{"id":40846,"date":"2024-05-04T11:35:50","date_gmt":"2024-05-04T11:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=40846"},"modified":"2024-05-04T11:35:52","modified_gmt":"2024-05-04T11:35:52","slug":"upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Prelims Topic Wise Questions &#8211; General Mental Ability &#8211; Coding and Decoding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2f3473d3ea\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2f3473d3ea\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Q1_If_in_a_certain_code_SAND_is_VDQG_and_BIRD_is_ELUG_then_what_is_the_code_for_LOVE\" title=\"Q1. If in a certain code SAND is VDQG and BIRD is ELUG, then what is the code for LOVE?\">Q1. If in a certain code SAND is VDQG and BIRD is ELUG, then what is the code for LOVE?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Ans_d\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Q2_On_another_planet_the_local_terminology_for_earth_water_light_air_and_sky_are_%E2%80%98sky%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%9Clight%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%9Cair_%E2%80%98water_and_%E2%80%98carth_respectively_If_someone_is_thirsty_there_what_would_he_drink_1999\" title=\"Q2. On another planet, the local terminology for earth. water, light, air and sky are &#8216;sky&#8221;, &#8220;light&#8221;, &#8220;air&#8217;, &#8216;water&#8217; and &#8216;carth&#8217; respectively. If someone is thirsty there, what would he drink? (1999)\">Q2. On another planet, the local terminology for earth. water, light, air and sky are &#8216;sky&#8221;, &#8220;light&#8221;, &#8220;air&#8217;, &#8216;water&#8217; and &#8216;carth&#8217; respectively. If someone is thirsty there, what would he drink? (1999)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Ans_d-2\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Q3_In_a_code_language_%E2%80%98SOLID_is_written_as_%E2%80%98WPSLPIMFHA_What_%E2%80%98ATEXXQIBVOs_refer_to_does_the_code_1999\" title=\"Q3. In a code language, &#8216;SOLID&#8217; is, written as &#8216;WPSLPIMFHA&#8217;, What &#8216;ATEXXQIBVO&#8217;s refer to? does the code (1999)\">Q3. In a code language, &#8216;SOLID&#8217; is, written as &#8216;WPSLPIMFHA&#8217;, What &#8216;ATEXXQIBVO&#8217;s refer to? does the code (1999)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Ans_d-3\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Q4_If_LSJXVC_is_the_code_for_MUMBAI_the_code_for_DELHI_is\" title=\"Q4. If LSJXVC is the code for MUMBAI, the code for DELHI is\">Q4. If LSJXVC is the code for MUMBAI, the code for DELHI is<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Ans_a\" title=\"Ans. (a)\">Ans. (a)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Q5_In_a_code_language_%E2%80%98MATHEMATICS_is_written_as_%E2%80%9CLBSIDNZUHDR_How_is_%E2%80%98CHEMISTRY_written_in_that_code_language_2020\" title=\"Q5. In a code language &#8216;MATHEMATICS&#8217; is written as &#8220;LBSIDNZUHDR&#8217;. How is &#8216;CHEMISTRY&#8217; written in that code language? (2020)\">Q5. In a code language &#8216;MATHEMATICS&#8217; is written as &#8220;LBSIDNZUHDR&#8217;. How is &#8216;CHEMISTRY&#8217; written in that code language? (2020)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Q6_If_%E2%80%98ZERO_is_written_as_%E2%80%98CHUR_then_how_is_%E2%80%98PLAYER_written_2023\" title=\"Q6. If &#8216;ZERO&#8217; is written as &#8216;CHUR&#8217;, then how is &#8216;PLAYER&#8217; written? (2023)\">Q6. If &#8216;ZERO&#8217; is written as &#8216;CHUR&#8217;, then how is &#8216;PLAYER&#8217; written? (2023)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Ans_d-4\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Q7_consisting_of_4_adults_and_3_children_two_of_whom_F_ABA_B_C_D_E_F_and_G_are_members_of_a_family_and_Gare_girls_A_and_D_are_brothers_and_A_is_a_brothers_and_has_two_children_B_is_married_to_D_and_doctor_E_is_an_engineer_married_to_one_of_the_Gis_their_child_Who_is_C_1998\" title=\"Q7. consisting of 4 adults and 3 children, two of whom, F AB.A. B. C. D. E. F and G are members of a family and Gare girls. A and D are brothers and A is a brothers and has two children. B is married to D and doctor. E is an engineer married to one of the Gis their child. Who is C? (1998)\">Q7. consisting of 4 adults and 3 children, two of whom, F AB.A. B. C. D. E. F and G are members of a family and Gare girls. A and D are brothers and A is a brothers and has two children. B is married to D and doctor. E is an engineer married to one of the Gis their child. Who is C? (1998)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Ans_d-5\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Q8_Examine_the_following_relationship_among_members_of_a_family_of_six_persons_A_B_C_D_E_and_F_2000_1_The_number_of_males_equals_that_of_females\" title=\"Q8. Examine the following relationship among members of a family of six persons A, B, C, D, E and F. (2000) 1. The number of males equals that of females.\">Q8. Examine the following relationship among members of a family of six persons A, B, C, D, E and F. (2000) 1. The number of males equals that of females.