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

Explanation

The relationship between the numbers in the first pair is established by multiplying the first number by 11 to obtain the second number: 4 × 11 = 44

Applying the same logic to the second pair, the missing number must be multiplied by 11 to get 77: 77 ÷ 11 = 7

Explanation

Nadir refers to the lowest point of something, such as the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization, or the point on the celestial sphere directly below an observer. It represents the absolute lowest level or minimum, which is opposite in meaning to the other terms that signify the highest point or pinnacle.

Explanation

In the pair DH, the letters progress forward in alphabetical order with the second letter H (position 8) being 4 positions ahead of the first letter D (position 4). In contrast, all other letter pairs follow a backward progression where the second letter is 4 positions behind the first letter. This makes DH the odd pair.

Explanation

The pattern followed by the numbers is that the third digit is equal to the difference between the first digit and the second digit. The number 652 does not follow this pattern because the difference between its first and second digits is 1 (6 - 5 = 1), which is not equal to the third digit (2).

Explanation

The number 7426 is the odd one because it does not follow the pattern where the product of the first two digits is equal to the number formed by the last two digits. For 7426, the product of the first two digits is 7 × 4 = 28, but the last two digits are 26. In the other cases, this digital product relationship holds true, as seen in 5 × 2 = 10, 7 × 2 = 14, and 9 × 2 = 18.

Explanation

The series lists the states of India in descending order of their total geographical area. Rajasthan is the largest state in India by land area, spanning 342,239 square kilometers. It is followed by Madhya Pradesh as the second-largest state with an area of 308,252 square kilometers, and Maharashtra as the third-largest state covering 307,713 square kilometers. Following this exact pattern of decreasing geographical area, the fourth-largest state of India is Uttar Pradesh, which occupies an area of 240,928 square kilometers.

Explanation

Each term in the given series is obtained by dividing the preceding term by 2.

200 ÷ 2 = 100 100 ÷ 2 = 50 50 ÷ 2 = 25 25 ÷ 2 = 12.5 12.5 ÷ 2 = 6.25

Applying this pattern to find the missing term:

6.25 ÷ 2 = 3.125

Explanation

For a relation R on a set A to be symmetric, the condition that x R y implies y R x must hold for all elements x and y in A. The given statements only establish that a R b and b R a for a specific pair of elements a and b. This does not guarantee that the symmetry condition holds for all other elements in the domain. For example, if we have a set {a, b, c} with the relation containing the pairs (a, b), (b, a), and (a, c), both statements are satisfied, but the relation is not symmetric because a is related to c while c is not related to a. Hence, Conclusion I does not follow.

On the other hand, since the statements explicitly define the association between elements under R, R is established as a valid binary relation. Therefore, Conclusion II logically follows.

Explanation

Each term of the series consists of three consecutive letters in reverse alphabetical order. By assigning numerical positions to the letters (A = 1, B = 2, ..., Z = 26), the pattern reveals that the corresponding letters of consecutive terms decrease successively by 7, 8, and 9 positions.

For the first letter of each term: V (22) - 7 = O (15) O (15) - 8 = G (7) G (7) - 9 = X (24, since G can be represented as 7 + 26 = 33)

For the second letter of each term: U (21) - 7 = N (14) N (14) - 8 = F (6) F (6) - 9 = W (23, since F can be represented as 6 + 26 = 32)

For the third letter of each term: T (20) - 7 = M (13) M (13) - 8 = E (5) E (5) - 9 = V (22, since E can be represented as 5 + 26 = 31)

Explanation

The series follows a pattern where each term is obtained by adding 5 to the position of each letter in the preceding term, moving cyclically from Z back to A.

Using the alphabetical positions of the letters: R is the 18th letter and S is the 19th letter.

Adding 5 to these positions: 18 + 5 = 23, which is W. 19 + 5 = 24, which is X.

This gives the missing term WX.

To verify the pattern for the next term: Adding 5 to the positions of W (23) and X (24) gives 28 and 29. Since there are 26 letters in the alphabet, we subtract 26 to get the cyclic positions: 28 - 26 = 2, which is B. 29 - 26 = 3, which is C. This correctly gives the next term BC.

