Reasoning practice set 3

Directions—(Q. 1–5) For each of the following questions there is some relationship between the two terms to the left of :: and the same relationship obtains between the two terms to its right. In each of these questions the fourth term is missing. This term is one of the alternatives among the five terms given below. Find out this term. 1. ABCD is related to BEGI in the same way as BCDE is related to ... ? (A) ADFH (B) CFHJ (C) CDEF (D) CEGI Ans : (B) 2. ABEF is related to BCFG in the same way as GHKL is related to ... ? (A) FGKJ (B) HILM (C) HIKJ (D) HIML Ans : (B) 3. BYCX is related to AZDW in the same way as DWEV is related to ... ? (A) CEXV (B) CXFU (C) EVFU (D) EWCX Ans : (B) 4. 'CIRCLE' is related to 'RICELC' in the same way as 'SQUARE' is related to— (A) UQSERA (B) QUSERA (C) UQSAER (D) QSUERA Ans : (A) 5. 'JKLM' is related to 'XYZA' in the same way as 'NOPQ' is related to— (A) RSTU (B) YZAB (C) DEFG (D) BCDE Ans : (D) Directions—(Q. 6–15) Each of the following questions has four alternative responses. Select the correct response. 6. Which one of the following is same as liver, heart, kidney? (A) Nose (B) Blood (C) Urine (D) Lung Ans : (D) 7. Which one of the following is same as uncle, aunt, brother? (A) Child (B) Boy (C) Adult (D) Nephew Ans : (D) 8. Which one of the following is same as Jute, Cotton, Wool ? (A) Nylon (B) Rayon (C) Silk (D) Terylene Ans : (C) 9. Which one of the following is same as lead, convince, allure? (A) Direct (B) Order (C) Initiate (D) Fascinate Ans : (D) 10. Which one of the following is same as flood, fire, cyclone? (A) Accident (B) Rain (C) Earthquake (D) Damage Ans : (C) 11. Which one of the following is same as carpenter, plumber, electrician ? (A) Doctor (B) Blacksmith (C) Teacher (D) Lawyer Ans : (B) 12. Which one of the following is same as cork, plug, dam ? (A) Obstruction (B) Drain (C) Pipe (D) Tap Ans : (A) 13. Which one of the following is same as red, yellow, blue? (A) Sky (B) Dark (C) Green (D) Bright Ans : (C) 14. Which one of the following is same as desire, wish, want ? (A) Pleasant (B) Feel (C) Anxiety (D) Satisfy Ans : (C) 15. Which one of the following is same as ohm, volt, amp. ? (A) Light (B) Metre (C) Hour (D) Watt Ans : (D) Directions—(Q. 16–20) In each of the sentences given below, there are two questions marks given one in the beginning and the other at the end. To fill up the question marks, there are few alternatives. Choose the correct alternative. 16. ( ? ) is related to Masculine in the same way Woman is related to ? (A) Disguise, Modest (B) Capacity, Woman (C) Man, Feminine (D) Brave, Mrs. Ans : (C) 17. ( ? ) is to Sky as Fish is to ? (A) Blue, Swim (B) Bird, Water (C) Open, Hook (D) Tree, Colour Ans : (B) 18. ( ? ) is to Uncle as Mother is to ? (A) Brother, Brought-up (B) Father, Aunt (C) Cousin, Beautiful (D) Aunt, Father Ans : (D) 19. ( ? ) is to Sri Lanka as Delhi is to ? (A) Columbo, India (B) Kathmandu, Capital (C) India, Paris (D) Island, Harbour Ans : (D) 20. ( ? ) is to Ivory as Deer is to ? (A) White, Hunt (B) Elephant, Horn (C) Huge, Rare (D) Costly, Scarce Ans : (B) Directions—From questions 21 to 25 fill the correct pair in place of question marks. 