Reasoning MCQs and Answers For Odisha Exam

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Q1. Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * sign from the left to right to balance the following combination

16 * 35 * 5 * 20 * 4 * 89

(a) ×,÷, +,-,=

(b) −,×,÷,+, =

(d) ×,−,+,÷, =

S1.Ans. (c)

Sol.

Applying hit and trial method,

16-35 ÷ 5 + 20 X 4

16-7+80 = 89

Q2. Among five rods P, Q, R, S and T, S is lengthier than T. R is shorter than P. Q is lengthier than S. P is lengthier than only one rod. Which rod is second lengthiest among all the rods?

(a) S

(b) T

(d) Q

S2.Ans. (a)

Sol.

S is second lengthiest among all the rods.

R < P < T < S < Q

Directions (3): In this following question, select the related letter/word/ figure/ number from the given alternatives.

Q3. Microphone : Loud :: Microscope : ?

(a) Elongate

(b) Investigate

(d) Examine

S3. Ans.(c)

Sol.

As Microphone makes sound louder similarly Microscope makes the object magnified.

Q4. Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it?

6 21 14

40 500 ?

8 25 7

(a) 84

(b) 78

(d) 91

S4.Ans. (d)

Sol.

Here, the pattern which is being followed coloumn wise is:

(1^st term x 3^rd term) – 3^rd term = 2^nd term

6 x 8=48

48 – 8=40

Thus,

14 x 7=98

98-7=91

Q5. Select the number that can replace the question mark (?)

C10G, H20L, L17E, L?Q

(a) 19

(b) 29

(d) 30

S5.Ans. (b)

Sol.

C10G= C+G=3+7=10

H20L=H+L=8+12= 20

L17E=L+E=12+5=17

L?Q = L+Q= 12+17=29

Direction (6-10): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions accordingly.

1 F V 2 H $ J @ 3 R * + 4 ? X C # L % N 5 6 G

Q6.How many such numbers are immediately followed by a letter in the given arrangement?

(a) One

(b) Two

(d) Four

(e) None of the above

S6. Ans.(d)

Sol. Given series: 1 F V 2 H $ J @ 3 R * + 4 ? X C # L % N 5 6 G

So, there are four such numbers which is immediately followed by a letter in the given arrangement.

Q7. If all the symbols are dropped, then which of the following will be 8th element to the left of 7th element from right end in the given arrangement?

(a) 3

(b) F

(d) 1

(e) None of the above

S7. Ans.(b)

Sol. Given series: 1 F V 2 H $ J @ 3 R * + 4 ? X C # L % N 5 6 G

If all the symbols are dropped, then the arrangement will be:

1 F V 2 H J 3 R 4 X C L N 5 6 G

So, 8th element to the left of 7th element from right end in the given arrangement is F.

Q8. In the given arrangement how many letters are there which are immediately followed & preceded by a number?

(a) One

(b) Two

(d) Four

(e) None of the above

S8. Ans.(e)

Sol. Given series: 1 F V 2 H $ J @ 3 R * + 4 ? X C # L % N 5 6 G

There is no such letters which are immediately followed & preceded by a number.

Q9. What will be the sum of all even numbers in the given arrangement?

(a) 10

(b) 11

(d) 13

(e) None of the above

S9. Ans.(c)

Sol. Given series: 1 F V 2 H $ J @ 3 R * + 4 ? X C # L % N 5 6 G

Sum of even numbers = (2 + 4 + 6) = 12.

Q10. How many such symbols are there which are immediately followed by a consonant and immediately preceded by a vowel in the given arrangement?

(a) One

(b) Two

(d) Four

(e) None of the above

S10. Ans.(e)

Sol. Given series: 1 F V 2 H $ J @ 3 R * + 4 ? X C # L % N 5 6 G

So, there is no symbol which is immediately followed by a consonant and immediately preceded by a vowel in the given arrangement.

Q11. From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word.

Preparation

(a) Paper

(b) Ration

(d) People

S11. Ans.(d)

Sol. People

Q12. In a certain code language, “PROP” is written as “67” and “RATE” is written as “46”. How is “MOCK” written in that code language?

(a) 41

(b) 40

(d) 44

S12. Ans.(d)

Sol.

PROP= 16+18+15+16=65+2=67

RATE= 18+1+20+5= 44+2=46

MOCK=13+15+3+11=42+2=44

Q13. In a certain code language, ‘-‘ represents ‘x’, ‘÷’ represents ‘+’, ‘+’ represents ‘÷’ and ‘x’ represents ‘-‘. Find out the answer to the following question. 35 – 12 + 10 x 50 ÷ 14 =?

(a) 31

(b) 6

(d) 15

S13. Ans.(b)

Sol.

35-12+10X50 ÷ 14

=35 X 12 ÷10-50+14

=42-50+14=6

Q14. The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation?

16 ÷ 4 x 8 – 10 + 14 = 12

(a) x and –

(b) ÷ and x