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

Explanation

Group D is the odd one out because it contains a combination of shelters, namely Stable and House, and an animal, Pig, unlike the other groups which consist entirely of animals. This mixture of different categories of words makes it the odd group.

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The relationship between the first pair of words is Action : Tool. A spanner is a tool used to grip objects. Following the same logic, a loudspeaker is a tool used to amplify sound.

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The relationship between the first pair of letters is determined by subtracting 1 from the position of the first letter and subtracting 2 from the position of the second letter.

For RT to QR: R - 1 = Q (18 - 1 = 17) T - 2 = R (20 - 2 = 18)

Applying the same logic to ZO: Z - 1 = Y (26 - 1 = 25) O - 2 = M (15 - 2 = 13)

This gives the letters YM.

Explanation

In the given sets of numbers (a, b, c), the relationship between the numbers follows a specific pattern: b = a + 11 c = 2 × b

For the first set (133, 144, 288): 133 + 11 = 144 144 × 2 = 288

For the second set (127, 138, 276): 127 + 11 = 138 138 × 2 = 276

Similarly, for the set (169, 180, 360): 169 + 11 = 180 180 × 2 = 360

Explanation

The letters in the expression represent the standard arithmetic operators, where A denotes addition (+), B denotes subtraction (-), C denotes division (÷), and D denotes multiplication (×).

Substituting these operators into the given expression: 63 C 9 A 16 B 32 D 3 C 8 = 63 ÷ 9 + 16 - 32 × 3 ÷ 8

Applying the BODMAS rule: First, perform the division operations: 63 ÷ 9 = 7 3 ÷ 8 = 3/8

Next, perform the multiplication: 32 × 3/8 = 12

Finally, perform the addition and subtraction: 7 + 16 - 12 = 23 - 12 = 11

Explanation

The statements can be represented using set theory.

From Statement I, the set of Hulk is a subset of the set of Thor (Hulk ⊆ Thor). From Statement II, the set of Thor is a subset of the set of Flash (Thor ⊆ Flash).

By the transitive property of subsets, since Hulk is a subset of Thor and Thor is a subset of Flash, the set of Hulk must be a subset of the set of Flash (Hulk ⊆ Flash). This means that all Hulk are Flash, which shows that Conclusion I logically follows.

Conclusion II states that no Thor is a Hulk. Since all Hulk are Thor, there is an overlap between the two sets, meaning that some Thor are definitely Hulk, so Conclusion II does not follow.

Explanation

In the given number pairs, the relation between the first number and the second number is y = x², where the second number is the square of the first. For the first number 64, its square is 64² = 4096. However, the second number in this pair is given as 4032, which is equal to 64 × 63 (or 64² - 64). Because it does not follow the square relationship, this pair is the odd one out.

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The relationship between the first two words is Action : Instrument. Viewing is the action performed using a binocular, which is the instrument. Similarly, shooting is the action performed using a gun, which is the instrument.

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The relation between the letter-clusters follows a specific pattern where the four letters of the source word at positions 1, 2, 3, and 4 are rearranged and modified to form the target word at positions 1, 2, 3, and 4.

The transformation pattern is as follows: The third letter of the source word moves to the first position without any change. The second letter of the source word is incremented by 1 and remains at the second position. The first letter of the source word moves to the third position without any change. The fourth letter of the source word is incremented by 1 and remains at the fourth position.

Applying this pattern to WIRE: The third letter R becomes the first letter: R. The second letter I is incremented by 1 to become J, keeping the second position: RJ. The first letter W becomes the third letter: RJW. The fourth letter E is incremented by 1 to become F, keeping the fourth position: RJWF.

Applying this pattern to PICK: The third letter C becomes the first letter: C. The second letter I is incremented by 1 to become J, keeping the second position: CJ. The first letter P becomes the third letter: CJP. The fourth letter K is incremented by 1 to become L, keeping the fourth position: CJPL.

Applying this pattern to IMLI: The third letter L becomes the first letter: L. The second letter M is incremented by 1 to become N, keeping the second position: LN. The first letter I becomes the third letter: LNI. The fourth letter I is incremented by 1 to become J, keeping the fourth position: LNIJ.

Explanation

To find the age order of the seven sisters from eldest (1st) to youngest (7th), we can place them based on the given conditions.

