MCQ: Analytical Ability - Complete Guide for JKSSB & Competitive Exams

Q1. If ‘A’ stands for +, ‘B’ stands for –, ‘C’ stands for × and ‘D’ stands for ÷, then what is the value of 12 A 4 B 2 C 3 D 1?

(a) 9

(b) 11

(d) 15

Answer: (c)

Explanation: Substituting the symbols gives 12 + 4 – 2 × 3 ÷ 1 = 12 + 4 – 6 ÷ 1 = 12 + 4 – 6 = 10. Wait correct order: multiplication/division first: 2×3=6, 6÷1=6, then 12+4–6 = 10. None matches; check again: maybe they intend left to right without BODMAS? Usually these type follow BODMAS. Let’s recompute: 12+4-2×3÷1 = 12+4-(2×3)÷1 = 12+4-6 =10. Not in options. Let’s adjust question: Use different numbers to give an answer among options. Let’s create new question: 10 A 5 B 3 C 2 D 1.

Actually easier: Let’s create a fresh question.

I’ll rewrite Q1 properly.

Let’s produce new Q1.

Q1. If ‘P’ means addition, ‘Q’ means subtraction, ‘R’ means multiplication and ‘S’ means division, then evaluate: 8 P 6 Q 4 R 2 S 1

(a) 12

(b) 10

(d) 8

Answer: (b)

Explanation: Replace symbols: 8 + 6 – 4 × 2 ÷ 1 = 8 + 6 – (4×2)÷1 = 8+6-8 = 6. Not matching. Hmm.

Let’s step back. I’ll design simpler: Use only + and – to avoid confusion. Or define symbols as operations directly.

Better: Use letters to denote numbers in a code. Eg: If A=1, B=2, C=3,… then what is the sum of letters in the word “FOR”? Answer: F=6, O=15, R=18 sum=39.

Let’s do that.

I’ll produce 25 questions covering series, analogy, classification, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, syllogism, data sufficiency, etc.

Will ensure eachQ1. If A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, …, Z = 26, what is the sum of the numerical values of the letters in the word “FOREST”?

(a) 68

(b) 72

(d) 80

Answer: (b)

Explanation: F=6, O=15, R=18, E=5, S=19, T=20 → 6+15+18+5+19+20 = 72.

Q2. Which number should replace the question mark in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, ?, 42?

(a) 28

(b) 30

(d) 34

Answer: (b)

Explanation: The pattern is n(n+1) where n=1,2,3,… → 1×2=2, 2×3=6, 3×4=12, 4×5=20, 5×6=30, 6×7=42.

Q3. In a certain code, ‘TREE’ is written as ‘UQFF’. How is ‘LEAF’ written in that code?

(a) MDBG

(b) MFBE

(d) MDBE

Answer: (a)

Explanation: Each letter is shifted one step forward in the alphabet (T→U, R→Q? Wait check: T→U (+1), R→Q (-1)?? Actually given TREE→UQFF: T→U (+1), R→Q (-1), E→F (+1), E→F (+1). Pattern alternates +1, –1, +1, +1? Not consistent. Let’s design a simpler code: each letter moved +1. Then TREE→USFF not matching. Let’s change question to a clear code: ‘CAT’→‘DBU’ (each +1). Then ‘DOG’→? Answer EPH. Let’s rewrite.

I’ll replace Q3 with a clear coding-decoding question.

Q3. In a certain code language, each letter is replaced by the letter that comes two places after it in the English alphabet (A→C, B→D, …, Y→A, Z→B). How will the word “GROVE” be coded?

(a) ITQXG

(b) ITQXF

(d) ITQYF

Answer: (a)

Explanation: G→I, R→T, O→Q, V→X, E→G → ITQXG.

Q4. Find the odd one out:

(a) Triangle

(b) Square

(d) Circle

Answer: (d)

Explanation: Triangle, square and polygon are all polygons with straight sides; a circle has no sides.

Q5. If ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘–’ means ‘÷’, ‘×’ means ‘+’ and ‘÷’ means ‘–’, then evaluate: 15 – 5 × 3 ÷ 2 + 1

(a) 5

(b) 7

(d) 11 Answer: (c)

Explanation: Replace symbols: 15 ÷ 5 + 3 – 2 × 1 = 3 + 3 – 2 = 4. Wait compute: 15÷5=3, +3=6, –2=4, ×1=4. Not matching. Let’s adjust numbers.

Let’s use: 8 – 4 × 2 ÷ 1 + 3.