Adding 5 to B (2) and C (3) yields G (7) and H (8), completing the series.

Explanation

The directions north-east and south-east are perpendicular to each other, forming an angle of 90°. Consequently, Farhan's path represents a right-angled triangle, where the distance from his starting point to his final position is the hypotenuse.

Using Pythagoras' theorem:

Distance² = 4² + 3²

Distance² = 16 + 9 = 25

Distance = √25 = 5 km

Explanation

To arrange the words in alphabetical order as they appear in a dictionary, we compare the letters of each word from left to right. Since all the words start with the letter A, we compare their second letters: In Abysmal (ii), the second letter is b. In Accrue (iv), the second letter is c. In Agility (iii), the second letter is g. In Arise (i), the second letter is r.

Arranging these second letters in alphabetical order gives b, c, g, r. Therefore, the dictionary sequence of the words is Abysmal, Accrue, Agility, and Arise, which corresponds to the sequence ii, iv, iii, i.

Explanation

The coding pattern follows a simple alphabetical shift of +1. Each letter of the word is replaced by its immediate succeeding letter in the English alphabet. For the word LOYALTY, shifting L, O, Y, A, L, T, and Y by one letter forward results in M, P, Z, B, M, U, and Z respectively, forming the code MPZBMUZ.

Applying this same rule to PROCLAIM: P + 1 = Q R + 1 = S O + 1 = P C + 1 = D L + 1 = M A + 1 = B I + 1 = J M + 1 = N

Joining these coded letters together gives QSPDMBJN.

Explanation

The relationship between the numbers in each column is determined by multiplying the square root of the first number by the second number to obtain the third number.

In the first column: √256 × 6 = 16 × 6 = 96

In the second column: √289 × 5 = 17 × 5 = 85

In the third column: √484 × 6 = 22 × 6 = 132

Explanation

Substitute the letters with their respective mathematical operators in the expression 8 V 10 M 96 L 6 S 9:

8 - 10 + 96 ÷ 6 × 9

According to the BODMAS rule, perform division first: 96 ÷ 6 = 16

The expression becomes: 8 - 10 + 16 × 9

Next, perform multiplication: 16 × 9 = 144

The expression becomes: 8 - 10 + 144

Finally, perform addition and subtraction: 152 - 10 = 142

Explanation

The complete letter series is based on the repetition of an 8-letter symmetrical pattern: p q r s s r q p

Dividing the 16-letter sequence into two equal parts of 8 letters each gives: _ q r _ s r q _ / p _ r s _ r _ p

Placing the letters from the option pspqsq sequentially into the six gaps completes the identical blocks: First block: p q r s s r q p Second block: p q r s s r q p

The complete series becomes: p q r s s r q p p q r s s r q p

Explanation

The man initially faces East. His total angular turn in the anticlockwise direction is calculated as the sum of the individual turns:

Total Turn = 60° + 120° = 180°

A turn of 180° in any direction results in facing the exact opposite of the original direction. Since the opposite of East is West, he is now facing West.

Explanation

The word GRAIN is decoded using the matrices by finding the coordinates of each letter represented first by its row and then by its column.

For the letter G, looking at Row 2 and Column 3 of Matrix-I gives the code 23. For the letter R, looking at Row 6 and Column 6 of Matrix-II gives the code 66. For the letter A, looking at Row 6 and Column 9 of Matrix-II gives the code 69. For the letter I, looking at Row 1 and Column 1 of Matrix-I gives the code 11. For the letter N, looking at Row 2 and Column 1 of Matrix-I gives the code 21.

Combining these coordinates sequentially results in the set of numbers 23, 66, 69, 11, 21.

Explanation

Anjali's daughter's only brother refers to Anjali's son. The wife of Anjali's son is Anjali's daughter-in-law. Thus, the woman introduced is Anjali's daughter-in-law.

Explanation

The relationship in the given analogy is between a profession and its primary tool of work. A photographer uses a camera as the essential instrument to capture photographs and perform their job. In the same manner, a writer uses a pen as the primary instrument to draft and write their work.

