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

Explanation

The statements Some fish are frogs and Some frogs are whales do not establish a definite relationship between fish and whales because the middle term frogs is not distributed in either statement.

However, Conclusion I (Some fish are whales) is a particular affirmative proposition (I-type) and Conclusion II (No fish is a whale) is a universal negative proposition (E-type). Since they share the same subject and predicate terms, they form a complementary pair. In any scenario, either fish and whales will have at least one common member, or they will share no members at least. Thus, either Conclusion I or Conclusion II must logically follow.

Explanation

Let the seven ranks from highest to lowest be represented as positions 1 to 7.

According to the given information: Panchi scored the second highest marks, so Panchi is at position 2. Tiya has three students scoring higher and three scoring lower, placing Tiya exactly in the middle at position 4. Vinay scored higher than only one person, which places Vinay at position 6. Sweta scored more than Tiya but less than Panchi, placing Sweta at position 3.

At this stage, the positions occupied are: Position 2: Panchi Position 3: Sweta Position 4: Tiya Position 6: Vinay

The remaining vacant positions are 1, 5, and 7, while the remaining students are Qazi, Ricky, and Urusha. Since neither Ricky nor Qazi received the lowest marks, they cannot occupy position 7. Thus, Ricky and Qazi must occupy positions 1 and 5 in some order, leaving Urusha to occupy position 7, which represents the lowest marks.

Explanation

The pattern of the letter-clusters is based on subtracting 2 from the alphabetical position of each letter.

For the first pair, PAG to NYE: P - 2 = N A - 2 = Y G - 2 = E

For the second pair, TUB to RSZ: T - 2 = R U - 2 = S B - 2 = Z

Applying the same pattern to RICE: R - 2 = P I - 2 = G C - 2 = A E - 2 = C

Explanation

Applying the interchange of the signs × and + in both expressions:

For Expression I: The expression 5 × 12 - 15 + 20 ÷ 25 becomes: 5 + 12 - 15 × 20 ÷ 25

Using the BODMAS rule: First, perform division: 20 ÷ 25 = 4/5 Next, perform multiplication: 15 × 4/5 = 12 Finally, perform addition and subtraction: 5 + 12 - 12 = 5

For Expression II: The expression 36 + 3 × 2 - 15 ÷ 5 becomes: 36 × 3 + 2 - 15 ÷ 5

Using the BODMAS rule: First, perform division: 15 ÷ 5 = 3 Next, perform multiplication: 36 × 3 = 108 Finally, perform addition and subtraction: 108 + 2 - 3 = 107

Explanation

The relationship in the given sets is of the pattern (x, x², x³), where the second number is the square of the first number and the third number is the cube of the first number.

For the first set (11, 121, 1331): 11² = 121 11³ = 1331

For the second set (13, 169, 2197): 13² = 169 13³ = 2197

The set (7, 49, 343) satisfies this same relationship: 7² = 49 7³ = 343

Explanation

The relation between the numbers in the consistent pairs is that the second number is the cube of the first number. For the pair in A, 108³ is equal to 1259712, which does not match the given value of 1257912.

Explanation

The pattern in the coding system involves multiplying each individual digit of the given number by 2 and then concatenating the resulting products.

For the number 28373: 2 × 2 = 4 8 × 2 = 16 3 × 2 = 6 7 × 2 = 14 3 × 2 = 6 Combining these individual products in order yields 4166146.

Applying the same mathematical rule to the number 19351: 1 × 2 = 2 9 × 2 = 18 3 × 2 = 6 5 × 2 = 10 1 × 2 = 2 Combining these individual products in order yields 2186102.

Explanation

A nymph is the young, immature developmental stage of a cockroach. Similarly, a tadpole is the young, larval stage of a frog that undergoes metamorphosis to develop into an adult. This represents the relationship between the larval stage and the adult form of the organism.

Explanation

In the given sets, all three numbers are perfect squares of integers:

First set: 169 = 13² 1681 = 41² 529 = 23²

Second set: 144 = 12² 576 = 24² 1024 = 32²

Similarly, in option D, all three numbers are perfect squares of integers: 625 = 25² 784 = 28² 256 = 16²

Explanation

The letter-cluster HJ is the odd one out because it contains only two letters, whereas the other groups consist of three letters where each consecutive letter is obtained by adding 2 to the alphabetical position of the previous letter.

