SSC CHSL Tier 1 2022 General Intelligence & Reasoning Questions with Solutions

Explanation

The common relationship among the other pairs is that the second number is exactly four times the first number. In the pair 2125 - 8600, multiplying 2125 by 4 yields 8500 instead of 8600, violating this rule.

Explanation

The given series can be analyzed by breaking down each term into its individual letters:

First letter of each term: L (12) - 6 = F (6) F (6) - 6 = Z (26) Z (26) - 6 = T (20) T (20) - 6 = N (14) N (14) - 6 = H (8)

Second letter of each term: O (15) - 3 = L (12) L (12) - 3 = I (9) I (9) - 3 = F (6) F (6) - 3 = C (3) C (3) - 3 = Z (26)

Third letter of each term follows an alternating pattern: Odd-positioned terms (1st, 3rd, 5th): G (7), L (12), K (11) Even-positioned terms (2nd, 4th, 6th) increase by 2: H (8) + 2 = J (10) J (10) + 2 = L (12)

Combining these letters gives HZL.

Explanation

The given sequence is an arithmetic progression where each term decreases by 3 from the preceding term.

129 - 3 = 126 126 - 3 = 123 123 - 3 = 120 120 - 3 = 117

Following this consistent pattern of subtracting 3, the next number in the series is calculated as:

117 - 3 = 114

Explanation

The relationship in the first pair is Product : Creator. An architect is a professional whose job is to create a design. Similarly, a carpenter is a professional whose job is to create furniture. This maintains the exact same logical relationship where the second term is the creator/maker and the first term is the product of their creation.

Explanation

The letter C represents the division operator. The mathematical relation for the operation x C y is given by the formula:

x C y = x ÷ y

Applying this relation to the given equations:

96 ÷ 3 = 32

288 ÷ 8 = 36

Using the same division formula for the required expression:

408 ÷ 6 = 68

Explanation

To arrange the words in the sequence in which they occur in a dictionary, compare their letters from left to right alphabetically.

All five words start with the letter W.

Comparing the second letters, Wage, Waist, Waste, and Wave have the letter 'a', while West has the letter 'e'. Since 'a' comes before 'e' in the alphabet, West must be the last word in the sequence, occupying the fifth position.

Next, compare the third letters of the remaining four words that start with Wa: Wage has the third letter 'g'. Waist has the third letter 'i'. Waste has the third letter 's'. Wave has the third letter 'v'.

Arranging these third letters in alphabetical order gives 'g', then 'i', then 's', and finally 'v'.

This determines the relative order of these four words: Wage (1) comes first. Waist (2) comes second. Waste (3) comes third. Wave (5) comes fourth.

Combining this with West (4) at the end, the complete alphabetical sequence of the words is 1, 2, 3, 5, 4.

Explanation

The relationship followed in the other pairs is that the second number is exactly twice the first number. In the pair 5555- 7777, multiplying 5555 by 2 yields 11110 instead of 7777. Thus, this pair does not conform to the established doubling rule and is the odd one out.

Explanation

The coding pattern splits the eight-letter word into two halves of four letters each.

For the first four letters, the code uses their forward alphabetical positions (A = 1, B = 2, ..., Z = 26). For the last four letters, the code uses their reverse alphabetical positions (A = 26, B = 25, ..., Z = 1), calculated as 27 minus the forward position.

Applying this logic to UNIQUELY:

First half (forward positions): U = 21 N = 14 I = 9 Q = 17

Second half (reverse positions): U = 27 - 21 = 6 E = 27 - 5 = 22 L = 27 - 12 = 15 Y = 27 - 25 = 2

Combining these values in sequence gives the code 2114917622152.

Explanation

According to Statement I, All Z are D, which means the set Z is entirely contained within the set D. This implies that the overlapping region of D and Z is non-empty, so Some D are Z is true, validating Conclusion III.

Statement II states that No Y is Z, which means the sets Y and Z are completely disjoint. Because No Z is Y, it also naturally follows that Some Z are not Y, validating Conclusion II.

Since all Z are inside D and no Z can be Y, the portion of D that is Z can never be Y. This guarantees that there are some elements of D (specifically, those that are Z) which are not Y, validating Conclusion I.

