{"id":40946,"date":"2024-05-06T09:13:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T09:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=40946"},"modified":"2024-05-06T09:13:02","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T09:13:02","slug":"upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-puzzle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-puzzle\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC PRELIMS TOPIC WISE QUESTION-GENERAL MENTAL ABILITY- PUZZLE"},"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-69e66a946c01c\" 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-69e66a946c01c\"  \/><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-puzzle\/#Q1_Seven_men_A_B_C_D_E_F_and_G_are_standing_in_a_queue_in_that_order_Each_one_is_wearing_a_cap_of_a_different_colour_like_violet_indigo_blue_green_yellow_orange_and_red_D_is_able_to_see_in_front_of_him_green_and_blue_but_not_violet_E_can_see_violet_and_yellow_but_not_red_G_can_see_caps_of_all_colours_other_than_orange_If_E_is_wearing_an_indigo_coloured_cap_then_the_colour_of_the_cap_worn_by_F_is_1995_2013\" title=\"Q1. Seven men A, B, C, D, E, F and G are standing in a queue in that order. Each one is wearing a cap of a different colour like violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. D is able to see in front of him green and blue, but not violet. E can see violet and yellow, but not red. G can see caps of all colours other than orange. If E is wearing an indigo coloured cap, then the colour of the cap worn by F is (1995, 2013\">Q1. Seven men A, B, C, D, E, F and G are standing in a queue in that order. Each one is wearing a cap of a different colour like violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. D is able to see in front of him green and blue, but not violet. E can see violet and yellow, but not red. G can see caps of all colours other than orange. If E is wearing an indigo coloured cap, then the colour of the cap worn by F is (1995, 2013<\/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-puzzle\/#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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-puzzle\/#Q2_Six_roads_lead_to_a_country_They_may_be_indicated_by_letters_X_Y_Z_and_digits_1_2_3_When_there_is_storm_Y_is_blocked_When_there_are_floods_X_1_and_2_will_be_affected_When_road_1_is_blocked_Z_also_is_blocked_At_a_time_when_there_are_floods_and_a_storm_also_blows_which_roads_can_be_used_1996\" title=\"Q2. Six roads lead to a country. They may be indicated by letters X, Y, Z and digits, 1, 2, 3. When there is storm, Y is blocked. When there are floods X, 1 and 2 will be affected. When road 1 is blocked, Z also is blocked. At a time when there are floods and a storm also blows, which road(s) can be used? (1996)\">Q2. Six roads lead to a country. They may be indicated by letters X, Y, Z and digits, 1, 2, 3. When there is storm, Y is blocked. When there are floods X, 1 and 2 will be affected. When road 1 is blocked, Z also is blocked. At a time when there are floods and a storm also blows, which road(s) can be used? (1996)<\/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-puzzle\/#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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-puzzle\/#Q3_Examine_the_following_statements1_George_attends_Music_classes_on_Monday_He_attends_Mathematics_classes_on_Wednesday_His_Literature_classes_are_not_on_Friday_He_attends_History_classes_on_the_day_following_the_day_of_his_Mathematics_classes_1996\" title=\"Q3. Examine the following statements1                                                                                                                                          George attends Music classes on Monday.                                                                                                                                     He attends Mathematics classes on Wednesday.                                                                                                                           His Literature classes are not on Friday.                                                                                                                                           He attends History classes on the day following the day of his Mathematics classes. (1996)\">Q3. Examine the following statements1                                                                                                                                          George attends Music classes on Monday.                                                                                                                                     He attends Mathematics classes on Wednesday.                                                                                                                           His Literature classes are not on Friday.                                                                                                                                           