Explanation

The relationship established in the first pair is that of an item and its taxonomic category, where an ostrich is classified as a bird. Applying the same classification rule to the second pair, a chair is classified under the category of furniture.

Explanation

The numbers in each given set are the squares of consecutive odd integers with a common difference of 2 between their square roots.

In the first set (25, 49, 81): √25 = 5 √49 = 7 √81 = 9 The square roots 5, 7, and 9 are consecutive odd numbers.

In the second set (169, 225, 289): √169 = 13 √225 = 15 √289 = 17 The square roots 13, 15, and 17 are consecutive odd numbers.

Applying the same logic to the set (289, 361, 441): √289 = 17 √361 = 19 √441 = 21 The square roots 17, 19, and 21 are consecutive odd numbers, which follows the exact same relationship.

Explanation

The coding pattern involves reversing the letters of the word and then shifting each letter forward by 3 positions in alphabetical order.

Reversing the word MANAGE gives EGANAM. Shifting each letter of EGANAM forward by 3 positions: E + 3 = H G + 3 = J A + 3 = D N + 3 = Q A + 3 = D M + 3 = P This results in the code HJDQDP.

Applying the same logic to the word LATTER, we first reverse the word to get RETTAL. Shifting each letter of RETTAL forward by 3 positions: R + 3 = U E + 3 = H T + 3 = W T + 3 = W A + 3 = D L + 3 = O

This yields the code UHWWDO.

Explanation

The logical and meaningful order of these metric units of length is in ascending order of their values in meters.

Converting each unit to meters: Millimeter (2) = 10⁻³ meters Decimeter (3) = 10⁻¹ meters Decameter (4) = 10¹ meters Hectometer (1) = 10² meters Kilometer (5) = 10³ meters

Arranging these units from the smallest to the largest yields the sequence Millimeter (2), Decimeter (3), Decameter (4), Hectometer (1), and Kilometer (5), which corresponds to the order 2, 3, 4, 1, 5.

Explanation

The word Nun represents a person, specifically a female member of a religious community, whereas all other words in the groups represent types of dwellings or shelters for humans, animals, or insects. This makes this group the odd one out because it contains a word referring to a person rather than a shelter.

Explanation

The given series follows a multiplication pattern where each successive term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by an increasing consecutive integer starting from 2.

The pattern is: First term = 2 Second term = 2 × 2 = 4 Third term = 4 × 3 = 12 Fourth term = 12 × 4 = 48 Fifth term = 48 × 5 = 240

Explanation

The series is divided into three sequential groups where the frequency of the letters c, d, and p increases by one in each successive group.

The first group is c²d¹p¹, which is ccdp.

The second group is c³d²p², which is cccddpp.

The third group is c⁴d³p³, which is ccccdddppp.

Joining these three groups sequentially forms the complete pattern: ccdpcccddppccccdddppp.

Comparing this with the given letter series ccd_cc_d_ppccccddd_ _p, the missing letters to be filled in the blanks are p, c, d, p, and p, which gives the combination pcdpp.

Explanation

The phrase "the only son of my mother" refers to Riya's brother.

Therefore, "the father of the only son of my mother" is the father of Riya's brother, which means the man is Riya's father.

Consequently, Riya is the daughter of that man.

Explanation

The coding pattern involves dividing the six-letter word into two equal halves of three letters each, and then reversing the order of the letters in each half.

For the word HAMLET: First half HAM when reversed becomes MAH. Second half LET when reversed becomes TEL. Combining them gives MAHTEL.

Applying the same logic to BURGER: First half BUR when reversed becomes RUB. Second half GER when reversed becomes REG. Combining them gives RUBREG.

Explanation

The relationship in the given pair is Agent : Product. An editor is the professional agent responsible for preparing, producing, and supervising the publication of a newspaper. Similarly, a farmer is the agent responsible for growing and producing a crop. Both pairs follow the exact same logical order of the producer followed by the product.

Explanation

In the given number pairs, the second number is obtained by multiplying the first number by 4. For the pair 1074 - 4396, multiplying 1074 by 4 yields 4296, which does not equal 4396. This makes it the odd one out as it does not follow the multiplication rule of x × 4 = y.

