reaches (-40, 20). Turning right shifts the direction to North, and walking 50 m reaches (-40, 70). Lastly, turning left shifts the direction to West, and walking 50 m reaches the final coordinate of (-90, 70).

Since the final position is 90 m West and 70 m North of the starting point, the position is in the North-west direction relative to the start.

Explanation

In Matrix-I, the letter M is located at row 0, column 3, which is represented by 03.

In Matrix-II, the letter A is located at row 5, column 9, which is represented by 59.

In Matrix-I, the letter T is located at row 1, column 1, which is represented by 11.

In Matrix-II, the letter H is located at row 7, column 8, which is represented by 78.

In Matrix-I, the letter S is located at row 4, column 3, which is represented by 43.

Combining these codes in sequence gives the set 03, 59, 11, 78, 43.

Explanation

Raju's grandmother's husband is Raju's grandfather. The granddaughter of Raju's grandfather is Raju's sister. Yash is the husband of this granddaughter, meaning Yash is the husband of Raju's sister. The husband of one's sister is defined as a brother-in-law.

Explanation

To find the set of numbers representing the word HAIRY, we identify the row and column coordinates for each letter, reading the row number first and the column number second.

For H, the coordinates in Matrix-I are Row 0 and Column 3, which gives 03.

For A, the coordinates in Matrix-I are Row 3 and Column 3, which gives 33.

For I, the coordinates in Matrix-II are Row 5 and Column 7, which gives 57.

For R, the coordinates in Matrix-II are Row 7 and Column 8, which gives 78.

For Y, the coordinates in Matrix-II are Row 9 and Column 9, which gives 99.

This matches the sequence 03, 33, 57, 78, 99.

Explanation

To determine the relation, break down the statement from the end: First, my mother's brother is the girl's maternal uncle. Next, the sister of the maternal uncle is either the girl's mother or her maternal aunt. Finally, the son of this sister is either the girl's brother or her cousin. Since brother is not among the choices, the sister refers to the maternal aunt, making her son the cousin.

Explanation

The relationship in the analogy is between a field of study and its subject matter. Eccrinology is the scientific study of secretions and secretory glands. Similarly, cardiology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the heart.

Explanation

The relationship between the first pair of letter groups is based on opposite alphabetical positions, where the sum of the positional values of the corresponding letters from the beginning and the end of the alphabet is 27.

For CFI to XUR: The position of C is 3, and its opposite letter is X (24), since 3 + 24 = 27. The position of F is 6, and its opposite letter is U (21), since 6 + 21 = 27. The position of I is 9, and its opposite letter is R (18), since 9 + 18 = 27.

Applying this same opposite letter pattern to GJM: The position of G is 7, and its opposite letter is T (20), since 7 + 20 = 27. The position of J is 10, and its opposite letter is Q (17), since 10 + 17 = 27. The position of M is 13, and its opposite letter is N (14), since 13 + 14 = 27.

Explanation

The relation between the letter groups can be found by mapping each letter to its alphabetical position (A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, ..., Z = 26).

For the first pair, the letters of BFJ are shifted forward by 9 positions to get KOS: B (2) + 9 = K (11) F (6) + 9 = O (15) J (10) + 9 = S (19)

Applying the same shift of +9 to each letter of KOS: K (11) + 9 = T (20) O (15) + 9 = X (24) S (19) + 9 = B (28, which wraps around the 26-letter alphabet as 28 - 26 = 2)

This yields the letters TXB.

Explanation

The relationship between the first two numbers is established by multiplying the first number by 1.5 (or 3/2).

24 × 1.5 = 36

Applying the same mathematical relation to the second number:

52 × 1.5 = 78

Explanation

Body refers to the entire physical structure of a living organism, encompassing all individual organs, limbs, and anatomical features. It represents the complete biological system rather than a single individual part or organ of the body.

Explanation

The letters in the group GUHS do not follow the established pattern of opposite letter pairs and consecutive transitions. In a standard pattern, the first and second letters, as well as the third and fourth letters, should be alphabetical opposites (where the sum of their positions is 27). In GUHS, while H (8th) and S (19th) are opposites, G (7th) and U (21st) are not, since the opposite of G is T. Additionally, the transition from the second letter to the fourth letter (U to S) is a decrease of two positions (-2) instead of one position (-1).

Explanation

21 is a composite number with factors 1, 3, 7, and 21. The other numbers are all prime numbers because they are only divisible by 1 and themselves.

Explanation

The sum of the digits of the number 42763 is 22, whereas the sum of the digits for the other numbers is 23. Specifically, 2 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 3 = 23, 3 + 4 + 6 + 6 + 4 = 23, and 2 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 6 = 23, while 4 + 2 + 7 + 6 + 3 = 22. This difference in the sum of its digits makes it the odd number among the group.