Z is the youngest, which puts Z in the 7th position. X is elder than only Z, so X is in the 6th position. U is elder than exactly four sisters, which places U in the 3rd position. Since U is elder than T and T is elder than Y, both T and Y must be younger than U. With the 6th and 7th positions occupied by X and Z, T and Y must fill the 4th and 5th positions. This leaves only the 1st and 2nd positions vacant for the remaining two sisters, V and W. Given that V is elder than W, V must occupy the 1st position and W the 2nd position. This establishes V as the eldest sister.

Explanation

The coding pattern involves alternately adding 1 and subtracting 1 from each consecutive digit of the number.

For the number 38474: 3 + 1 = 4 8 - 1 = 7 4 + 1 = 5 7 - 1 = 6 4 + 1 = 5 This yields 47565.

Applying this same alternating pattern of +1 and -1 to the digits of 28464: 2 + 1 = 3 8 - 1 = 7 4 + 1 = 5 6 - 1 = 5 4 + 1 = 5

This yields the code 37555.

Explanation

The numbers in the given sets follow the pattern (a, b, c) where: b = a × 3 c = a³

Applying this rule to the first set (7, 21, 343): 21 = 7 × 3 343 = 7³

Applying this rule to the second set (8, 24, 512): 24 = 8 × 3 512 = 8³

Using the same logic for the set (9, 27, 729): 27 = 9 × 3 729 = 9³

Explanation

Rajesh's wife's son is Rajesh's own son. Since Suman is the wife of this son, she is the wife of Rajesh's son. The wife of a person's son is their daughter-in-law, which makes Suman the daughter-in-law of Rajesh.

Explanation

The pattern in the given analogy is that the second number in each pair is the square of half of the first number.

For the first pair: (12 ÷ 2)² = 6² = 36

For the second pair: (18 ÷ 2)² = 9² = 81

Applying the same logic to the third pair: (56 ÷ 2)² = 28² = 784

Explanation

The group containing Knife, Needle, and Plumbline consists entirely of inanimate tools and instruments, whereas the other groups represent human occupations and professions.

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To arrange the given words in alphabetical order, compare their letters from left to right. All five words share the common prefix peri. By looking at the fifth letter of each word, we get l in perilad, m in perimeter, o in periodic, s in perish, and w in periwig. Arranging these fifth letters alphabetically gives l, m, o, s, and then w. This results in the complete dictionary sequence of perilad, perimeter, periodic, perish, and periwig, which places periodic in the third position.

Explanation

In the given code language, the letters of the word GATE are swapped in pairs of adjacent letters. Specifically, the first and second letters (G and A) swap positions to become AG, and the third and fourth letters (T and E) swap positions to become ET, resulting in the code AGET.

Applying this same rule to the word BOOK, the first and second letters (B and O) swap positions to become OB, and the third and fourth letters (O and K) swap positions to become KO. This gives the coded word OBKO.

Explanation

A hygrometer is a scientific instrument used to measure the level of humidity or moisture content in the atmosphere. Similarly, an ammeter is an instrument used to measure the flow of electric current in a circuit. Both pairs represent the relationship between a measuring device and the specific physical quantity it is designed to measure.

Explanation

The given series follows a pattern where the difference between consecutive terms increases by 2:

42 - 25 = 17 61 - 42 = 19 82 - 61 = 21

The differences are consecutive odd numbers: 17, 19, and 21. Following this pattern, the next difference must be 23.

Adding 23 to the preceding term gives 82 + 23 = 105.

To verify, adding the next consecutive odd number, 25, to 105 yields 105 + 25 = 130, which matches the final term of the series.

Explanation

The first operator in the expression represents division, denoted by ÷. Thus, the original equation is: 48 ÷ 6 + 9 - 11 × 11 + 13

Interchanging the numbers 13 and 11, the equation becomes: 48 ÷ 6 + 9 - 13 × 13 + 11

Applying the BODMAS rule: First, perform the division: 48 ÷ 6 = 8

Next, perform the multiplication: 13 × 13 = 169

Now, substitute these values into the equation: 8 + 9 - 169 + 11

Finally, perform the addition and subtraction: 8 + 9 + 11 - 169 = 28 - 169 = -141

Explanation

The given series can be divided into groups where the number of the letter 'a' increases by one in each successive group, while the remaining part of the group, 'b c e e', remains constant.