He attends History classes on the day following the day of his Mathematics classes. (1996)<\/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-puzzle\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-puzzle\/#Q4_Five_people_A_B_C_D_and_E_are_seated_about_a_round_table_Every_chair_is_spaced_equidistant_from_adjacent_chairs2016_i_C_is_seated_next_to_A_ii_A_is_seated_two_seats_from_D_iii_B_is_not_seated_next_to_A\" title=\"Q4. Five people A, B, C, D and E are seated about a round table. Every chair is spaced equidistant from adjacent chairs.(2016) (i) C is seated next to A. (ii) A is seated two seats from D.                                                                                                                                                       (iii) B is not seated next to A\">Q4. Five people A, B, C, D and E are seated about a round table. Every chair is spaced equidistant from adjacent chairs.(2016) (i) C is seated next to A. (ii) A is seated two seats from D.                                                                                                                                                       (iii) B is not seated next to A<\/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-puzzle\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-puzzle\/#Q5_Consider_the_following_A_B_C_D_E_F_G_and_H_are_standing_in_a_row_facing_North_B_is_not_neighbour_of_G_2017_F_is_to_the_immediate_right_of_G_and_neighbour_of_E_G_is_not_at_the_extreme_end_A_is_sixth_to_the_left_of_E_H_is_sixth_to_the_right_of_C\" title=\"Q5.  Consider the following A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are standing in a row facing North. B is not neighbour of G. (2017) F is to the immediate right of G and neighbour of E. G is not at the extreme end. A is sixth to the left of E. H is sixth to the right of C.\">Q5.  Consider the following A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are standing in a row facing North. B is not neighbour of G. (2017) F is to the immediate right of G and neighbour of E. G is not at the extreme end. A is sixth to the left of E. H is sixth to the right of C.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-puzzle\/#Ans_c-3\" 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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-puzzle\/#Q6_Lakshmi_her_brother_her_daughter_and_her_son_are_badminton_players_A_game_of_doubles_is_about_to_begin2018_i_Lakshmis_brother_is_directly_across_the_net_from_her_daughter_2Her_son_is_diagonally_across_the_net_from_the_worst_players_sibling_iii_The_best_player_and_the_worst_player_are_on_the_same_side_of_the_ne\" title=\"Q6. Lakshmi, her brother, her daughter and her son are badminton players. A game of doubles is about to begin.(2018) (i) Lakshmi&#8217;s brother is directly across the net from her daughter. (2).Her son is diagonally across the net from the worst player&#8217;s sibling. (iii) The best player and the worst player are on the same side of the ne\">Q6. Lakshmi, her brother, her daughter and her son are badminton players. A game of doubles is about to begin.(2018) (i) Lakshmi&#8217;s brother is directly across the net from her daughter. (2).Her son is diagonally across the net from the worst player&#8217;s sibling. (iii) The best player and the worst player are on the same side of the ne<\/a><\/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-puzzle\/#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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-general-mental-ability-puzzle\/#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_Seven_men_A_B_C_D_E_F_and_G_are_standing_in_a_queue_in_that_order_Each_one_is_wearing_a_cap_of_a_different_colour_like_violet_indigo_blue_green_yellow_orange_and_red_D_is_able_to_see_in_front_of_him_green_and_blue_but_not_violet_E_can_see_violet_and_yellow_but_not_red_G_can_see_caps_of_all_colours_other_than_orange_If_E_is_wearing_an_indigo_coloured_cap_then_the_colour_of_the_cap_worn_by_F_is_1995_2013\"><\/span>Q1. Seven men A, B, C, D, E, F and G are standing in a queue in that order. Each one is wearing a cap of a different colour like violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. D is able to see in front of him green and blue, but not violet. E can see violet and yellow, but not red. G can see caps of all colours other than orange. If E is wearing an indigo coloured cap, then the colour of the cap worn by F is<br>(1995, 2013<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) blue<br>(b) violet<br>(c) red<br>(d) orange<\/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 given information the arrangement is as<br>Men                          Cap<br>A                              Yellow<br>B                               blue  <br>C                               Green<br>D                              Violet<br>E                               Indigo<br>F                                Red<br>G                              Orange<br><br>Hence, Red colour cap is wom by F<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Six_roads_lead_to_a_country_They_may_be_indicated_by_letters_X_Y_Z_and_digits_1_2_3_When_there_is_storm_Y_is_blocked_When_there_are_floods_X_1_and_2_will_be_affected_When_road_1_is_blocked_Z_also_is_blocked_At_a_time_when_there_are_floods_and_a_storm_also_blows_which_roads_can_be_used_1996\"><\/span>Q2. Six roads lead to a country. They may be indicated by letters X, Y, Z and digits, 1, 2, 3. When there is storm, Y is blocked. When there are floods X, 1 and 2 will be affected. When road 1 is blocked, Z also is blocked. At a time when there are floods and a storm also blows, which road(s) can be used?