Thus, all three conclusions logically follow from the given statements.

Explanation

After interchanging the signs × and +, the equation 47 × 13 + 65 ÷ 5 - 16 becomes: 47 + 13 × 65 ÷ 5 - 16

Applying the BODMAS rule:

First, division: 65 ÷ 5 = 13

Next, multiplication: 13 × 13 = 169

Finally, addition and subtraction: 47 + 169 - 16 = 200

Explanation

In the letter group BDEF, the alphabetical positions of the letters are 2, 4, 5, and 6. The difference between the successive letters is not consistently 1, as there is a gap of two positions between B and D. This makes BDEF a non-consecutive sequence, distinguishing it from the other groups which consist of perfectly consecutive letters in alphabetical order.

Explanation

Correct Answer: B

The relationship between the numbers follows the pattern: y = x² + x

For the first pair: 14² + 14 = 196 + 14 = 210

For the third pair: 16² + 16 = 256 + 16 = 272

Applying the same logic to the second pair where x = 13: 13² + 13 = 169 + 13 = 182

This relationship can also be expressed as x × (x + 1), which gives: 13 × 14 = 182

Explanation

T is the father of U. Since U is married to W as his wife, T is the father of W's wife. Therefore, T is the father-in-law of W.

Explanation

The relationship in the first pair is that of a consumable item and the vessel used to hold or serve it, as tea is served in a cup. Applying the same logic, food is served on or eaten from a plate. Both pairs follow the pattern of Consumable : Container.

Explanation

Cauliflower is classified as a vegetable, while the other items in the group are fruits.

Explanation

The coding follows a pattern where the letters of the word are first reversed and then shifted forward by 5 positions in alphabetical order.

For the word GIRL: Reversing the word gives LRIG. Applying a +5 shift to each letter: L (12) + 5 = Q (17) R (18) + 5 = W (23) I (9) + 5 = N (14) G (7) + 5 = L (12) This results in the code QWNL.

Applying the same pattern to KEPT: Reversing the word gives TPEK. Applying a +5 shift to each letter: T (20) + 5 = Y (25) P (16) + 5 = U (21) E (5) + 5 = J (10) K (11) + 5 = P (16) This results in the code YUJP.

Explanation

An author uses a pen as their primary tool to write and perform their professional work. By applying the same relationship, a woodcutter uses an axe as their primary tool to chop trees and cut wood.

Explanation

The given sets of numbers follow a pattern of alternate prime numbers, where exactly one prime number is skipped between each consecutive number.

In the first set (79, 89, 101), the consecutive prime numbers in this range are 79, 83, 89, 97, and 101. Skipping one prime number between them gives: 79 to 89 (skipping 83) 89 to 101 (skipping 97)

In the second set (31, 41, 47), the consecutive prime numbers in this range are 31, 37, 41, 43, and 47. Skipping one prime number between them gives: 31 to 41 (skipping 37) 41 to 47 (skipping 43)

Similarly, for the set (29, 37, 43), the consecutive prime numbers in this range are 29, 31, 37, 41, and 43. Skipping one prime number between them gives: 29 to 37 (skipping 31) 37 to 43 (skipping 41)

Explanation

The relationship in the first pair is classification-based, where man is a biological organism classified under the class Mammalia (mammals). Similarly, a lizard is a cold-blooded vertebrate with scaly skin that is biologically classified under the class Reptilia (reptiles).

Explanation

For Expression I, interchanging the numbers 4 and 6 gives: 8 - 6 × 3 + 4 ÷ 2

Applying the BODMAS rule (Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction): First, perform the division: 4 ÷ 2 = 2 Next, perform the multiplication: 6 × 3 = 18 Substitute these back into the expression: 8 - 18 + 2 = -8

For Expression II, interchanging the numbers 4 and 6 gives: 6 + 3 × 4 - 8 ÷ 2

Applying the BODMAS rule: First, perform the division: 8 ÷ 2 = 4 Next, perform the multiplication: 3 × 4 = 12 Substitute these back into the expression: 6 + 12 - 4 = 14

Explanation

The relationship between the three numbers (a, b, c) in the given sets follows the logic where the second number is the square of the first number, and the third number is the sum of the second and the first numbers: b = a² c = b + a = a² + a