Explanation

In this alphabetical analogy, the sum of the positional values of the corresponding letters in the first and second terms is constant at 26.

Let us look at the positional values of the first pair AB : YX: A = 1, B = 2 Y = 25, X = 24

Sum of corresponding letters: 1 + 25 = 26 (for A and Y) 2 + 24 = 26 (for B and X)

Applying the same logic to the third term LM to find the fourth term: L = 12, M = 13

To keep the sum of corresponding positions equal to 26: First letter: 26 - 12 = 14, which corresponds to the letter N. Second letter: 26 - 13 = 13, which corresponds to the letter M.

This yields the corresponding term as NM.

Explanation

The relationship between the first pair of letter clusters is determined by shifting the position of each letter in the alphabetical order.

For the first pair, DA to FE: The first letter D (4th position) is shifted by +2 positions to get F (6th position). The second letter A (1st position) is shifted by +4 positions to get E (5th position).

Applying the same pattern to the second pair, HI: The first letter H (8th position) is shifted by +2 positions to get J (10th position). The second letter I (9th position) is shifted by +4 positions to get M (13th position).

Therefore, the matching pair is JM.

Explanation

The relationship in the given analogy follows the pattern n : n⁴.

For the first pair: 2⁴ = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 16

Applying the same pattern to the second pair: 3⁴ = 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 = 81

Explanation

Darjeeling is a municipality and a hill station in the state of West Bengal, but it is not a state capital, unlike the other three cities which serve as capitals of northeastern Indian states.

Explanation

The pair MJ represents a difference of 3 between the alphabetical positions of its letters, as M is the 13th letter and J is the 10th letter of the English alphabet. All other pairs have a difference of exactly 2.

Explanation

The sum of the digits of 13981, 93172, and 47542 is equal to 22: 1 + 3 + 9 + 8 + 1 = 22 9 + 3 + 1 + 7 + 2 = 22 4 + 7 + 5 + 4 + 2 = 22

For the number 67325, the sum of the digits is: 6 + 7 + 3 + 2 + 5 = 23

This makes 67325 the odd number among the choices because its digit sum is 23 instead of 22.

Explanation

The number 5712 is the only number that is divisible by 3. According to the divisibility rule for 3, a number is divisible by 3 if the sum of its individual digits is divisible by 3. For 5712, the sum of the digits is 5 + 7 + 1 + 2 = 15, which is a multiple of 3. The other numbers have digit sums of 11, 13, and 19, respectively, none of which are divisible by 3.

Explanation

The series follows a chronological progression of major events in the Indian national movement.

The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre occurred in April 1919.

The Simon Commission was constituted in November 1927 and arrived in India in February 1928.

The Dandi March, which initiated the Civil Disobedience Movement, took place in March-April 1930.

The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in August 1942, making it the correct event to complete the chronological sequence.

Explanation

The series follows a specific pattern for both the first and second letters of each term.

For the first letters, Z, X, T, and N, the alphabetical positions are 26, 24, 20, and 14. The differences between consecutive terms are -2, -4, and -6. Following this pattern, the next difference is -8. 14 - 8 = 6 The 6th letter of the alphabet is F.

For the second letters, A, C, G, and M, the alphabetical positions are 1, 3, 7, and 13. The differences between consecutive terms are +2, +4, and +6. Following this pattern, the next difference is +8. 13 + 8 = 21 The 21st letter of the alphabet is U.

Combining these letters yields the next term in the series as FU.

Explanation

The pattern of the series is determined by analyzing the numerical positions of the letters in alphabetical order. For the first letter of each term, the positions are: C = 3 M = 13 U = 21 E = 5 (or 26 + 5 = 31)

The differences between the positions of consecutive first letters form an increasing sequence of even numbers: +4, +6, +8, and +10.

Applying this pattern: The first letter of the first term is C (3). Adding 4 to 3 gives 7, which corresponds to the letter G. Adding 6 to 7 gives 13, which corresponds to the letter M. Adding 8 to 13 gives 21, which corresponds to the letter U. Adding 10 to 21 gives 31. Subtracting 26 for the alphabetical cycle gives 5, which corresponds to the letter E.