Replace: 8 ÷ 4 + 2 – 1 × 3 = 2 + 2 – 3 = 1. Not good.

Let’s design a simpler: Use only two operations to avoid confusion.

I’ll replace Q5 with a straightforward arithmetic reasoning question.

Q5. A clock gains 5 minutes every hour. If it was set correctly at 8:00 AM, what will be the true time when the clock shows 1:00 PM on the same day?

(a) 12:35 PM

(b) 12:40 PM

Answer: (c)

Explanation: From 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM is 5 hours on the faulty clock. The clock gains 5 min per hour → total gain = 5×5 = 25 min. So true time = clock time – gain = 1:00 PM – 25 min = 12:35 PM. Wait that gives 12:35, which is option (a). Let’s recompute: Actually if clock runs fast, it shows more time than actual. So when clock shows 1:00 PM, actual time is behind by 25 min → 12:35 PM. So answer (a). Let’s set answer accordingly.

Answer: (a)

Explanation: The clock gains 5 minutes each hour. Over 5 hours (8 AM→1 PM) it gains 5×5 = 25 minutes. Therefore the true time is 25 minutes less than the shown time: 1:00 PM – 25 min = 12:35 PM.

Q6. Direction Sense: A person walks 8 km north, then turns right and walks 6 km, then turns left and walks 4 km, then turns left again and walks 6 km. How far is he from the starting point?

(a) 8 km

(b) 10 km

(d) 14 km

Answer: (b)

Explanation: After first two legs he is 8 km north and 6 km east. Turning left (now facing north) walks 4 km north → total north = 12 km, east = 6 km. Another left turn (now facing west) walks 6 km west → east–west cancels (6 km east – 6 km west = 0). Final displacement = 12 km north → distance = 12 km. Wait that gives 12 km option (c). Let’s adjust: maybe second left leads south? Let’s recalc: Starting north, turn right → east, turn left → north, turn left → west. So final position: north = 8+4=12 km, east = 6-6=0 → distance 12 km. Option (c). Let’s set answer (c) and explanation accordingly.

Answer: (c) Explanation: North displacement = 8 km + 4 km = 12 km; east displacement = 6 km – 6 km = 0 km. Hence the person is 12 km north of the start.

Q7. Blood Relations: Pointing to a photograph, a man says, “She is the daughter of my grandfather’s only son.” How is the woman in the photograph related to the man?

(a) Sister (b) Cousin

(d) Niece

Answer: (a)

Explanation: The man’s grandfather’s only son is the man’s father. The daughter of his father is his sister.

Q8. Analogy: Doctor is to Hospital as Teacher is to ?

(a) Student

(b) School

(d) Book

Answer: (b)

Explanation: A doctor works in a hospital; similarly, a teacher works in a school.

Q9. Series Completion: 3, 8, 15, 24, ?, 48

(a) 30

(b) 35

(d) 40

Answer: (b)

Explanation: The pattern is n² – 1 where n starts at 2: 2²‑1=3, 3²‑1=8, 4²‑1=15, 5²‑1=24, 6²‑1=35, 7²‑1=48.

Q10. Coding-Decoding: In a certain code, ‘MANGO’ is written as ‘NZLMT’. How is ‘APPLE’ written in that code?

(a) ZKKOV

(b) ZKKPV

(d) ZKKOW

Answer: (a)

Explanation: Each letter is replaced by its opposite in the alphabet (A↔Z, B↔Y, …). A→Z, P→K, P→K, L→O, E→V → ZKKOV.

Q11. Syllogism: Statements:

All forests are green.
Some green things are trees.

Conclusions:

I. Some forests are trees.

II. No forest is a tree.

Which conclusion follows?

(a) Only I

(b) Only II

(d) Neither I nor II

Answer: (d)

Explanation: From the statements we cannot deduce a definite relation between forests and trees; neither conclusion is guaranteed.

Q12. Data Interpretation: The table below shows the number of trees planted in four villages over three years.

Village	2020	2021	2022
A	120	150	180
B	80	100	130
C	200	210	220
D	50	70	90

What is the average number of trees planted per year across all villages?

(a) 130

(b) 135

(d) 145

Answer: (b)

Explanation: Total trees = (120+150+180)+(80+100+130)+(200+210+220)+(50+70+90) = 450+310+630+210 = 1600. Number of entries = 4 villages × 3 years = 12. Average = 1600/12 ≈ 133.33, closest option is 135 (assuming rounding). Let’s adjust numbers to get exact average.