In the first set (101, 10201, 10302): 101² = 10201 10201 + 101 = 10302

In the second set (95, 9025, 9120): 95² = 9025 9025 + 95 = 9120

In option D (102, 10404, 10506), the same logic is applied: 102² = 10404 10404 + 102 = 10506

Explanation

To find the code for JOKE, we first calculate the sum of the alphabetical positions of the letters in each word (where A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26):

For FONT: Sum of positions = 6 + 15 + 14 + 20 = 55 Number of vowels = 1 (O) Multiplier = 15 - 2 × 1 = 13 Code = 55 × 13 - 1 = 714

For GLUE: Sum of positions = 7 + 12 + 21 + 5 = 45 Number of vowels = 2 (U, E) Multiplier = 15 - 2 × 2 = 11 Code = 45 × 11 - 1 = 494

Applying the same pattern to JOKE: Sum of positions = 10 + 15 + 11 + 5 = 41 Number of vowels = 2 (O, E) Multiplier = 15 - 2 × 2 = 11 Code = 41 × 11 - 1 = 450

Explanation

The relationship in the first pair is that of a capital and its respective state, as Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand. Following the same logic, Dispur is the capital of Assam.

Explanation

The letters in the word are coded by shifting their positions in the English alphabet according to a repeating pattern of +0, -1, and +2.

For ALWAYS: A is shifted by +0 to get A. L is shifted by -1 to get K. W is shifted by +2 to get Y. A is shifted by +0 to get A. Y is shifted by -1 to get X. S is shifted by +2 to get U. This gives the code AKYAXU.

Applying the same repeating pattern of +0, -1, and +2 to BEYOND: B is shifted by +0 to get B. E is shifted by -1 to get D. Y is shifted by +2 to get A (since 25 + 2 = 27, which wraps around to 1). O is shifted by +0 to get O. N is shifted by -1 to get M. D is shifted by +2 to get F.

Combining these letters results in the code BDAOMF.

Explanation

The given words represent different parts of the human body. Arranging these parts in an ascending order based on their physical position from bottom to top yields a logical sequence. Thighs are located in the lower limbs. Moving upwards, the stomach is located in the torso. Next are the lips on the lower part of the face, followed by the nose which is positioned just above the lips. Finally, the skull is the topmost part of the head. This bottom-to-top arrangement corresponds to the sequence 1, 2, 4, 3, 5.

Explanation

The given series can be divided into four equal groups of six letters each:

Group 1: j t m _ r _ Group 2: j t _ p r s Group 3: _ t m p r _ Group 4: j _ m p r s

By comparing the letters at corresponding positions in each group, we can identify a repeating six-letter pattern, which is "jtmprs".

Now, filling in the missing letters to complete this pattern in each group:

In Group 1, filling the fourth and sixth positions gives: j t m (p) r (s) In Group 2, filling the third position gives: j t (m) p r s In Group 3, filling the first and sixth positions gives: (j) t m p r (s) In Group 4, filling the second position gives: j (t) m p r s

Placing the filled letters in sequential order yields: p, s, m, j, s, t.

Explanation

Correct Answer: D

The pair in option D follows the pattern of Profession-Tool, where Sculptor is the profession and Chisel is the tool. This is the reverse of the pattern followed by the other pairs, which list the tool first followed by the professional who uses it (Tool-Profession).

Explanation

The operation # represents exponentiation, where the first number is raised to the power of the second number. This relation is defined by the formula:

a#b = aᵇ

Applying this formula to the given examples: 5#2 = 5² = 25 8#2 = 8² = 64

Using the same formula for the target expression: 11#2 = 11² = 121

Explanation

According to Statement II, some E are F. By the standard rules of syllogism, a particular affirmative statement of the form Some A are B can be converted directly into Some B are A. Therefore, the statement Some E are F directly implies that some F are E. This makes conclusion II logically follow.

Explanation

Based on the given relationships, J is the mother of L. Since K is the brother of J, K is the brother of L's mother. The brother of one's mother is their maternal uncle, making K the maternal uncle of L.

Explanation

In the English alphabet, the positions of the letters in WTP are W = 23, T = 20, and P = 16. The differences between the consecutive letters are 23 - 20 = 3 and 20 - 16 = 4. This does not follow the constant difference of 4 between consecutive letters that is present in the other groups.