Each term consists of two consecutive alphabetical letters. Since the first letter of the missing term is G, the second letter must be H, making the missing term GH.

Explanation

The given series follows a pattern where the difference between consecutive terms decreases by 2 at each step.

72 - 56 = 16 56 - 42 = 14 42 - 30 = 12 30 - 20 = 10

Following this decreasing sequence of even numbers, the next difference must be 8.

20 - 8 = 12

Alternatively, each term can be expressed as the product of two consecutive decreasing integers: 8 × 9 = 72 7 × 8 = 56 6 × 7 = 42 5 × 6 = 30 4 × 5 = 20 3 × 4 = 12

Explanation

Since some white is black, and no black is green, the portion of white that is black can never be green. This guarantees that some white is definitely not green, making Conclusion II always true, while Conclusion I is not necessarily true.

Explanation

An ordinary year has 365 days, which corresponds to 52 weeks and 1 odd day. Because 2013 is not divisible by 4, it is an ordinary year.

The number of days from 1st January 2013 to 1st January 2014 is exactly 365 days, yielding 1 odd day. Therefore, 1st January 2014 falls 1 day after Wednesday, which is Thursday.

To find the day on 2nd January 2014, we add 1 day to Thursday, which gives Friday.

Explanation

To arrange the words in dictionary order, we compare them alphabetically letter by letter.

First, we compare the second letters of each word. Vacancy (iv) and Vaccine (iii) have the letter a, while Victorious (ii) and Victory (i) have the letter i. Since a comes before i, the words beginning with Va must appear first in the sequence.

To determine the order between Vacancy (iv) and Vaccine (iii), we compare them starting from the first differing letter. The first three letters Vac are identical in both. Comparing the fourth letters, the letter a in Vacancy comes before c in Vaccine. Therefore, Vacancy (iv) comes before Vaccine (iii).

To determine the order between Victorious (ii) and Victory (i), we note that they share the first six letters Victor. Comparing the seventh letters, the letter i in Victorious comes before y in Victory. Therefore, Victorious (ii) comes before Victory (i).

Combining these results, the correct sequence in which the words occur in the dictionary is Vacancy, Vaccine, Victorious, Victory, which corresponds to the order iv, iii, ii, i.

Explanation

The coding language uses a direct letter-to-digit substitution pattern. By matching each letter in the given words to its corresponding digit in their coded values, we establish the numerical representation for each letter.

In the word TRUMPET coded as 7591427: T is coded as 7 R is coded as 5 U is coded as 9 M is coded as 1 P is coded as 4 E is coded as 2

In the word SORROW coded as 385586: S is coded as 3 O is coded as 8 R is coded as 5 W is coded as 6

Applying these designated digits to the letters of the word EMPRESS: E becomes 2 M becomes 1 P becomes 4 R becomes 5 E becomes 2 S becomes 3 S becomes 3

Combining these digits in order yields 2145233.

Explanation

The numbers in each column follow a simple multiplication relationship where the product of the first row and the second row equals the third row.

For the first column: 7 × 5 = 35

For the third column: 17 × 3 = 51

Using this pattern for the second column: 13 × ? = 104 ? = 104 ÷ 13 = 8

Explanation

Substitute the letters with their respective mathematical operators as specified: P denotes × (multiplied by) S denotes + (added to) Q denotes ÷ (divided by) R denotes - (subtracted from)

Rewriting the expression 6 P 7 S 169 Q 13 R 5: 6 × 7 + 169 ÷ 13 - 5

Applying the BODMAS rule: First, perform the division: 169 ÷ 13 = 13 Next, perform the multiplication: 6 × 7 = 42 The expression becomes: 42 + 13 - 5 Now, perform the addition: 42 + 13 = 55 Finally, perform the subtraction: 55 - 5 = 50

Explanation

The given letter series consists of a repeating pattern of the three-letter block TUS. By sequentially placing the letters U, U, T, S, and U into the five gaps of the series T_ST_S_U_T_S, we get:

T U S T U S T U S T U S

This completes the repetitive sequence of TUS-TUS-TUS-TUS.