Let’s change total to 1620 → average 135. Modify D 2022 to 100 instead of 90. Then D total = 50+70+100=220. New total = 450+310+630+220=1610. Still not 1620. Let’s set D 2022 =110 → D total=50+70+110=230 → total=450+310+630+230=1620. Average=1620/12=135 exactly.

We’ll update table accordingly in explanation.

Answer: (b)

Explanation: Sum of trees = (120+150+180)+(80+100+130)+(200+210+220)+(50+70+110)=450+310+630+230=1620. Average = 1620 ÷ 12 = 135.

Q13. Logical Puzzle: There are three boxes labeled “Apples”, “Oranges”, and “Apples & Oranges”. All labels are incorrect. You may pick one fruit from one box. Which box should you pick from to correctly label all boxes?

(a) Apples

(b) Oranges

(d) Any box

Answer: (c)

Explanation: Since all labels are wrong, the box labeled “Apples & Oranges” contains only one type of fruit. Drawing a fruit reveals its true content; then the remaining two boxes can be deduced by elimination.

Q14. Pattern Recognition: Which figure comes next?

Sequence: ▢, △, ◯, ▢, △, ◯, ▢, ?

(a) △

(b) ◯

(d) ◇

Answer: (a)

Explanation: The pattern repeats every three shapes: square, triangle, circle. After the seventh shape (square) the eighth is triangle.

Q15. Number Series: 5, 10, 20, 40, ?, 160

(a) 60

(b) 80

(d) 120

Answer: (b)

Explanation: Each term is multiplied by 2: 5×2=10, 10×2=20, 20×2=40, 40×2=80, 80×2=160.

Q16. Direction Sense: Starting from point X, a person walks 3 km east, then 4 km north, then 3 km west, and finally 4 km south. Where is he now relative to X?

(a) At X

(b) 3 km east of X

(d) 6 km west of X

Answer: (a)

Explanation: East and west movements cancel (3 km each), north and south movements cancel (4 km each). The person returns to the starting point.

Q17. Coding-Decoding: If ‘CODE’ is written as ‘FRGH’, what is the code for ‘LOCK’?

(a) ORFN (b) ORFM

(d) OREN

Answer: (a)

Explanation: Each letter is shifted forward by 2 positions (C→E? Wait C→F is +3, O→R +3, D→G +3, E→H +3). So shift +3. Apply to L→O, C→F, K→N, E→H → OFNH? Actually L+3=O, C+3=F, K+3=N, E+3=H → OFNH. Not matching options. Let’s adjust: maybe shift +2? C→E (+2), O→Q (+2), D→F (+2), E→G (+2) => EQFG not FRGH. Let’s design a clear code: each letter replaced by the letter that is 3 places ahead. Then CODE → FRGH (C+3=F, O+3=R, D+3=G, E+3=H). Good. Apply to LOCK: L+3=O, O+3=R, C+3=F, K+3=N → ORFN. Option (a).

Answer: (a)

Explanation: Each letter is replaced by the letter three places ahead in the alphabet (C→F, O→R, D→G, E→H). Applying the same rule to LOCK gives O R F N.

Q18. Analogy: Pen is to Write as Knife is to ? (a) Cut

(b) Sharpen

(d) Sell

Answer: (a)

Explanation: A pen is used for writing; a knife is used for cutting.

Q19. Blood Relations: A is the brother of B. B is the mother of C. D is the father of C. How is A related to D?

(a) Son

(b) Brother

(d) Uncle

Answer: (d)

Explanation: B is mother of C and wife of D. A is brother of B, thus A is brother‑in‑law of D? Wait brother of wife is brother-in-law. But options do not have brother-in-law. Let’s adjust: If B is mother of C and D is father of C, then B and D are husband and wife. A is brother of B, so A is brother‑in‑law of D. Since not given, maybe they expect “Brother-in-law” but not present. Let’s change relationships: Let A be brother of B, B is daughter of D. Then A is son-in-law? Not. Let’s redesign: A is brother of B. B is mother of C. D is father of C. So B and D are spouses. A is brother of B → A is brother‑in‑law of D. Since option not present, we need a different set.

Let’s make: A is brother of B. B is daughter of D. Then A is son‑in‑law? Actually if B is daughter of D, then A (brother of B) is also son of D? No, brother of daughter is also son of D. So A is son of D. Option (a) Son fits. Let’s set that.

Thus statements: A is the brother of B. B is the daughter of D. How is A related to D?

Answer: Son.

We’ll rewrite Q19 accordingly.

Q19. A is the brother of B. B is the daughter of D. How is A related to D?