Inserting the letters 'c', 'a', 'e', 'b' into the blanks yields: a b c e e a a b c e e a a a b c e e

This can be split into three distinct repeating groups: First group: a b c e e Second group: a a b c e e Third group: a a a b c e e

The pattern follows the general term aⁿ b c e e for n = 1, 2, 3, which perfectly completes the series.

Explanation

The position values of the letters in the English alphabet are assigned from A = 1 to Z = 26. In the cluster WC, the difference between the alphabetical positions of W (23) and C (29) is 6. This differs from the other letter-clusters, which maintain a constant difference of 7 between their first and second letters.

Explanation

The logic followed by the pairs is that the second number is exactly three times the first number.

1248 × 3 = 3744 1024 × 3 = 3072 336 × 3 = 1008

For the pair 726-2278, this relation is not satisfied because 726 × 3 = 2178, whereas the given number is 2278. This makes it the odd one out.

Explanation

The relationship between the numbers in each pair is y = x³, where the number on the right is the cube of the number on the left. For the pair 16 - 4086, the cube of 16 is 4096 (16³ = 4096). Since the given number is 4086, this pair does not conform to the established cubic relationship.

Explanation

Let the present ages of Sweta, Damini, and Supriya be S, D, and P respectively. The sum of their present ages is S + D + P = 56 years.

Three years ago, each of the three individuals was 3 years younger. The sum of their ages three years ago is calculated by subtracting 3 years for each person from the total present sum of their ages:

Sum of ages 3 years ago = (S - 3) + (D - 3) + (P - 3) Sum of ages 3 years ago = (S + D + P) - (3 × 3) Sum of ages 3 years ago = 56 - 9 Sum of ages 3 years ago = 47 years

Explanation

The numbers in each set follow the mathematical relationship where the second number is twice the first number, and the third number is six times the first number (or three times the second number).

For the set (a, b, c), the relations are: b = a × 2 c = a × 6

Applying this pattern to the given sets: For (12, 24, 72): 12 × 2 = 24 12 × 6 = 72

For (14, 28, 84): 14 × 2 = 28 14 × 6 = 84

Applying the same pattern to (16, 32, 96): 16 × 2 = 32 16 × 6 = 96

Explanation

The given letter series has twelve positions with three blanks: ab_absa_sab_. Placing the letters s, b, and s sequentially into these blanks completes the series as absabsabsabs. This forms a continuous repeating pattern of the three-letter unit abs repeated four times.

Explanation

The statement that no food is water means the set of food and the set of water have no elements in common. The statement that all food are snacks means the entire set of food is contained within the set of snacks. Since the only restriction is that water cannot overlap with food, the set of water is free to overlap with the remaining portion of the set of snacks. Therefore, it is entirely possible for all water to be contained within the set of snacks without violating any statements, making the conclusion that all water can be snacks logically valid.

Explanation

The given series follows a pattern where each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by a consecutive integer and then adding the same integer.

The progression is: First term = 1 Second term = 1 × 1 + 1 = 2 Third term = 2 × 2 + 2 = 6 Fourth term = 6 × 3 + 3 = 21 Fifth term = 21 × 4 + 4 = 88 Sixth term = 88 × 5 + 5 = 445 Seventh term = 445 × 6 + 6 = 2676

Thus, applying the pattern of (previous term × n) + n where n increases by 1 at each step, the missing number is 88.

Explanation

The relationship between the numbers in each pair follows the pattern where the second number is obtained by dividing the square root of the first number by 7.

For the first pair: √196 = 14 14 ÷ 7 = 2

For the second pair: √784 = 28 28 ÷ 7 = 4

Applying the same pattern to the third pair: √3136 = 56 56 ÷ 7 = 8

Explanation

In the given code language, each letter of the word is replaced by its immediate next letter in the English alphabetical order, which represents a shift of +1.

By applying this +1 shift to each letter of SUNSET, we get: S becomes T U becomes V N becomes O S becomes T E becomes F T becomes U This results in TVOTFU.

Applying the same pattern to SUNRISE: S becomes T U becomes V N becomes O R becomes S I becomes J S becomes T E becomes F

This yields the coded word TVOSJTF.