Explanation

Initially, Vishal travels towards the East. When he turns left, he changes his direction by 90 degrees anticlockwise, which means he is now facing North.

From facing North, he then turns 270 degrees anticlockwise. Since a full circle is 360 degrees, a turn of 270 degrees anticlockwise is equivalent to a turn of 90 degrees clockwise (360 degrees - 270 degrees = 90 degrees).

Turning 90 degrees clockwise from North points directly to the East. Therefore, he is facing East.

Explanation

Ramesh and Suresh are brothers. Since Dharmendra is the father of Ramesh, he is also the father of Suresh.

Suresh's only brother is Ramesh. Since Sunita is the wife of Suresh's only brother, Sunita is the wife of Ramesh.

Sapna is the daughter of Sunita, which means she is the daughter of Ramesh and Sunita.

Since Dharmendra is the father of Ramesh, and Sapna is the daughter of Ramesh, Sapna is the granddaughter of Dharmendra.

Explanation

In standard computer keyboard shortcuts, the key combination Ctrl+X is used to perform the Cut command, which removes the selected item and stores it in the clipboard. Similarly, the key combination Ctrl+C is used to perform the Copy command, which duplicates the selected item to the clipboard.

Explanation

The relationship is based on the positional values of the letters in the English alphabet.

For DI : M, the alphabetical positions are D = 4 and I = 9. Adding these positional values gives 4 + 9 = 13, which is the position of the letter M.

Similarly, for CR : ?, the alphabetical positions are C = 3 and R = 18. Adding these positional values gives 3 + 18 = 21, which is the position of the letter U.

Explanation

In the English alphabetical series, each letter has a corresponding numerical position from 1 to 26. The positions of the letters in the first group are: T = 20, U = 21 M = 13, N = 14

The pattern involves subtracting 7 from the position of each letter in the first pair to obtain the letters of the second pair: 20 - 7 = 13 (M) 21 - 7 = 14 (N)

Applying the same logic to the third pair JK: J = 10, K = 11

Subtracting 7 from these numerical positions: 10 - 7 = 3 (C) 11 - 7 = 4 (D)

This gives the letters C and D, forming the pair CD.

Explanation

The relationship in the first pair is based on consecutive decreasing squares. 36 = 6² 25 = (6 - 1)² = 5²

Using the same logic for the second pair: 100 = 10² The next term is (10 - 1)² = 9² = 81.

Explanation

Root is an anatomical part of a plant, whereas herb, shrub, and tree are classifications of plants based on their growth habit, size, and stem characteristics.

Explanation

The difference between the alphabetical positions of the letters B (2nd) and I (9th) is 7, whereas the difference between the positions of the letters in all other pairs is exactly 6.

Explanation

The number 64 is a perfect square as it can be expressed as 8², and it is also a perfect cube as it can be expressed as 4³. None of the other numbers in the given set are perfect squares or perfect cubes, making it the odd one out.

Explanation

The number 100 is a perfect square (10²), whereas the other numbers are all perfect cubes (8³, 5³, and 6³). This makes it the only number in the list that is not a perfect cube.

Explanation

The given series represents the biological levels of structural organization in multicellular organisms, arranged in increasing order of complexity. Cells are the basic building blocks of life. Groups of similar cells functioning together form a tissue. Multiple tissues working in integration to perform a specific function constitute an organ. At the next level of organization, a group of organs cooperating with each other to carry out a comprehensive physiological process forms an organ system.

Explanation

The series follows a pattern based on the alphabetical positions of the letters.

For the first letter of each term, the numerical positions decrease by 6: Z (26) minus 6 is T (20) T (20) minus 6 is N (14) N (14) minus 6 is H (8)

For the second letter of each term, the numerical positions increase by 6: A (1) plus 6 is G (7) G (7) plus 6 is M (13) M (13) plus 6 is S (19)

Additionally, the two letters in each term are alphabetical opposites whose position values sum to 27. Since H is the 8th letter, its opposite is the 19th letter, which is S, completing the term as HS.