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Q9_A_person_travels_12_km_due_Norththen_15_km_due_East_after_that_15_km_due_West_and_then_18_km_due_South_How_far_is_he_from_the_starting_point_2009\" title=\"Q9. A person travels 12 km due North,then 15 km due East, after that 15 km due West and then 18 km due South. How far is he from the starting point? (2009)\">Q9. A person travels 12 km due North,then 15 km due East, after that 15 km due West and then 18 km due South. How far is he from the starting point? (2009)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Ans_a-2\" title=\"Ans. (a)\">Ans. (a)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Q10_In_a_meeting_the_map_of_a_village_was_placed_in_such_a_manner_that_South-East_becomes_North_North-East_becomes_West_and_so_on_What_will_South_become\" title=\"Q10. In a meeting, the map of a village was placed in such a manner that South-East becomes North, North-East becomes West and so on. What will South become?\">Q10. In a meeting, the map of a village was placed in such a manner that South-East becomes North, North-East becomes West and so on. What will South become?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Ans_b\" title=\"Ans. (b)\">Ans. (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Q11_The_houses_of_A_and_B_face_each_other_on_a_road_going_North-South_As_being_on_the_western_side_A_comes_out_of_his_house_turns_left_travels_5_km_turns_right_travels_5_km_to_the_front_of_Ds_house_B_does_exactly_the_same_and_reaches_the_front_of_Cs_house_In_this_context_which_one_of_the_following_statements_is_correct_2011\" title=\"Q11. The houses of A and B face each other on a road going North-South, A&#8217;s being on the western side. A comes out of his house, turns left, travels 5 km, turns right, travels 5 km to the front of D&#8217;s house. B does exactly the same and reaches the front of C&#8217;s house. In this context, which one of the following statements is correct? (2011)\">Q11. The houses of A and B face each other on a road going North-South, A&#8217;s being on the western side. A comes out of his house, turns left, travels 5 km, turns right, travels 5 km to the front of D&#8217;s house. B does exactly the same and reaches the front of C&#8217;s house. In this context, which one of the following statements is correct? (2011)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Ans_c\" title=\"Ans. (c)\">Ans. (c)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Q12_Given_that\" title=\"Q12. Given that,\">Q12. Given that,<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Ans_a-3\" title=\"Ans. (a)\">Ans. (a)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Q13_Location_of_B_is_North_of_A_and_location_of_C_is_East_of_A_The_distances_AB_and_AC_are_5_km_and_12_km_respectively_The_shortest_distance_in_km_between_the_locations_B_and_C_is\" title=\"Q13. Location of B is North of A and location of C is East. of A. The distances AB and AC are 5 km and 12 km, respectively. The shortest distance (in km) between the locations B and C is\">Q13. Location of B is North of A and location of C is East. of A. The distances AB and AC are 5 km and 12 km, respectively. The shortest distance (in km) between the locations B and C is<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Ans_b-2\" title=\"Ans. (b)\">Ans. (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Q14_Consider_the_following_statements_There_are_six_villages_A_B_C_D_E_and_F\" title=\"Q14. Consider the following statements There are six villages A, B, C, D, E and F.\">Q14. Consider the following statements There are six villages A, B, C, D, E and F.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Ans_b-3\" title=\"Ans. (b)\">Ans. (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Q15_In_a_row_A_is_in_the_11th_position_from_the_left_and_Bis_in_the_10th_position_from_the_right_If_A_and_B_many_persons_are_there_in_the_row_other_than_A_and_B\" title=\"Q15. In a row A is in the 11th position from the left and Bis in the 10th position from the right. If A and B many persons are there in the row other than A and B\">Q15. In a row A is in the 11th position from the left and Bis in the 10th position from the right. If A and B many persons are there in the row other than A and B<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Ans_c-2\" title=\"Ans. (c)\">Ans. (c)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Q16_Shahid_and_Rohit_start_from_the_same_point_in_opposite_directions_After_each_1_km_Shahid_always_turns_left_and_Rohit_always_turns_right_Which_of_the_following_statements_is_correct_2015\" title=\"Q16. Shahid and Rohit start from the same point in opposite directions. After each 1 km, Shahid always turns left and Rohit always turns right. Which of the following statements is correct? (2015)\">Q16. Shahid and Rohit start from the same point in opposite directions. After each 1 km, Shahid always turns left and Rohit always turns right. Which of the following statements is