Explanation

Each letter of the consecutive terms increases by one position in alphabetical order.

The first letter follows the sequence D, E, F, G, which increases by 1 to give H.

The second letter follows the sequence J, K, L, M, which increases by 1 to give N.

The third letter follows the sequence O, P, Q, R, which increases by 1 to give S.

Combining these positions gives the next term as HNS.

Explanation

The series consists of terms with three consecutive letters of the alphabet. By examining the first letter of each term, we find the following positions in the English alphabet:

First letter of first term is D (4th letter) First letter of third term is O (15th letter) First letter of fourth term is V (22nd letter)

The pattern of differences between the first letters of consecutive terms increases by 1 at each step: From the third to the fourth term: 22 - 15 = 7 From the second to the third term: 15 - 9 = 6 From the first to the second term: 9 - 4 = 5

Using this pattern, the starting letter of the missing term must be at position 4 + 5 = 9, which corresponds to the letter I. The three consecutive letters starting with I are IJK.

Explanation

The terms of the series follow the formula Tₙ = n³ - n² starting from n = 2.

Calculating the values for each term: First term (n = 2): 2³ - 2² = 8 - 4 = 4 Second term (n = 3): 3³ - 3² = 27 - 9 = 18 Third term (n = 4): 4³ - 4² = 64 - 16 = 48 Fourth term (n = 5): 5³ - 5² = 125 - 25 = 100 Fifth term (n = 6): 6³ - 6² = 216 - 36 = 180

Substituting n = 5 yields the missing term 100.

Explanation

When a practice like corruption is completely established in every sector and is deeply rooted in every process and system, it becomes a regular, ubiquitous aspect of daily life. Because it is woven into the very fabric of everyday operations, people inevitably begin to view it as a routine occurrence rather than something unusual or special. Therefore, Conclusion I logically follows from the given statements.

Explanation

The series follows a pattern of adding two days to the previous day, which is equivalent to skipping one day of the week between consecutive terms.

Tuesday + 2 days = Thursday Thursday + 2 days = Saturday Saturday + 2 days = Monday

Following this pattern of alternate days, the day that comes next after Saturday is Monday.

Explanation

Let us represent the heights of the five individuals using the greater-than symbol > to show who is taller than whom.

We are given that Mohit is the tallest. Ramesh is shorter than Kamal but taller than Rohit, which gives: Kamal > Ramesh > Rohit. Amit is shorter than Kamal but taller than Ramesh, which gives: Kamal > Amit > Ramesh.

By combining these relations together, we get the complete order from tallest to shortest: Mohit > Kamal > Amit > Ramesh > Rohit

This arrangement clearly shows that Rohit is at the end of the sequence and is the shortest.

Explanation

To arrange the words in alphabetical order as they appear in a dictionary, we compare them letter by letter from left to right.

Comparing the first two letters of all words, Pitiful and Pitiless start with Pi, while Plague, Plaque, and Plankton start with Pl. Since i comes before l in the alphabet, the words starting with Pi appear first.

Comparing Pitiful and Pitiless, both share the first four letters P-i-t-i. The fifth letter of Pitiful is f, and the fifth letter of Pitiless is l. Since f comes before l, Pitiful (i) comes before Pitiless (iii). This gives the starting sequence i, iii.

Next, we compare the remaining words, Plague, Plaque, and Plankton. All three share the first three letters P-l-a. Comparing their fourth letters, we have g in Plague, q in Plaque, and n in Plankton. Since g comes before n, and n comes before q, the order of these three words is Plague (ii), Plankton (v), and Plaque (iv).

Combining both groups, the complete alphabetical sequence is i, iii, ii, v, iv.

Explanation

The word is divided into two equal halves, and the letters in each half are reversed to obtain the code.

For DISORDER: The first half DISO is reversed to OSID. The second half RDER is reversed to REDR. Combining them gives OSIDREDR.

Applying the same rule to PRACTICE: The first half PRAC is reversed to CARP. The second half TICE is reversed to ECIT. Combining them gives CARPECIT.

Explanation

The pattern in each row of the grid is that the middle number is the product of the first and third numbers.

In the first row: 6 × 7 = 42

In the second row: 8 × 4 = 32

Applying this mathematical relation to the third row: 9 × 5 = 45

Explanation

Applying the mathematical operators from the correct option to replace the asterisks in the given expression:

14 + 6 ÷ 3 × 5 - 4 = 20

According to the BODMAS rule, division is performed first:

6 ÷ 3 = 2

Substituting this back into the expression:

14 + 2 × 5 - 4 = 20

Next, multiplication is performed:

2 × 5 = 10

Now the equation is:

14 + 10 - 4 = 20

Performing the addition:

24 - 4 = 20

Finally, performing the subtraction:

20 = 20

The left-hand side balances perfectly with the right-hand side.