(a) Son

(b) Brother

(d) Uncle Answer: (a)

Explanation: Since B is D’s daughter, and A is B’s brother, A is also D’s son.

Q20. Series Completion: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?, 49 (a) 30

(b) 36

(d) 45

Answer: (b)

Explanation: The series consists of perfect squares: 1², 2², 3², 4², 5², 6², 7² → missing term is 6² = 36.

Q21. Logical Reasoning: If all roses are flowers and some flowers are red, which of the following is definitely true?

(a) All roses are red.

(b) Some roses are red. (c) No rose is red.

(d) Cannot be determined.

Answer: (d)

Explanation: The statements do not guarantee any overlap between roses and red flowers; thus no definite conclusion can be drawn.

Q22. Data Sufficiency: Question: What is the value of x?

Statement I: x + y = 10

Statement II: x – y = 2

Which statement(s) are sufficient?

(a) I alone

(b) II alone

(d) Either I or II alone

Answer: (c)

Explanation: From I and II we can solve: adding gives 2x = 12 → x = 6. Neither statement alone gives a unique value for x.

Q23. Direction Sense: A man starts walking towards the sunrise. After walking 5 km he turns left and walks 3 km. He then turns left again and walks 5 km. Finally he turns left and walks 3 km. Where is he with respect to his starting point?

(a) At the starting point

(b) 5 km east

(d) 6 km west

Answer: (a) Explanation: Walking towards sunrise means heading east. The path forms a rectangle: east 5 km, north 3 km, west 5 km, south 3 km → returns to start.

Q24. Coding-Decoding: In a certain code, ‘SCHOOL’ is written as ‘TFDIPM’. How is ‘TEACHER’ written in that code?

(a) UFBDIFS

(b) UFBDJFT

(d) UFBDJFT

We need a clear rule. Let’s derive: S→T (+1), C→F (+3), H→D? Wait H→D is -4, not consistent. Let’s design a simpler: each letter replaced by the next letter (A→B, B→C, … Z→A). Then SCHOOL → T D I P P M? Actually S→T, C→D, H→I, O→P, O→P, L→M → TDIPPM. Not TFDIPM. Let’s adjust: maybe pattern +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6? S+1=T, C+2=E? Not F. Let’s instead use reverse alphabet: A↔Z, B↔Y, … S↔H (S->H) not T. Let’s just create a new code: each letter is shifted forward by 1 except vowels shifted by 2? Too messy.

Better: Use a simple code: each letter is replaced by the letter that comes two places after it (A→C, B→D, … Y→A, Z→B). Then SCHOOL: S→U, C→E, H→J, O→Q, O→Q, L→N → UEJQQN. Not matching.

Let’s design a code where each letter is replaced by the letter that is 3 places ahead for consonants and 1 place ahead for vowels? Too complex.

Let’s instead use a code: each letter is replaced by the letter that is opposite in the alphabet (A↔Z, B↔Y, …). Then SCHOOL: S↔H, C↔X, H↔S, O↔L, O↔L, L↔O → HXS LLO? Actually S→H, C→X, H→S, O→L, O→L, L→O → HXS LLO (no spaces) = HXS LLO? That’s HXS LLO -> “HXS LLO”. Not TFDIPM.

Let’s scrap this and create a fresh simple coding: each letter is replaced by the letter that comes before it (i.e., –1). Then SCHOOL: S→R, C→B, H→G, O→N, O→N, L→K → RBGNNK. Not matching.

Ok let’s just create a new question with a clear rule: each letter is replaced by the letter that is 2 places ahead for the first half and 2 places behind for the second half? Too messy.

Better: Use a code where each letter is replaced by the letter that is the same position from the end (i.e., reverse alphabet). Then we can compute easily. Let’s test: S (19th from start) -> 19th from end = H (since 26-19+1=8? Actually reverse: A↔Z (1↔26), B↔Y (2↔25), … So position p maps to 27-p. So S (19) -> 27-19=8 -> H. C (3) -> 24 -> X. H (8) -> 19 -> S. O (15) -> 12 -> L. O again -> L. L (12) -> 15 -> O. So SCHOOL → H X S L L O = HXS LLO. Not TFDIPM.

Let’s instead use a code where each letter is replaced by the letter that is 3 places ahead for the first three letters and 3 places behind for the last three? Not.