Explanation

An army is a collective noun used to describe a group of soldiers. In the same way, a shoal is the collective noun used to describe a large group of fish swimming together.

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The pair Lamb - Frog is the odd one out because a lamb is the young offspring of a sheep, while the young offspring of a frog is a tadpole. This pair fails to represent the young-to-adult relationship of the same animal species.

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Let Charlie's brother be represented as B. The daughter of Charlie's brother is B's daughter. Since Penny is the mother of this daughter, she must be married to B. Therefore, Penny is the wife of Charlie's brother.

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All the numbers in the given sets are perfect squares of integers:

First Set: 529 = 23² 36 = 6² 324 = 18²

Second Set: 49 = 7² 144 = 12² 100 = 10²

Similarly, in Option A, all three numbers are perfect squares of integers: 289 = 17² 4 = 2² 1024 = 32²

None of the other options consist entirely of perfect squares: In B, 334 is not a perfect square. In C, 179 is not a perfect square. In D, 47 is not a perfect square.

Explanation

Each letter in the word is coded by the sum of the digits of its numerical position in the English alphabet.

For the word EDEKA: E is the 5th letter, so it is coded as 5. D is the 4th letter, so it is coded as 4. E is the 5th letter, so it is coded as 5. K is the 11th letter, so it is coded as 1 + 1 = 2. A is the 1st letter, so it is coded as 1. This gives the code 54521.

Applying the same logic to AORBG: A is the 1st letter, so it is coded as 1. O is the 15th letter, so it is coded as 1 + 5 = 6. R is the 18th letter, so it is coded as 1 + 8 = 9. B is the 2nd letter, so it is coded as 2. G is the 7th letter, so it is coded as 7.

Putting these digits together gives the code 16927.

Explanation

The standard pattern for the letter-clusters in this set is to add 1 to the alphabetical position of the first letter to obtain the second letter, and then add 3 to the alphabetical position of the second letter to obtain the third letter.

In KIO, the alphabetical positions of the letters are K (11), I (9), and O (15). The step from K to I is -2, and the step from I to O is +6. Since KIO violates the (+1, +3) pattern, it is the odd letter-cluster.

Explanation

The letter-clusters follow a specific coding pattern where vowels (A, E, I, O, U) remain unchanged, while consonants are shifted forward by 2 positions in the alphabetical order.

Applying this pattern to the first pair, STYE: S is a consonant and shifts by 2 to U. T is a consonant and shifts by 2 to V. Y is a consonant and shifts by 2 to A. E is a vowel and remains unchanged as E. This gives UVAE.

Applying this pattern to the second pair, ELSE: E is a vowel and remains unchanged as E. L is a consonant and shifts by 2 to N. S is a consonant and shifts by 2 to U. E is a vowel and remains unchanged as E. This gives ENUE.

Applying the same pattern to MINE: M is a consonant and shifts by 2 to O. I is a vowel and remains unchanged as I. N is a consonant and shifts by 2 to P. E is a vowel and remains unchanged as E. This gives OIPE.

Explanation

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

All five words begin with ga. Comparing the third letter of each word, Gaiety, Gain, Gainsay, and Gaiter have the letter i, while Gauge has the letter u. Since i comes before u in the alphabet, Gauge (5) is the last word in the sequence.

Next, we compare the four words starting with gai: Gaiety, Gain, Gainsay, and Gaiter. Comparing their fourth letters, Gaiety has e, Gain and Gainsay have n, and Gaiter has t. Alphabetically, e comes first, followed by n, and then t. Therefore, Gaiety (4) is the first word.

Comparing Gain (1) and Gainsay (3), both share the prefix gain. Since Gain (1) is shorter and is completely contained within Gainsay (3), Gain (1) comes first, followed by Gainsay (3).

Gaiter (2), with the fourth letter t, comes after Gainsay (3).

Combining these steps gives the final alphabetical sequence of 4, 1, 3, 2, 5.

Explanation

The relationship between the words in the given pair "Nib : Pen" is that of a part to a whole, where a nib is a constituent part of a pen. Similarly, a room is a constituent part of a house, establishing the identical part-to-whole relationship in the same sequence.

Explanation

Correct Answer: D

To determine which equation is correct after interchanging the numbers 5 and 7, each equation must be evaluated by substituting 5 for 7 and 7 for 5.