correct? (2015)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Ans_b-4\" title=\"Ans. (b)\">Ans. (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Q17_A_person_X_was_driving_in_a_place_where_all_roads_ran_either_North-South_or_East-West_forming_a_grid_Roads_are_at_a_distance_of_1_km_from_each_other_in_a_parallel_He_started_at_the_intersection_of_two_roads_drove_3_km_North_3_km_West_and_4_km_South_Which_further_route_could_bring_him_back_to_his_starting_point_if_the_same_route_is_not_repeated_2016\" title=\"Q17. A person X was driving in a place where all roads ran either North-South or East-West, forming a grid. Roads are at a distance of 1 km from each other in a parallel. He started at the intersection of two roads, drove 3 km North, 3 km West and 4 km South. Which further route could bring him back to his starting point, if the same route is not repeated? (2016)\">Q17. A person X was driving in a place where all roads ran either North-South or East-West, forming a grid. Roads are at a distance of 1 km from each other in a parallel. He started at the intersection of two roads, drove 3 km North, 3 km West and 4 km South. Which further route could bring him back to his starting point, if the same route is not repeated? (2016)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Ans_b-5\" title=\"Ans. (b)\">Ans. (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Q18_A_man_walks_down_the_backside_of_his_house_straight_25_m_then_turns_to_the_right_and_walks_50_m_again_then_he_turns_towards_left_and_again_walks_25_m_If_his_house_faces_to_the_East_what_is_his_direction_from_the_starting_point_2022\" title=\"Q18. A man walks down the backside of his house straight 2.5 m, then turns to the right and walks 50 m again, then he turns towards left and again walks 25 m. If his house faces to the East, what is his direction from the starting point? (2022)\">Q18. A man walks down the backside of his house straight 2.5 m, then turns to the right and walks 50 m again, then he turns towards left and again walks 25 m. If his house faces to the East, what is his direction from the starting point? (2022)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Ans_d-6\" title=\"Ans (d)\">Ans (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Q19_Consider_the_question_and_two_statements_given_below\" title=\"Q19. Consider the question and two statements given below.\">Q19. Consider the question and two statements given below.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Ans_d-7\" title=\"Ans (d)\">Ans (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Q20_P_Q_R_S_T_and_U_are_six_members_of_a_family_R_is_the_spouse_of_Q_U_is_the_mother_of_T_and_S_is_the_daughter_of_U_Ps_daughter_is_T_and_Rs_son_is_P_There_are_two_couples_in_the_family_Which_one_of_the_following_is_correct\" title=\"Q20. P, Q, R, S, T and U are six members of a family. R is the spouse of Q. U is the mother of T and S is the daughter of U. P&#8217;s daughter is T and R&#8217;s son is P. There are two couples in the family. Which one of the following is correct?\">Q20. P, Q, R, S, T and U are six members of a family. R is the spouse of Q. U is the mother of T and S is the daughter of U. P&#8217;s daughter is T and R&#8217;s son is P. There are two couples in the family. Which one of the following is correct?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Ans_d-8\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-coding-and-decoding\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_If_in_a_certain_code_SAND_is_VDQG_and_BIRD_is_ELUG_then_what_is_the_code_for_LOVE\"><\/span>Q1. If in a certain code SAND is VDQG and BIRD is ELUG, then what is the code for LOVE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) PRYG<br>(b) ORTG<br>(d) ORYH<br>(1998)<br>(c) NPUH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d\"><\/span>Ans. (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. As <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-29.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40848\" width=\"211\" height=\"321\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_On_another_planet_the_local_terminology_for_earth_water_light_air_and_sky_are_%E2%80%98sky%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%9Clight%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%9Cair_%E2%80%98water_and_%E2%80%98carth_respectively_If_someone_is_thirsty_there_what_would_he_drink_1999\"><\/span>Q2. On another planet, the local terminology for earth. water, light, air and sky are &#8216;sky&#8221;, &#8220;light&#8221;, &#8220;air&#8217;, &#8216;water&#8217; and &#8216;carth&#8217; respectively. If someone is thirsty there, what would he drink? (1999)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Sky<br>(c) Air<br>(b) Water<br>(d) Light<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d-2\"><\/span>Ans. (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. If someone is thirsty, then he will drink water, but here &#8216;water&#8217; is called &#8216;light. Hence, if someone is thirsty then he will drink light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_In_a_code_language_%E2%80%98SOLID_is_written_as_%E2%80%98WPSLPIMFHA_What_%E2%80%98ATEXXQIBVOs_refer_to_does_the_code_1999\"><\/span>Q3. In a code language, &#8216;SOLID&#8217; is, written as &#8216;WPSLPIMFHA&#8217;, What &#8216;ATEXXQIBVO&#8217;s refer to? does the code (1999)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) EAGER<br>(b) WAGER<br>(c) WAFER<br>(d) WATER<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d-3\"><\/span>Ans. (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. As.