I’ll create a new coding question with a clear and simple rule: each letter is replaced by the letter that comes immediately after it in the alphabet (A→B, … Z→A). Then we can ask: If ‘BANK’ is coded as ‘CBOl’? Actually B→C, A→B, N→O, K→L => CBO L. That’s C B O L. So we can ask: How is ‘SCHOOL’ coded? S→T, C→D, H→I, O→P, O→P, L→M => TDIPPM. Provide options and answer.

Let’s do that.

Q24. In a certain code, each letter is replaced by the letter that comes immediately after it in the English alphabet (Z wraps around to A). How is the word “SCHOOL” coded?

(a) TDIPPM

(b) TDIPPN

(d) TDIPQN

Answer: (a)

Explanation: S→T, C→D, H→I, O→P, O→P, L→M → TDIPPM.

Now Q25.

Q25. Analogy: Seed is to Plant as Egg is to ?

(a) Bird

(b) Nest

(d) Omelette

Answer: (c)

Explanation: A seed develops into a plant; similarly, an egg develops into a chick.

Now we have 25 questions. Let’s list them sequentially from Q1 to Q25 with proper formatting.

Check for any duplicates or errors.

Let’s rewrite eachQ1. If A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, …, Z = 26, what is the sum of the numerical values of the letters in the word “FOREST”?

(a) 68

(b) 72

(d) 80

Answer: (b)

Explanation: F=6, O=15, R=18, E=5, S=19, T=20 → 6+15+18+5+19+20 = 72.

Q2. Which number should replace the question mark in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, ?, 42?

(a) 28

(b) 30

(d) 34 Answer: (b)

Explanation: The pattern is n(n+1) where n=1,2,3,… → 1×2=2, 2×3=6, 3×4=12, 4×5=20, 5×6=30, 6×7=42.

Q3. In a certain code language, each letter is replaced by the letter that comes two places after it in the English alphabet (A→C, B→D, …, Y→A, Z→B). How will the word “GROVE” be coded?

(a) ITQXG

(b) ITQXF

(d) ITQYF

Answer: (a)

Explanation: G→I, R→T, O→Q, V→X, E→G → ITQXG.

Q4. Find the odd one out:

(a) Triangle (b) Square

Answer: (d)

Explanation: Triangle, square and pentagon are polygons with straight sides; a circle has no sides.

Q5. A clock gains 5 minutes every hour. If it was set correctly at 8:00 AM, what will be the true time when the clock shows 1:00 PM on the same day?

(a) 12:35 PM

(b) 12:40 PM

(d) 12:50 PM

Answer: (a)

Explanation: From 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM the faulty clock shows 5 hours. It gains 5 min per hour → total gain = 5×5 = 25 min. True time = shown time – gain = 1:00 PM – 25 min = 12:35 PM.

Q6. A person walks 8 km north, then turns right and walks 6 km, then turns left and walks 4 km, then turns left again and walks 6 km. How far is he from the starting point?

(a) 8 km

(b) 10 km

Answer: (c)

Explanation: North displacement = 8 km + 4 km = 12 km; east displacement = 6 km – 6 km = 0 km. Hence the person is 12 km north of the start.

Q7. Pointing to a photograph, a man says, “She is the daughter of my grandfather’s only son.” How is the woman in the photograph related to the man? (a) Sister

(b) Cousin

(d) Niece

Answer: (a)

Explanation: The man’s grandfather’s only son is his father. The daughter of his father is his sister.

Q8. Doctor is to Hospital as Teacher is to ?

(a) Student

(b) School

(d) Book

Answer: (b)

Explanation: A doctor works in a hospital; similarly, a teacher works in a school.

Q9. Series Completion: 3, 8, 15, 24, ?, 48

(a) 30

(b) 35

(d) 40

Answer: (b)

Explanation: The pattern is n² – 1 where n starts at 2: 2²‑1=3, 3²‑1=8, 4²‑1=15, 5²‑1=24, 6²‑1=35, 7²‑1=48.

Q10. In a certain code, ‘MANGO’ is written as ‘NZLMT’. How is ‘APPLE’ written in that code?

(a) ZKKOV

(b) ZKKPV

(d) ZKKOW

Answer: (a)

Explanation: Each letter is replaced by its opposite in the alphabet (A↔Z, B↔Y, …). A→Z, P→K, P→K, L→O, E→V → ZKKOV.

Q11. Statements: 1. All forests are green.

Some green things are trees.

Conclusions:

I. Some forests are trees.

II. No forest is a tree.

Which conclusion follows?

(a) Only I

(b) Only II

(d) Neither I nor II

Answer: (d)

Explanation: The given statements do not establish a definite link between forests and trees; therefore neither conclusion is guaranteed.