For Equation I: The given equation is 4 × 7 + 8 + 2 - 5 = 14. Interchanging 5 and 7 gives: 4 × 5 + 8 + 2 - 7 Applying the order of operations (BODMAS), multiplication is performed first: 20 + 8 + 2 - 7 Then, addition and subtraction are performed from left to right: 30 - 7 = 23 Since 23 is not equal to 14, Equation I is incorrect.

For Equation II: The given equation is 7 + 6 × 4 - 5 + 3 = 22. Interchanging 5 and 7 gives: 5 + 6 × 4 - 7 + 3 Applying the order of operations, multiplication is performed first: 5 + 24 - 7 + 3 Then, addition and subtraction are performed from left to right: 29 - 7 + 3 = 25 Since 25 is not equal to 22, Equation II is incorrect.

Since both equations are incorrect after the interchange, neither equation holds true.

Explanation

The relationship between the three numbers (a, b, c) in each set follows the pattern where the second number is obtained by multiplying the first number by 5 and adding 6, and the third number is obtained by multiplying the second number by 5 and adding 6.

b = a × 5 + 6 c = b × 5 + 6

In the first set (7, 41, 211): 41 = 7 × 5 + 6 211 = 41 × 5 + 6

In the second set (12, 66, 336): 66 = 12 × 5 + 6 336 = 66 × 5 + 6

Applying this same logic to the numbers in option D (11, 61, 311): 61 = 11 × 5 + 6 311 = 61 × 5 + 6

Explanation

Decoding the symbols based on standard arithmetic operations: P represents ÷ Q represents + R represents - S represents ×

Substitute these operators into the given equation: 34 ÷ 17 × 9 ? 13 - 11 × 3 - 4 = -6

Apply the BODMAS rule by performing division first: 2 × 9 ? 13 - 11 × 3 - 4 = -6

Next, perform the multiplication: 18 ? 13 - 33 - 4 = -6

Simplify the subtraction terms: 18 ? 13 - 37 = -6

For the equation to hold true, the expression 18 ? 13 must equal 31: 31 - 37 = -6

Therefore, the operator represented by ? must be +, which corresponds to Q.

Explanation

The number in each correct pair represents the number of sides of the given geometric polygon. A rectangle is a four-sided polygon, so pairing it with the number 5 is incorrect and makes this the odd pair.

Explanation

The coding scheme adds progressive increments to the numerical positions of the letters in the English alphabet: +1 for the first letter, +2 for the second letter, +3 for the third letter, and +4 for the fourth letter.

Applying this pattern to the word SOAP: S (19) + 1 = T (20) O (15) + 2 = Q (17) A (1) + 3 = D (4) P (16) + 4 = T (20)

This results in the code TQDT.

Explanation

Archana has only one child and Nikhil is her son-in-law. Since Nikhil is the son-in-law of Archana, he is married to Archana's daughter. Because Archana has only one child, that child must be Nikhil's wife. Therefore, Nikhil's wife is the daughter of Archana.

Explanation

The given series is an arithmetic progression where each consecutive term is obtained by adding a constant difference.

The common difference d between the terms is: 667 - 532 = 135 802 - 667 = 135 937 - 802 = 135

Using the formula for the next term in the sequence: Next term = Previous term + d

Substituting the values: Next term = 937 + 135 = 1072

Explanation

The letter series is formed by the continuous repetition of the six-letter word "thorns":

thorns / thorns / thorns / thorns ...

By sequentially placing the letters from the correct option (h, o, r, n, n, r) into the gaps, the pattern of the repeating word "thorns" is successfully completed.

Explanation

The analogy represents the relationship between a country and its official national currency. The official currency of Bangladesh is the Taka, and in the same way, the official currency of Kuwait is the Dinar.

Explanation

According to the first statement, all blankets are bedsheets. This implies that the set of blankets is entirely contained within the set of bedsheets. Consequently, some bedsheets must be blankets, meaning conclusion I logically follows.

According to the second statement, there is no overlap between bedsheets and curtains. Since all blankets are inside the bedsheet set, and the bedsheet set is completely separated from the curtain set, blankets and curtains cannot have any overlap. This means no blanket is a curtain, which directly implies that no curtain is a blanket. Thus, conclusion II also logically follows.