21. Table is to ( ? ) as Cup is to ? (A) Furniture, Tea (B) Student, Horse (C) Wood, Hot (D) Chair, Plate Ans : (D) 22. Sugar is to ( ? ) as Mava is to ? (A) Sweet, Sour (B) Energy, Machine (C) Sugarcane, Milk (D) White, Sweet Ans : (C) 23. ( ? ) is to Sun as Rain is to ? (A) Moon, Rainbow (B) Light, Cloud (C) Sky, Wet (D) Day, Night Ans : (B) 24. ( ? ) is to Brain as Mouth is to ? (A) Skull, Tongue (B) Hat, Lips (C) Hair, Voice (D) Turban, Saliva Ans : (A) 25. ( ? ) is to Touch as Ear is to ? (A) Hand, Know (B) Experience, Feeling (C) Skin, Hear (D) Hair, Dirt Ans : (C) Directions—(Q. 26–30) In Column I are listed certain groups of individuals while in Column II are listed some of the characteristics against each group of individuals which are common to each member of that group. Column I Column II FHIJ TW IJK PT IJLM SUW GHIKM RV GHI QRV FGI PR HIJ QTW IJL QSUW GIJ PQS 26. Which individual has all the above characteristics? (A) J (B) I (C) H (D) M Ans : (B) 27. Which characteristics are found either in J or in K or in both but in M? (A) P, Q, T (B) P, Q, R, S (C) Q, R, S, T (D) U, V, T Ans : (A) 28. Which Characteristics is common to G and H but not in M? (A) S (B) B (C) Q (D) R Ans : (C) 29. Which Characteristics are common to H and J but not in K? (A) P, Q (B) Q, W (C) Q, R (D) R, W Ans : (B) 30. Which Characteristics is not found either in F or in L or in both? (A) Q (B) U (C) S (D) V Ans : (D) Directions—(Q. 31–35) In each of the following question, three words are given with four alternatives. One of the four alternatives is same as the three words given in beginning. Then find out the correct alternative answer. 31. Which one is the same as Mumbai, Kolkata, Cochin ? (A) Delhi (B) Kanpur (C) Chennai (D) Sholapur Ans : (C) 32. Which one is the same as Coal, Ebony and Soot? (A) Blush (B) Raven (C) Ash (D) Rust Ans : (C) 33. Which one is the same as Basket, Pail and Pan ? (A) Knife (B) Spoon (C) Fork (D) Bowl Ans : (D) 34. Which one is the same as Emancipate, Free and Release? (A) Ignore (B) Pardon (C) Liberate (D) Quit Ans : (C) 35. Which one is the same as Daisy, Pansy and Rose? (A) Bed (B) Violet (C) Plant (D) Red Ans : (C) Directions—Find out the correct answer in each of the questions from 36 to 40. 36. Which one is the same as Arid, Parched and Droughty ? (A) Draft (B) Cow (C) Earth (D) Dry Ans : (D) 37. Which one is the same as Grandfather, Father and Brother? (A) Baby (B) Father-in-law (C) Son (D) Son-in-law Ans : (C) 38. Which one is the same as Yellow, Orange and Green? (A) Tree (B) Purple (C) Grass (D) Leaf Ans : (B) 39. Which one is the same as Lungs, Liver and Kidneys? (A) Heart (B) Intestines (C) Testis (D) Neck Ans : (A) 40. Which one is the same as Lock, Shut and Fasten? (A) Window (B) Door (C) Block (D) Iron Ans : (C) Directions—(Q. 41–45) In each of the following questions, three words are given. Under them four alternatives are provided, one of which expresses most effectively the general characteristic if these three words. That alternative is your answer. 41. Aeroplane, Train, Truck (A) Speed (B) Rooms (C) Wheels (D) Transport Ans : (D) 42. Wolf, Leopard, Deer (A) Meat eater (B) Jungles (C) Mammals (D) Cruel Ans : (C) 43. Sword, Gun, Pistol (A) Arms (B) Constable (C) Bullet (D) War Ans : (A) 44. Fraud, Jealously, Hatred (A) Destruction (B) Envy (C) Human Characteristics (D) Quality Ans : (C) 45. Novel, Epic, Drama (A) Subject (B) Literature (C) Poetry (D) Knowledge Ans : (B) Directions—(Q. 46–50) In each of the following questions, three words are given. They are followed by four words, one of which stands for the class to which these three words belong. Identify that word. 46. Wheat, Barley, Rice (A) Food (B) Gram (C) Cereal (D) Agriculture Ans : (C) 47. Coal, Iron, Mica (A) Rock (B) Minerals (C) Gold (D) Earth Ans : (B) 48. Honesty, Credibility, Reliability (A) Quality (B) Dependability (C) Charter (D) Nicety Ans : (A) 49. Cap, Coat, Trousers (A) Smart (B) Shirt (C) Dress (D) Tailor Ans : (C) 50. Stool, Table, Chair (A) Bench (B) Furniture (C) Carpet (D) Office Ans : (B) Directions—(Q. 51–60) For each of the following questions, there are two words and five alternative answers. In each of the alternative answers there are two words. Then find out the alternative whose two words have the same relation as in the two words given in question. 