Logical reasoning
Each problem consists of three statements. Based on the first two statements, the third statement may be true, false, or uncertain.
Tanya is older than Eric.
Cliff is older than Tanya.
Eric is older than Cliff.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A.true B.false C.uncertain
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Because the first two statements are true, Eric is the youngest of the three, so the third statement must be false.
India is a federal union comprising twenty-eight states and how many union territories?
Presently, India comprises 28 States and 8 Union Territories. India is a democratic country and came into being on 15 August 1947, upon gaining independence.
You see a boat filled with people, yet there isn’t a single person on board. How is that possible?
Answer: All the people on the boat are married.
It belongs to you, but other people use it more than you do. What is it?
Answer: Your name
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A.core B.seeds C.pulp D.slice
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The core, seeds, and pulp are all parts of an apple. A slice would be a piece taken out of an apple.
2. Which of the following is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh?
A. Itanagar
B. Dispur
C. Imphal
D. Panaji
Ans: A
Explanation: Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh and is named after Ita fort which means fort od bricks, build around 14 century AD.
I have branches, but no fruit, trunk or leaves. What am I?
A bank
What kind of band never plays music?
A rubber band
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A.unique B.beautiful C.rare D.exceptional
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Unique, rare, and exceptional are all synonyms. Beautiful has a different meaning.
What are the major languages spoken in Andhra Pradesh?
A. Odia and Telugu
B. Telugu and Urdu
C. Telugu and Kannada
D. All of the above languages
Ans: B
Explanation: Major languages spoken in Andhra Pradesh are Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Banjara, and English followed by Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, and Odia.
David’s parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what’s the name of the third son?
Answer: David
What has words, but never speaks?
A book
harvest
A.autumn B.stockpile C.tractor D.crop
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
To harvest something, one must have a crop, which is the essential element for this item. Autumn (choice a) is not the only time crops are harvested. There may not be enough of a crop to stockpile (choice b), and you can harvest crops without a tractor (choice c).
Which state has the largest population?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharastra
C. Bihar
D. Andra Pradesh
Ans: A
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh state has the largest population of more than 166 million. It is followed by Maharashtra and Bihar.
What can you hold in your left hand but not in your right?
Your right elbow
What has 13 hearts, but no other organs?
A deck of cards
school
A.student B.report card C.test D.learning
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Without students, a school cannot exist; therefore, students are the essential part of schools. The other choices may be related, but they are not essential.
In what state is Elephant Falls located?
A. Mizoram
B. Orissa
C. Manipur
D. Meghalaya
Ans: D
Explanation: It is amongst the most popular falls in the North-East and is located in the outskirts of the capital city of Meghalaya.
Where does today come before yesterday?
Answer: The dictionary
Mary has four daughters, and each of her daughters has a brother. How many children does Mary have?
Answer: Five—each daughter has the same brother.