Explanation

In option C, the given equation is: 4 + 3 × 7 - 2 = 29

By interchanging the numbers 4 and 3, the equation becomes: 3 + 4 × 7 - 2 = 29

Applying the BODMAS rule, first perform the multiplication: 4 × 7 = 28

Then, perform addition and subtraction: 3 + 28 - 2 = 31 - 2 = 29

Since both sides of the equation are equal, the equation is correct.

Explanation

Lahore is not the capital of Pakistan. The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, which makes this pair the odd one out as it does not follow the capital-country relationship.

Explanation

The relationship in the given pair is based on the formula y = x² - x, which can also be written as y = x × (x - 1).

Applying this formula to the given pair 15:210: 15² - 15 = 225 - 15 = 210

Applying the same formula to the pair in option C: 22² - 22 = 484 - 22 = 462

Explanation

The coding scheme is determined by subtracting the sum of the positional values of the first two letters from the sum of the positional values of the last two letters of each word.

For SAGE: S = 19, A = 1, G = 7, E = 5 Code = (G + E) - (S + A) = (7 + 5) - (19 + 1) = 12 - 20 = -8

For TABS: T = 20, A = 1, B = 2, S = 19 Code = (B + S) - (T + A) = (2 + 19) - (20 + 1) = 21 - 21 = 0

Applying the same logic to VERB: V = 22, E = 5, R = 18, B = 2 Code = (R + B) - (V + E) = (18 + 2) - (22 + 5) = 20 - 27 = -7

Explanation

All five words begin with the prefix spec. To arrange them in alphabetical order, we compare the letters following this common prefix. The fifth letters are i in Special and Species, k in Speck and Speckle, and t in Spectacle. Since i precedes k and t in the alphabet, the words with i are placed first. Comparing Special and Species, the sixth letter a in Special comes before e in Species, making Special the first word and Species the second word. Next, we compare the words starting with speck, which are Speck and Speckle. Because Speck is a complete substring and shorter than Speckle, Speck precedes Speckle, placing Speck in the third position.

Explanation

The given sequence is a geometric progression where each term is obtained by multiplying the preceding term by 2.

The general formula for the terms of this sequence can be represented as: aₙ = a₁ × rⁿ⁻¹

Here, the first term a₁ = 16 and the common ratio r = 2.

To find the fifth term (n = 5) of the series: a₅ = 16 × 2⁵⁻¹ = 16 × 2⁴ = 16 × 16 = 256

This is confirmed by multiplying the fourth term by the common ratio: 128 × 2 = 256

The next term in the sequence also follows this pattern: 256 × 2 = 512

Explanation

According to the second statement, all N are L. This means that the entire set of N is contained within the set of L. Because the set N lies completely inside the set L, the portion of L occupied by N represents a common intersection between the two sets. This directly implies that at least some part of L is N, making the conclusion that some L are N logically definite.

Explanation

The operation a ⊕ b represents raising the first number a to the power of the second number b, which is defined by the formula aᵇ.

Applying this formula to the given examples: 36 ⊕ 2 = 36² = 1296 4 ⊕ 4 = 4⁴ = 256

Using the same relation for the target expression: 9 ⊕ 3 = 9³ = 729

Explanation

The letters of the word are coded by alternating between adding 5 and subtracting 7 to their respective alphabetical positions.

Applying this pattern to FACEUP: F (6) + 5 = 11, which is K A (1 or 27) - 7 = 20, which is T C (3) + 5 = 8, which is H E (5 or 31) - 7 = 24, which is X U (21) + 5 = 26, which is Z P (16) - 7 = 9, which is I

Combining these letters yields the code KTHXZI.

Explanation

The letters in the first pair are shifted forward by 3 positions in the alphabetical order to obtain the second pair.