Explanation

The relationship between the numbers in each set follows the pattern where the difference between the first number and the second number is equal to the third number.

First number - Second number = Third number

Applying this logic to the given sets: 32 - 24 = 8 48 - 42 = 6

Similarly, for the correct set: 56 - 50 = 6

Explanation

The relationship is based on gender opposites within the same familial relation. A sister is the female sibling and a brother is the male sibling. Similarly, a niece (misspelled as Nicee in the question) is the female child of one's sibling, and a nephew is the male child of one's sibling.

Explanation

The relationship between the numbers in each pair follows the mathematical formula: Second number = (First number + 4)²

Applying this formula to the given pairs: For the second pair, 9 : 169: (9 + 4)² = 13² = 169

For the third pair, 12 : 256: (12 + 4)² = 16² = 256

Applying the same pattern to find the missing first number in the first pair ?: 225: (First number + 4)² = 225 First number + 4 = √225 First number + 4 = 15 First number = 15 - 4 = 11

Explanation

The relationship between the numbers in each set (x, y, z) follows the pattern where the second number is twice the first number plus one, and the third number is twice the second number plus one.

y = 2x + 1 z = 2y + 1

Applying this rule to the given sets:

For (46, 93, 187): 93 = 46 × 2 + 1 187 = 93 × 2 + 1

For (123, 247, 495): 247 = 123 × 2 + 1 495 = 247 × 2 + 1

Applying the same pattern to the numbers in the correct option (313, 627, 1255): 627 = 313 × 2 + 1 1255 = 627 × 2 + 1

Explanation

After interchanging the numbers 6 and 4, we evaluate both expressions using the BODMAS rule.

For Expression I: 10 × 6 – 30 ÷ 4 + 20 Interchanging 6 and 4 gives: 10 × 4 – 30 ÷ 6 + 20 Applying division: 10 × 4 – 5 + 20 Applying multiplication: 40 – 5 + 20 Applying addition and subtraction: 35 + 20 = 55

For Expression II: 8 – 4 × 5 + 6 ÷ 2 Interchanging 6 and 4 gives: 8 – 6 × 5 + 4 ÷ 2 Applying division: 8 – 6 × 5 + 2 Applying multiplication: 8 – 30 + 2 Applying addition and subtraction: –22 + 2 = –20

Explanation

R is the father of S, and S is the son of T, which implies that R and T are a married couple, where R is the husband and T is the wife.

Since H is the daughter of R, she is also the daughter of T.

Given that T is the daughter of N, H is the daughter of N's daughter. Therefore, H is the daughter's daughter of N.

Explanation

Group A is the odd group because it contains the word Robber, which is a singular common noun representing an individual person. In contrast, the standard groups consist entirely of collective nouns, which are terms used to represent a group or collection of people, animals, or things as a single entity. The inclusion of Robber, which is not a collective noun, makes this group distinct.

Explanation

The coding logic is based on the sum of the positional values of the letters of the English alphabet, where A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, and so on up to Z = 26.

For the word BASE: B = 2 A = 1 S = 19 E = 5 Sum = 2 + 1 + 19 + 5 = 27

Applying the same positional sum logic to the word COLLECTION: C = 3 O = 15 L = 12 L = 12 E = 5 C = 3 T = 20 I = 9 O = 15 N = 14

Sum = 3 + 15 + 12 + 12 + 5 + 3 + 20 + 9 + 15 + 14 = 108

Explanation

The relationship in the given pair is that of Individual to Collective Group, where a group of soldiers is called an army. In the same way, a group of cattle is collectively referred to as a herd.

Explanation

The square of a number consisting of n digits of 1 is a palindromic number where the digits increase from 1 up to n and then decrease back to 1. For a number with five digits of 1, the square is 11111² = 123454321. In this pair, the right-hand side number is 1235454321, which does not match the square of 11111, making it the odd one out.

Explanation

The statement "Each correct is wrong" is equivalent to "All correct are wrong". This means the set of all correct things is entirely contained within the set of wrong things.

The statement "No wrong is right" means there is absolutely no overlap between the set of wrong things and the set of right things.