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-30.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40851 lazyload\" width=\"344\" height=\"119\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 344px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 344\/119;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"342\" height=\"92\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-31.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40853 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 342px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 342\/92;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_If_LSJXVC_is_the_code_for_MUMBAI_the_code_for_DELHI_is\"><\/span>Q4. If LSJXVC is the code for MUMBAI, the code for DELHI is<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) CCIDD<br>(c) CCJFG<br>(b) CDKGH<br>(d) CCIFE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_a\"><\/span>Ans. (a)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. As.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-32.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40856 lazyload\" width=\"330\" height=\"292\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 330px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 330\/292;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_In_a_code_language_%E2%80%98MATHEMATICS_is_written_as_%E2%80%9CLBSIDNZUHDR_How_is_%E2%80%98CHEMISTRY_written_in_that_code_language_2020\"><\/span>Q5. In a code language &#8216;MATHEMATICS&#8217; is written as &#8220;LBSIDNZUHDR&#8217;. How is &#8216;CHEMISTRY&#8217; written in that code language? (2020)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) DIDLHRSSX<br>(b) BIDNHTSSX<br>(c) BIDLHTSSX<br>(d) DGFLIRUQZ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans. (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. as<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-33.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40857 lazyload\" width=\"289\" height=\"184\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 289px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 289\/184;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6_If_%E2%80%98ZERO_is_written_as_%E2%80%98CHUR_then_how_is_%E2%80%98PLAYER_written_2023\"><\/span>Q6. If &#8216;ZERO&#8217; is written as &#8216;CHUR&#8217;, then how is &#8216;PLAYER&#8217; written? (2023)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) SOCAGT<br>(b) SODBHT<br>(c) SODBGT<br>(d) SODBHU<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d-4\"><\/span>Ans. (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. Here, we are required to decipher or decode the pattern. ZERO is written as CHUR. We can see that the underlying pattern is very simple, as shown below<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-34.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40858 lazyload\" width=\"418\" height=\"306\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 418px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 418\/306;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q7_consisting_of_4_adults_and_3_children_two_of_whom_F_ABA_B_C_D_E_F_and_G_are_members_of_a_family_and_Gare_girls_A_and_D_are_brothers_and_A_is_a_brothers_and_has_two_children_B_is_married_to_D_and_doctor_E_is_an_engineer_married_to_one_of_the_Gis_their_child_Who_is_C_1998\"><\/span>Q7. consisting of 4 adults and 3 children, two of whom, F AB.A. B. C. D. E. F and G are members of a family and Gare girls. A and D are brothers and A is a brothers and has two children. B is married to D and doctor. E is an engineer married to one of the Gis their child. Who is C? (1998)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) G&#8217;s brother<br>(b)F&#8217;s father<br>(c)E&#8217;s father<br>(d)A&#8217;s son<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d-5\"><\/span>Ans. (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp According to the question,<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-35.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40859 lazyload\" width=\"470\" height=\"206\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 470px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 470\/206;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q8_Examine_the_following_relationship_among_members_of_a_family_of_six_persons_A_B_C_D_E_and_F_2000_1_The_number_of_males_equals_that_of_females\"><\/span>Q8. Examine the following relationship among members of a family of six persons A, B, C, D, E and F. (2000) 1. The number of males equals that of females.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>A and E are sons of F.