L + 3 = O (12 + 3 = 15) Y + 3 = B (25 + 3 = 28, which wraps around the 26-letter alphabet to position 2)

Applying this same shift of +3 to the letters in MZ: M + 3 = P (13 + 3 = 16) Z + 3 = C (26 + 3 = 29, which wraps around the 26-letter alphabet to position 3)

Explanation

In the given sets, the relationship between the three numbers (a, b, c) is defined by the following operations:

b = a ÷ 2 c = (2 × a) + 2

Applying this logic to the first set (40, 20, 82): 20 = 40 ÷ 2 82 = (2 × 40) + 2

Applying this logic to the second set (36, 18, 74): 18 = 36 ÷ 2 74 = (2 × 36) + 2

Following the same pattern for the set in option C (212, 106, 426): 106 = 212 ÷ 2 426 = (2 × 212) + 2 = 424 + 2 = 426

Explanation

Interchanging the numbers 5 and 9 in the equation 5 - 6 ÷ 3 × 9 + 1 = 0 gives:

9 - 6 ÷ 3 × 5 + 1 = 0

Applying the BODMAS rule, first perform the division: 6 ÷ 3 = 2

The equation becomes: 9 - 2 × 5 + 1 = 0

Next, perform the multiplication: 2 × 5 = 10

The equation becomes: 9 - 10 + 1 = 0

Finally, perform addition and subtraction: 9 - 10 + 1 = -1 + 1 = 0

Since both sides are equal to 0, the equation is correct.

Explanation

The letters in the English alphabet have specific numerical positions: A = 1, B = 2, Z = 26, and D = 4. The step pattern for this group is +1 from A to B, -2 from B to Z, and +4 from Z to D. This step pattern of +1, -2, +4 does not match the +1, -3, +5 logic of the other groups.

Explanation

The series is formed by applying a distinct mathematical progression to each of the letter positions in the terms.

For the first letter, it remains constant as N in all terms.

For the second letter, the alphabetical positions decrease by 9 in each step. Starting with R (18), subtracting 9 gives I (9). Subtracting 9 from 9 gives 26, which is Z. Subtracting 9 from 26 gives 17, which is Q. Subtracting 9 from 17 gives 8, which is H.

For the third letter, the alphabetical positions increase by 8 in each step. Starting with Q (17), adding 8 gives Y (25). Adding 8 to 25 gives 33, which corresponds to G (7) in the cyclical alphabet. Adding 8 to 7 gives 15, which is O. Adding 8 to 15 gives 23, which is W.

For the fourth letter, the alphabetical positions decrease by 10 in each step. Starting with S (19), subtracting 10 gives I (9). Subtracting 10 from 9 gives 25, which is Y. Subtracting 10 from 25 gives 15, which is O. Subtracting 10 from 15 gives 5, which is E.

Combining these letters yields NQOO.

Explanation

The relationship between the numbers in the given sets is that the second number is half of the first number, and the third number is the sum of the first and second numbers. This can be expressed as:

A ÷ 2 = B A + B = C

For the first given set (34, 17, 51): 34 ÷ 2 = 17 34 + 17 = 51

For the second given set (46, 23, 69): 46 ÷ 2 = 23 46 + 23 = 69

Applying this same logic to the numbers in the correct option (72, 36, 108): 72 ÷ 2 = 36 72 + 36 = 108

Explanation

The numbers in the given sets share a constant ratio of 12 : 16 : 15.

For the first set (36, 48, 45), dividing each number by 3 yields: 36 ÷ 3 = 12 48 ÷ 3 = 16 45 ÷ 3 = 15

For the second set (72, 96, 90), dividing each number by 6 yields: 72 ÷ 6 = 12 96 ÷ 6 = 16 90 ÷ 6 = 15

Similarly, for the set (60, 80, 75), dividing each number by 5 yields: 60 ÷ 5 = 12 80 ÷ 5 = 16 75 ÷ 5 = 15

Explanation

Shivang's mother's brother is Shivang's maternal uncle. The father of Shivang's maternal uncle is the father of Shivang's mother. The father of one's mother is defined as one's maternal grandfather.

Explanation

In the pairs Brick - Wall, Pulp - Paper, and Wood - Furniture, the first word represents the raw material or basic component, and the second word represents the finished product made from it. In the pair Metal - Ore, this relationship is reversed, as ore is the raw material from which metal is extracted.

Explanation

The relationship between the first two words is that of a tool and its professional user. A pen is the primary instrument used by an author to carry out their work. Applying the same logic to the second pair, a gun is the primary weapon or tool used by a soldier in the performance of their professional duties.