Explanation

Placing the letters of option cabc sequentially in the gaps completes the series as follows:

abc / abbc / aaabbbc

This divides the series into three logical groups where each group ends with the letter c. The pattern shows a progressive increase in the repetition of the letters a and b in each successive group:

The first group is abc with one a, one b, and one c. The second group is abbc with one a, two b's, and one c. The third group is aaabbbc with three a's, three b's, and one c.

Explanation

Let the starting point be (0, 0), where the positive x-axis represents East and the negative y-axis represents South.

First, Vijendra walks 10 km South-east. This direction is at -45° relative to East. The coordinates after this first movement are: (10 cos(-45°), 10 sin(-45°)) = (10 / √2, -10 / √2) = (5√2, -5√2)

Next, he turns 90° anti-clockwise. This changes his facing direction from South-east (-45°) to North-east (45°). Walking 10 km in this direction adds the following displacement to his position: (10 cos(45°), 10 sin(45°)) = (5√2, 5√2) His position after the second movement is: (5√2 + 5√2, -5√2 + 5√2) = (10√2, 0)

Finally, he turns 90° clockwise. This changes his direction from North-east (45°) back to South-east (-45°). Traveling 10 km in this direction adds the displacement: (10 cos(-45°), 10 sin(-45°)) = (5√2, -5√2) His final position is: (10√2 + 5√2, 0 - 5√2) = (15√2, -5√2)

In this final coordinate, the East component (x-coordinate) is positive, and the South component (y-coordinate) is negative. This places him in the fourth quadrant, meaning his position is in the South-east direction relative to his starting point.

Explanation

According to the specified rule, a letter is represented first by its row number and then by its column number. To verify the representation of the word LUNCH:

L is represented by row 4 and column 0, giving the code 40. U is represented by row 5 and column 6, giving the code 56. N is represented by row 6 and column 8, giving the code 68. C is represented by row 2 and column 1, giving the code 21. H is represented by row 3 and column 1, giving the code 31.

This perfectly matches the sequence 40, 56, 68, 21, 31.

Explanation

To find the relation, the statement can be broken down from the end: My grandfather's son refers to Sushma's father or her uncle. The mother of Sushma's father or uncle is Sushma's grandmother. Since the lady in the photograph is Sushma's grandmother, Sushma is the granddaughter of the lady.

Explanation

A garage is a specialized place where a car is stored and kept safe. Similarly, a museum is a specialized place where curios, which are rare, unique, or valuable objects of interest, are preserved and displayed. The relationship represents an object and its corresponding storage or display location.

Explanation

The relation between the first pair of letter clusters is determined by adding or subtracting a specific value to the numerical position of each letter in the alphabet, where A = 1, B = 2, and so on:

A (1) + 7 = H (8) B (2) - 3 = Y (25) C (3) - 5 = X (24) D (4) + 1 = E (5)

Applying the same pattern of operations (+7, -3, -5, +1) to the letters of MNOP:

M (13) + 7 = T (20) N (14) - 3 = K (11) O (15) - 5 = J (10) P (16) + 1 = Q (17)

This results in the letter cluster TKJQ.

Explanation

The letters of the first term are shifted forward by 7 positions to obtain the corresponding letters of the second term.

For the pair IKMO : PRTV, the alphabetical positions are: I (9) + 7 = P (16) K (11) + 7 = R (18) M (13) + 7 = T (20) O (15) + 7 = V (22)

Applying the same shift of +7 to the letters of RTVX: R (18) + 7 = Y (25) T (20) + 7 = A (27, which wraps around to 1) V (22) + 7 = C (29, which wraps around to 3) X (24) + 7 = E (31, which wraps around to 5)

Explanation

The relationship between the numbers is established by summing the individual digits of the given four-digit number.

For the first pair, the sum of the digits of 5243 is: 5 + 2 + 4 + 3 = 14

Applying this same logic to the number 4312, the sum of its digits is: 4 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 10

Explanation

Roorkee is a prominent city located in the state of Uttarakhand but does not serve as a state capital, whereas the other alternatives are all capitals of their respective Indian states.

Explanation

In PQTV, the alphabetical positions of the letters are P (16), Q (17), T (20), and V (22). The numerical differences between consecutive letters in this sequence are +1, +3, and +2. In contrast, the other letter groups follow a consistent difference pattern of +2, +3, and +2.

Explanation

The number 427 is not divisible by 11, whereas the other numbers are perfectly divisible by 11. Additionally, the sum of the first and third digits of 427 is 4 + 7 = 11, which does not equal its middle digit 2, while the other numbers have their middle digit equal to the sum of their first and third digits.

Explanation

The sum of the digits of the number 531 is 5 + 3 + 1 = 9. For all other numbers in the group, the sum of their digits is equal to 8. This distinguishes 531 from the rest.