<\/li><li>D is the mother of two, one boy and one girl.<\/li><li>B is the son of A.<\/li><li>There is only one married couple in the family at present.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Which one of the following inferences can be drawn from the above?<br>(a) A, B and Care all females<br>(b) A is the husband of D<br>(c)E and F are children of D<br>(d) D is the granddaughter of F<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans. (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. According to the question,<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-36.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40860 lazyload\" width=\"401\" height=\"251\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 401px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 401\/251;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q9_A_person_travels_12_km_due_Norththen_15_km_due_East_after_that_15_km_due_West_and_then_18_km_due_South_How_far_is_he_from_the_starting_point_2009\"><\/span>Q9. A person travels 12 km due North,then 15 km due East, after that 15 km due West and then 18 km due South. How far is he from the starting point? (2009)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a)6 km<br>(b) 33 km<br>(c) 12 km<br>(d) 60 km<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_a-2\"><\/span>Ans. (a)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let O be the starting point and P. O and R the postions after every movement<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-37.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40861 lazyload\" width=\"353\" height=\"162\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 353px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 353\/162;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q10_In_a_meeting_the_map_of_a_village_was_placed_in_such_a_manner_that_South-East_becomes_North_North-East_becomes_West_and_so_on_What_will_South_become\"><\/span>Q10. In a meeting, the map of a village was placed in such a manner that South-East becomes North, North-East becomes West and so on. What will South become?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) North<br>(b) North-East<br>(c) North-West<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) West<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b\"><\/span>Ans. (b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. According to the question<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-38.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40862 lazyload\" width=\"235\" height=\"214\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 235px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 235\/214;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From the figure, it is clear that &#8216;S&#8217; (South) becomes &#8216;North-East&#8217; in the new figure (dotted line)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q11_The_houses_of_A_and_B_face_each_other_on_a_road_going_North-South_As_being_on_the_western_side_A_comes_out_of_his_house_turns_left_travels_5_km_turns_right_travels_5_km_to_the_front_of_Ds_house_B_does_exactly_the_same_and_reaches_the_front_of_Cs_house_In_this_context_which_one_of_the_following_statements_is_correct_2011\"><\/span>Q11. The houses of A and B face each other on a road going North-South, A&#8217;s being on the western side. A comes out of his house, turns left, travels 5 km, turns right, travels 5 km to the front of D&#8217;s house. B does exactly the same and reaches the front of C&#8217;s house. In this context, which one of the following statements is correct? (2011)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) C and D live on the same street<br>(b) C&#8217;s house faces South<br>(c) The houses of C and D are less than 20 km apart<br>(d) None of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_c\"><\/span>Ans. (c)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. According to the question.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-39.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40863 lazyload\" width=\"271\" height=\"206\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 271px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 271\/206;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the houses of C and D are less than 20 km apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q12_Given_that\"><\/span>Q12. Given that,<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1.A is the brother of B.                     2. C is the father of A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. D is the brother of E.                     4. E is the daughter of B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, the uncle of D is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) A<br>(b) B<br>(c) C<br>(d) E<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_a-3\"><\/span>Ans. (a)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. According to the question,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-40.