Explanation

Comparing LOAF (8362) and LICK (5103), the only common letter is L and the only common digit is 3, which gives L = 3.

Comparing LOAF (8362) and JOCK (0841), the only common letter is O and the only common digit is 8, which gives O = 8.

Comparing JOCK (0841) and JEAN (9472), the only common letter is J and the only common digit is 4, which gives J = 4.

In JOCK, the letters are J, O, C, K. Since J = 4 and O = 8, the remaining letters C and K must correspond to the remaining digits 1 and 0.

Therefore, the code for LOC must consist of the digits 3, 8, and either 1 or 0. This corresponds to the combination 381.

Explanation

The coding pattern involves two steps: first, reverse the letters of the word, and second, add +2 and +1 alternately to the positions of the reversed letters.

For the word DESIRE, reversing it gives ERISED. Applying the alternating shift: E + 2 = G R + 1 = S I + 2 = K S + 1 = T E + 2 = G D + 1 = E This results in the code GSKTGE.

Applying the same logic to DIRECT, reversing it gives TCERID. Applying the alternating shift: T + 2 = V C + 1 = D E + 2 = G R + 1 = S I + 2 = K D + 1 = E This results in the code VDGSKE.

Explanation

The given letter series is based on the continuous repetition of a six-letter pattern: r m s k t p.

Repeating this pattern four times results in the following 24-letter sequence: r m s k t p r m s k t p r m s k t p r m s k t p

When we align the given series with this sequence, we can identify the correct letters for the eight blanks: _ m s k _ p r m _ k t _ r _ s _ t p r _ s k t _

Placing the letters from the combination r, t, s, p, m, k, m, p sequentially into these blanks completes the repeating pattern perfectly.

Explanation

According to the first statement, all A are T, which means the category A is entirely contained within the category T. This direct relationship implies that there is a mutual overlap between the two categories. Since all elements of A belong to T, it naturally follows that some elements of T must belong to A. Therefore, conclusion III logically and definitely follows from the given statements.

Explanation

The numbers in the given sets, (29, 31, 37) and (11, 13, 17), represent sequences of three consecutive prime numbers. In the sequence of prime numbers, 19, 23, and 29 are consecutive prime numbers, thereby sharing the same relationship.

Explanation

The relationship between the numbers in each set follows the logic B = 2 × (C - A).

Applying this formula to the first given set (393, 342, 564): 2 × (564 - 393) = 2 × 171 = 342

Applying this formula to the second given set (287, 82, 328): 2 × (328 - 287) = 2 × 41 = 82

Applying this formula to the set in option C (237, 294, 384): 2 × (384 - 237) = 2 × 147 = 294

Explanation

The relationship in the analogy is country and its official currency. The official currency of Thailand is the Baht. Following the same logic, the official currency of China is the Yuan.

Explanation

The standard pattern for the letter groups is that the difference between the first and second letters is -2, the difference between the second and third letters is -3, and the third and fourth letters are opposite pairs whose alphabetical positions sum to 27.

In MKHG, the alphabetical positions are M = 13, K = 11, H = 8, and G = 7. Although 13 - 2 = 11 and 11 - 3 = 8, the last two letters H and G do not form an opposite pair because their positional sum is 15 rather than 27. Therefore, this group does not conform to the pattern of the others.

Explanation

The original equation is: 12 + 4 - 2 × 5 ÷ 4

By interchanging '+' with '÷' and '-' with '×', the equation becomes: 12 ÷ 4 × 2 - 5 + 4

Applying the BODMAS rule:

Step 1: Perform division 12 ÷ 4 = 3 The equation becomes: 3 × 2 - 5 + 4

Step 2: Perform multiplication 3 × 2 = 6 The equation becomes: 6 - 5 + 4

Step 3: Perform addition and subtraction 6 - 5 + 4 = 5

Explanation

The relationship between the numbers in the given pair follows the logic where the second number is obtained by multiplying the first number by 4 and then adding 3.

Second number = First number × 4 + 3

Applying this rule to the given pair: 7 × 4 + 3 = 28 + 3 = 31

Applying the same rule to the pair in the correct option: 11 × 4 + 3 = 44 + 3 = 47