Explanation

Each letter in the consecutive terms of the series is obtained by shifting one step forward in the alphabetical sequence.

For the first letter of each term, the progression is A → B → C, so the next letter is D.

For the second letter, the progression is C → D → E, which leads to F.

For the third letter, the progression is E → F → G, which leads to H.

Combining these letters gives the term DFH.

Explanation

The series is an alternating sequence of two sub-series.

The first sub-series consists of the first, third, and fifth terms: ABC, DEF, and the missing term. These terms are formed by consecutive groups of three letters from the English alphabet in order.

The second sub-series consists of the second and fourth terms: PQR and STU.

Since the missing term is the fifth term, it follows the first sub-series. The letters following DEF in alphabetical order are G, H, and I, which gives GHI.

Explanation

The terms in the series follow a pattern of the form n² + 9, where n increases by 10 for each successive term starting from 11.

For the first term: 11² + 9 = 121 + 9 = 130 For the second term: 21² + 9 = 441 + 9 = 450 For the third term: 31² + 9 = 961 + 9 = 970 For the fourth term: 41² + 9 = 1681 + 9 = 1690

Following this pattern, the next term is: 51² + 9 = 2601 + 9 = 2610

Alternatively, calculating the differences between consecutive terms: 450 - 130 = 320 970 - 450 = 520 1690 - 970 = 720

The differences increase by a constant value of 200: 520 - 320 = 200 720 - 520 = 200

Thus, the next difference must be: 720 + 200 = 920

Adding this to the last term gives the next number in the series: 1690 + 920 = 2610

Explanation

According to Statement II, an increase in the wage rate indicates economic growth, which is directly linked to the wealth and development of a nation. Consequently, the average wage rate serves as an indicator of a country's wealth, meaning Conclusion I logically follows. Statement I establishes that wages are determined by minimum wage legislation, but neither statement provides any information regarding whether this legislation addresses or fails to address wage imbalances. Therefore, Conclusion II does not follow from the given premises.

Explanation

The given series consists of alternate months of the year starting from January. January is the 1st month, March is the 3rd month, and May is the 5th month of the calendar. Following this sequence of odd-numbered months, the next term must be the 7th month of the calendar. The 7th month of the year is July. Additionally, each of these months contains exactly 31 days, which further establishes the pattern.

Explanation

Let the five positions from left to right be represented as 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

From the clues, R is second to the left of Q and to the immediate right of A. This gives the relative sequence A, R, _, Q. Since there are five planes in total, this four-plane block must occupy either positions 1 to 4 or positions 2 to 5.

If the block occupies positions 2 to 5, the remaining two planes, B and P, must occupy position 1 and the blank space at position 3. Since B cannot be at either of the ends, B would have to occupy position 3, leaving P at position 1. This would make P and Q non-neighbours, violating the condition that P and Q are neighbours.

Thus, the block A, R, _, Q must occupy positions 1 to 4: Position 1: A Position 2: R Position 3: Blank Position 4: Q Position 5: Remaining plane

The remaining planes B and P must occupy positions 3 and 5. Since B cannot be at any of the ends, B must occupy position 3 and P must occupy position 5. This arrangement satisfies all conditions: B is not at an end, there is exactly one plane (Q) between B and P, and neighbours P and Q are adjacent at positions 4 and 5.

This results in the complete sequence from left to right: A, R, B, Q, P. Therefore, plane A is at the left end.

Explanation

To arrange the words in alphabetical order as they would appear in a dictionary, we compare them letter by letter from left to right.

All five words start with the letter P.

Comparing the second letters, we have r in Prandial, Preach, Priam, and Price, and s in Pseudo. Since r comes before s in the alphabet, Pseudo (v) must be the last word in the sequence.

Comparing the remaining four words that start with Pr, we look at their third letters: Prandial has a. Preach has e. Priam and Price both have i.

Since the alphabetical order of these third letters is a, then e, then i, Prandial (i) comes first, followed by Preach (ii).

Now, to determine the order between Priam and Price, we compare their fourth letters: Priam has a. Price has c.

Since a comes before c, Priam (iii) comes before Price (iv).

Combining these determinations gives the final dictionary sequence as Prandial (i), Preach (ii), Priam (iii), Price (iv), and Pseudo (v).

Explanation

The code language follows a pattern of alternating addition and subtraction of 3 from the alphabetical positions of the letters.

For the word DURING: D (4) + 3 = G (7) U (21) - 3 = R (18) R (18) + 3 = U (21) I (9) - 3 = F (6) N (14) + 3 = Q (17) G (7) - 3 = D (4)

Applying the same pattern to the word PICKED: P (16) + 3 = S (19) I (9) - 3 = F (6) C (3) + 3 = F (6) K (11) - 3 = H (8) E (5) + 3 = H (8) D (4) - 3 = A (1)

This yields SFFHHA.