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40864 lazyload\" width=\"449\" height=\"258\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 449px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 449\/258;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q13_Location_of_B_is_North_of_A_and_location_of_C_is_East_of_A_The_distances_AB_and_AC_are_5_km_and_12_km_respectively_The_shortest_distance_in_km_between_the_locations_B_and_C_is\"><\/span>Q13. Location of B is North of A and location of C is East. of A. The distances AB and AC are 5 km and 12 km, respectively. The shortest distance (in km) between the locations B and C is<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 60<br>(b) 13<br>(c) 17<br>(d) 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b-2\"><\/span>Ans. (b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. From the given information, the direction graph can be drawn as. B N<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-41.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40865 lazyload\" width=\"310\" height=\"194\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 310px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 310\/194;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let shortest distance between B and C be x km. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, by Pythagoras theorem<br>BC^2=AB^2+ AC^2 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(x)^2 = (5)\u00b2 +12^2 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>x^2= 25+144 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>x^2=169<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>x = 13 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q14_Consider_the_following_statements_There_are_six_villages_A_B_C_D_E_and_F\"><\/span>Q14. Consider the following statements There are six villages A, B, C, D, E and F.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>F is 1 km to the West of D.<br>B is 1 km to the East of E.<br>A is 2 km to the North of E.<br>C is 1 km to the East of A.<br>Dis 1 km to the South of A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which three villages are in a line?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) A, C, B<br>(b) A, D, E<br>(c) C, B, F<br>(d) E, B, D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b-3\"><\/span>Ans. (b) <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. As per the given information, the location of the six villages A, B, C, D, E and F is as shown in the below figure<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-42.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40866 lazyload\" width=\"435\" height=\"244\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 435px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 435\/244;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q15_In_a_row_A_is_in_the_11th_position_from_the_left_and_Bis_in_the_10th_position_from_the_right_If_A_and_B_many_persons_are_there_in_the_row_other_than_A_and_B\"><\/span>Q15. In a row A is in the 11th position from the left and Bis in the 10th position from the right. If A and B many persons are there in the row other than A and B<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 27<br>(b) 26<br>(c) 25<br>(d) 24<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_c-2\"><\/span>Ans. (c)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. The arrangement is as shown<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-43.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40867 lazyload\" width=\"421\" height=\"342\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 421px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 421\/342;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q16_Shahid_and_Rohit_start_from_the_same_point_in_opposite_directions_After_each_1_km_Shahid_always_turns_left_and_Rohit_always_turns_right_Which_of_the_following_statements_is_correct_2015\"><\/span>Q16. Shahid and Rohit start from the same point in opposite directions. After each 1 km, Shahid always turns left and Rohit always turns right. Which of the following statements is correct? (2015) <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) After both have travelled 2 km, the distance between them is 4 km<br>(b) They meet after each has travelled 3 km<br>(c) They meet for the first time after each has travelled 4 km<br>(d) They go on without ever meeting again<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b-4\"><\/span>Ans. (b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. According to the given information, we can make the following direction diagram<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-44.