Q12. The table below shows the number of trees planted in four villages over three years.

Village	2020	2021	2022
A	120	150	180
B	80	100	130
C	200	210	220
D	50	70	110

What is the average number of trees planted per year across all villages?

(a) 130

(b) 135

(d) 145

Answer: (b)

Explanation: Total trees = (120+150+180)+(80+100+130)+(200+210+220)+(50+70+110) = 450+310+630+230 = 1620. Number of entries = 4 villages × 3 years = 12. Average = 1620 ÷ 12 = 135. Q13. There are three boxes labeled “Apples”, “Oranges”, and “Apples & Oranges”. All labels are incorrect. You may pick one fruit from one box. Which box should you pick from to correctly label all boxes?

(a) Apples

(b) Oranges

(d) Any box Answer: (c)

Explanation: Since every label is wrong, the box marked “Apples & Oranges” contains only one type of fruit. Drawing a fruit reveals its true content; the remaining boxes can then be deduced by elimination.

Q14. Which figure comes next?

Sequence: ▢, △, ◯, ▢, △, ◯, ▢, ?

(a) △

(b) ◯

(d) ◇

Answer: (a)

Explanation: The pattern repeats every three shapes: square, triangle, circle. After the seventh shape (square) the eighth is triangle.

Q15. Number Series: 5, 10, 20, 40, ?, 160

(a) 60

(b) 80

Answer: (b)

Explanation: Each term is multiplied by 2: 5×2=10, 10×2=20, 20×2=40, 40×2=80, 80×2=160.

Q16. Starting from point X, a person walks 3 km east, then 4 km north, then 3 km west, and finally 4 km south. Where is he now relative to X?

(a) At X

(b) 3 km east of X

(d) 6 km west of X

Answer: (a)

Explanation: East and west movements cancel (3 km each), north and south movements cancel (4 km each). The person returns to the starting point.

Q17. If ‘CODE’ is written as ‘FRGH’, what is the code for ‘LOCK’?

(a) ORFN

(b) ORFM

(d) OREN

Answer: (a)

Explanation: Each letter is shifted forward by three positions in the alphabet (C→F, O→R, D→G, E→H). Applying the same rule to LOCK gives O R F N.

Q18. Pen is to Write as Knife is to ? (a) Cut

(b) Sharpen

(d) Sell

Answer: (a)

Explanation: A pen is used for writing; a knife is used for cutting.

Q19. A is the brother of B. B is the daughter of D. How is A related to D?

(a) Son

(b) Brother

(d) Uncle

Answer: (a)

Explanation: Since B is D’s daughter and A is B’s brother, A is also D’s son.

Q20. Series Completion: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?, 49

(a) 30

(b) 36

(d) 45

Answer: (b)

Explanation: The series consists of perfect squares: 1², 2², 3², 4², 5², 6², 7² → missing term is 6² = 36.

Q21. If all roses are flowers and some flowers are red, which of the following is definitely true?

(a) All roses are red.

(b) Some roses are red.

(d) Cannot be determined.

Answer: (d) Explanation: The statements do not guarantee any overlap between roses and red flowers; thus no definite conclusion can be drawn.

Q22. What is the value of x?

Statement I: x + y = 10

Statement II: x – y = 2

Which statement(s) are sufficient?

(a) I alone

(b) II alone

(d) Either I or II alone

Answer: (c)

Explanation: From I and II we can solve: adding gives 2x = 12 → x = 6. Neither statement alone yields a unique value for x.

Q23. A man starts walking towards the sunrise. After walking 5 km he turns left and walks 3 km. He then turns left again and walks 5 km. Finally he turns left and walks 3 km. Where is he with respect to his starting point?

(a) At the starting point

(b) 5 km east

(d) 6 km west

Answer: (a)

Explanation: Walking towards sunrise means heading east. The path forms a rectangle: east 5 km, north 3 km, west 5 km, south 3 km → returns to start. Q24. In a certain code, each letter is replaced by the letter that comes immediately after it in the English alphabet (Z wraps around to A). How is the word “SCHOOL” coded?

(a) TDIPPM

(b) TDIPPN

(d) TDIPQN

Answer: (a)

Explanation: S→T, C→D, H→I, O→P, O→P, L→M → TDIPPM.

Q25. Seed is to Plant as Egg is to ? (a) Bird

(b) Nest (c) Chick

(d) Omelette

Answer: (c)

Explanation: A seed develops into a plant; similarly, an egg develops into a chick.

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