51. Resignation : Office :: (A) Competition : Game (B) Illness : Hospital (C) Abdication : Throne (D) Moisture : Rain (E) Appointment : Interview Ans : (C) 52. Bunch : Key :: (A) Hound : Pack (B) Team : Competition (C) Beehive : Bee (D) Examination : Subject (E) Bouquet : Flower Ans : (E) 53. Profit : Loss :: (A) Success : Failure (B) Rupee : Paisa (C) Whole : Part (D) Multiplication : Addition (E) Adult : Child Ans : (A) 54. Sapling : Tree :: (A) Horse : Mare (B) Student: Teacher (C) Bud : Flower (D) Tree : Furniture (E) River : Brook Ans : (C) 55. Supervisor : Worker :: (A) Junior : Senior (B) Superior : Inferior (C) Elder : Younger (D) Debtor : Creditor (E) Officer : Clerk Ans : (E) 56. Malaria : Mosquito :: (A) Poison : Death (B) Rat : Plague (C) Epidemic : Bacteria (D) Cholera : Water (E) Medicine : Disease Ans : (D) 57. Paisa : Rupee :: (A) Kilogram : Quintal (B) Metre : Centimetre (C) Coin : Money (D) Weight : Ton (E) Rupee : Wealth Ans : (A) 58. Poet : Verse :: (A) Prose : Novelist (B) Author : Book (C) Novel : Prose (D) Publication : Editor (E) Summary : Paraphrase Ans : (B) 59. Water : Thirst :: (A) Food : Hunger (B) Sun : Energy (C) Appetite : Meal (D) Ice-cream : Cold (E) Poison : Death Ans : (A) 60. Pulp : Paper :: (A) Wood : Table (B) Cloth : Shirt (C) Yarn : Fabric (D) Iron : Steel (E) Wood : Sawdust Ans : (C) Directions—(Q. 61–70) For each of the following questions, there are two words and eight alternative answers. Then find out two such alternatives the relation in which is the same as in the two words given in the beginning. 61. Trees and Forest (A) Ocean (B) Page (C) Books (D) Study (E) Library (F) Ship (G) Boys (H) Classes Ans : (C, E) 62. Constable and Police (A) Clerk (B) Hospital (C) Medicine (D) Mother (E) Girl (F) Doctor (G) File (H) House Ans : (B, F) 63. Brother-in-law and Sister (A) I (B) Youth (C) Female-companion (D) Wife (E) My (F) Beautiful Woman (G) Damsel (H) Sister-in-law Ans : (B, G) 64. Cold and Hot (A) January (B) Monday (C) Year (D) June (E) March (F) Thursday (G) Month (H) August Ans : (A, D) 65. High and Low (A) Far (B) Rent (C) Next (D) Near (E) Distance (F) Fair (G) Last (H) Clean Ans : (A, D) 66. Unsuccess and Laziness (A) Study (B) Success (C) Day (D) School (E) Labour (F) Lazy (G) Game (H) Honesty Ans : (E, B) 67. Car and Garage (A) Horse (B) Grass (C) Bird (D) Water (E) Man (F) Stable (G) Animal (H) Hive Ans : (A, F) 68. Hand and Fingers (A) Foot (B) Eyes (C) Hat (D) Teeth (E) Head (F) Stomach (G) Nose (H) Hair Ans : (E, H) 69. Oxygen and Man (A) Petrol (B) Stool (C) Carpenter (D) Sky (E) Driver (F) Wood (G) Water (H) Fish Ans : (G, H) 70. Neat and Clean (A) Dirty (B) Tidy (C) Route (D) White (E) Wise (F) Ravi (G) Foul (H) Beauty Ans : (A, G) Directions—(Q.71–75) In each of the following two columns, the groups of three words are given. Compare two columns and find the pairs given below each question, which satisfy the same relationship between the two groups of that pair. Column I (A) Cereal, Wheat, Tomato (B) Seeds, Apple, Fruit (C) Mother, Sister, Female (D) Teacher, Writer, Speaker (E) Stool, Furniture, Table Column II (P) Apple, Banana, Fruit (Q) Wheat, Barley, Cereals (R) Doctor, Painter, Father (S) Cow, Mammal, Animal (I) Soldier, Army, Civilian 71. (A) BP (B) AQ (C) CR (D) EP Ans : (D) 72. (A) BR (B) AT (C) CS (D) DP Ans : (C) 73. (A) DR (B) BR (C) ET (D) CS Ans : (A) 74. (A) BS (B) AT (C) AQ (D) DQ Ans : (B) 75. (A) CR (B) EQ (C) BQ (D) DS Ans : (B)