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40868 lazyload\" width=\"452\" height=\"195\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 452px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 452\/195;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q17_A_person_X_was_driving_in_a_place_where_all_roads_ran_either_North-South_or_East-West_forming_a_grid_Roads_are_at_a_distance_of_1_km_from_each_other_in_a_parallel_He_started_at_the_intersection_of_two_roads_drove_3_km_North_3_km_West_and_4_km_South_Which_further_route_could_bring_him_back_to_his_starting_point_if_the_same_route_is_not_repeated_2016\"><\/span>Q17. A person X was driving in a place where all roads ran either North-South or East-West, forming a grid. Roads are at a distance of 1 km from each other in a parallel. He started at the intersection of two roads, drove 3 km North, 3 km West and 4 km South. Which further route could bring him back to his starting point, if the same route is not repeated? (2016)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 3 km East, then 2 km South<br>(b) 3 km East, then 1 km North<br>(c) 1 km North, then 2 km West<br>(d) 3 km South, then 1 km North<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b-5\"><\/span>Ans. (b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. Option (b) seems to be the most promising because it involves moving East to balance the West movement previously made and then moving North, which could potentially lead back to the starting point. Therefore, the correct answer is (b) 3 km East, then 1 km North.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q18_A_man_walks_down_the_backside_of_his_house_straight_25_m_then_turns_to_the_right_and_walks_50_m_again_then_he_turns_towards_left_and_again_walks_25_m_If_his_house_faces_to_the_East_what_is_his_direction_from_the_starting_point_2022\"><\/span>Q18. A man walks down the backside of his house straight 2.5 m, then turns to the right and walks 50 m again, then he turns towards left and again walks 25 m. If his house faces to the East, what is his direction from the starting point? (2022) <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) South-East<br>(b) South-West<br>(c)North-East<br>(d) North-West<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d-6\"><\/span>Ans (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. According to the question, D<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-45.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40869 lazyload\" width=\"421\" height=\"242\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 421px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 421\/242;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q19_Consider_the_question_and_two_statements_given_below\"><\/span>Q19. Consider the question and two statements given below. <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Question Is Z brother of X? (2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statement 1 X is a brother of Y and Y is a brother of Z. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statement 2 X, Y and Z are siblings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which one of the following is correct in respect of the question and the statements?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Statement 1 alone is sufficient to answer the question<br>(b) Statement 2 alone is sufficient to answer the question<br>(c) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are sufficient to answer the question<br>(d) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are not sufficient to answer the question<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d-7\"><\/span>Ans (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-46.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40870 lazyload\" width=\"301\" height=\"66\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-46.png 155w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-46-150x34.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 301px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 301\/66;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>nothing much. Here, also the gender of 2 is not known. So,<br>From Statement 1 X is the brother of Y, and Y is the brother of 2 But we do not know whether Z is a male or a female. So, we cannot say whether Z is the brother or sister of X. Z Brother Y Brother From Statement 2 X, Y, and Z are siblings. It tells us<br>Z can be either brother or sister of X. Even if we combine the two statements, we cannot answer<br>the given questions. Therefore, Statement 1 and Statement 2 are not sufficient to answer the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q20_P_Q_R_S_T_and_U_are_six_members_of_a_family_R_is_the_spouse_of_Q_U_is_the_mother_of_T_and_S_is_the_daughter_of_U_Ps_daughter_is_T_and_Rs_son_is_P_There_are_two_couples_in_the_family_Which_one_of_the_following_is_correct\"><\/span>Q20. P, Q, R, S, T and U are six members of a family. R is the spouse of Q. U is the mother of T and S is the daughter of U. P&#8217;s daughter is T and R&#8217;s son is P. There are two couples in the family. Which one of the following is correct?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Qis the grandfather of T<br>(c) R is the mother of P<br>(b) Qis the grandmother of T<br>(d) T is the granddaughter of Q<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d-8\"><\/span>Ans. (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. 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