For Conclusion I: Since the entire set of correct things is inside the set of wrong things, and the set of wrong things does not overlap with the set of right things, it logically follows that the set of correct things also cannot overlap with the set of right things. Therefore, "No correct is right" is valid.

For Conclusion II: Since all correct things are wrong, it means there is an overlap where at least some wrong things are correct. Thus, "Some wrongs are correct" is valid.

Explanation

The letter series is completed by repeating the six-letter pattern mcbbcm. Dividing the series into three equal groups of six letters each gives:

m c _ b c m | _ c b b c _ | m _ b b c m

By placing the letters b, m, m, and c sequentially into the four gaps, the series becomes:

m c b b c m | m c b b c m | m c b b c m

This creates a perfect and consistent repetition of the pattern mcbbcm throughout the entire series.

Explanation

The standard pattern for the groups is to have the second letter two steps ahead of the first, followed by the third letter which is one step behind the second (n, n + 2, n + 1). The letter cluster EFG deviates from this rule as it consists of three consecutive letters in alphabetical order (E, F, G) following the pattern n, n + 1, n + 2.

Explanation

By decoding the letters as mathematical operators, where A represents ×, B represents +, C represents -, and D represents ÷, the expression can be rewritten.

Expression: 66 × 3 ÷ 11 + 43 - 48 ÷ 12

Applying the BODMAS rule, perform division first: 66 × 3 ÷ 11 = 198 ÷ 11 = 18 48 ÷ 12 = 4

Substituting these values back into the expression: 18 + 43 - 4

Performing addition and subtraction: 18 + 43 = 61 61 - 4 = 57

Explanation

The coding pattern follows an alternating addition of +2 and +1 to the alphabetical positions of each letter in the word.

Applying this pattern to the word MAZZA: M + 2 = O A + 1 = B Z + 2 = B (wrapping around after Z) Z + 1 = A A + 2 = C This gives OBBAC.

Applying the same pattern to BLACK: B + 2 = D L + 1 = M A + 2 = C C + 1 = D K + 2 = M This gives DMCDM.

Applying this pattern to FUZZY: F + 2 = H U + 1 = V Z + 2 = B Z + 1 = A Y + 2 = A (wrapping around after Z) This gives HVBAA.

Explanation

The relation between the three numbers (a, b, c) in each set follows the mathematical formula where the third number is four times the sum of the first two numbers. This is represented as:

c = (a + b) × 4

Applying this formula to the given sets:

First set: (13, 14, 108) (13 + 14) × 4 = 27 × 4 = 108

Second set: (51, 12, 252) (51 + 12) × 4 = 63 × 4 = 252

Applying the same logic to the numbers in the correct option (29, 14, 172): (29 + 14) × 4 = 43 × 4 = 172

Explanation

The given words represent the sequential stages in the life and career progression of an individual.

A person begins life as a Child (5). The child first goes to School (2) for primary and secondary education. After completing school, the individual moves on to College (1) for higher education. Upon completing college, the individual secures Employment (3) in a job or profession. Finally, as a result of employment, the individual earns a Salary (4).

Therefore, the correct logical and chronological sequence is Child, School, College, Employment, and Salary, which corresponds to the order 5, 2, 1, 3, 4.

Explanation

The relationship between the numbers is determined by dividing the two-digit number formed by the first two digits of the first number by its third digit to obtain the second number.

For the first pair, 183 : 6, the first two digits form 18. Dividing this by the third digit, 3, yields 18 ÷ 3 = 6.

For the second pair, 164 : 4, the first two digits form 16. Dividing this by the third digit, 4, yields 16 ÷ 4 = 4.

Applying this same pattern to the third pair, 122 : ?, the first two digits form 12. Dividing this by the third digit, 2, yields 12 ÷ 2 = 6.

Explanation

The relationship between the numbers (a, b, c) in the given sets is defined by the following constant differences: b = a + 7 c = b + 21

Let us verify this relationship with the given sets: For (18, 25, 46): 25 = 18 + 7 46 = 25 + 21

For (24, 31, 52): 31 = 24 + 7 52 = 31 + 21

Applying the same logic to (13, 20, 41): 20 = 13 + 7 41 = 20 + 21