<br>(1996)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Z and 2<br>(b) Only Z<br>(c) Only 3<br>(d) Only Y<\/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. According to the given conditions,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"477\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-57.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40947\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_Examine_the_following_statements1_George_attends_Music_classes_on_Monday_He_attends_Mathematics_classes_on_Wednesday_His_Literature_classes_are_not_on_Friday_He_attends_History_classes_on_the_day_following_the_day_of_his_Mathematics_classes_1996\"><\/span>Q3. Examine the following statements1                                                                                                                                          George attends Music classes on Monday.                                                                                                                                     He attends Mathematics classes on Wednesday.                                                                                                                           His Literature classes are not on Friday.                                                                                                                                           He attends History classes on the day following the day of his Mathematics classes.<br>(1996)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On Tuesday he attends his Sports classes. If he attends just one subject in a day and his Sunday is free, then he is also free on<br>(a) Monday<br>(b) Thursday<br>(c) Saturday<br>(d) Friday<\/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. The arrangement, as per the given information, is possible only if C is sitting next to B and D is sitting next to A, Two possible arrangements are DAB Cor CBAD Clearly, only A is sitting adjacent to D. o gail<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Five_people_A_B_C_D_and_E_are_seated_about_a_round_table_Every_chair_is_spaced_equidistant_from_adjacent_chairs2016_i_C_is_seated_next_to_A_ii_A_is_seated_two_seats_from_D_iii_B_is_not_seated_next_to_A\"><\/span>Q4. Five people A, B, C, D and E are seated about a round table. Every chair is spaced equidistant from adjacent chairs.(2016)<br>(i) C is seated next to A.<br>(ii) A is seated two seats from D.                                                                                                                                                       (iii) B is not seated next to A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the basis of above information, which of the following must be true?                                                                                         1.D is seated next to B. 2. Eis seated next to A.<br>3 . D and C are separated by two seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct answer using the codes given below.<br>(a) Only <br>(b) 1 and 2                                                                                                                                                                                        (c) only 3<br>(d) Neither 1 nor 2 nor 3<\/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<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"209\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-58.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40948 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 475px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 475\/209;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_Consider_the_following_A_B_C_D_E_F_G_and_H_are_standing_in_a_row_facing_North_B_is_not_neighbour_of_G_2017_F_is_to_the_immediate_right_of_G_and_neighbour_of_E_G_is_not_at_the_extreme_end_A_is_sixth_to_the_left_of_E_H_is_sixth_to_the_right_of_C\"><\/span>Q5.  Consider the following<br>A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are standing in a row facing North.<br>B is not neighbour of G.<br>(2017)<br>F is to the immediate right of G and neighbour of E.<br>G is not at the extreme end.<br>A is sixth to the left of E.<br>H is sixth to the right of C.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above?<br>(a) C is to the immediate left of A.<br>(b) D is immediate neighbour of B and F.<br>(c) G is to the immediate right of D.<br>(d) A and E are at the extreme ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_c-3\"><\/span>Ans. (c)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. As per given information, correct order is Left\u2191\u2191\u2191\u2191\u2191\u2191\u2191\u2191 Right ACBDG FEH Clearly, G is to the immediate right of D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6_Lakshmi_her_brother_her_daughter_and_her_son_are_badminton_players_A_game_of_doubles_is_about_to_begin2018_i_Lakshmis_brother_is_directly_across_the_net_from_her_daughter_2Her_son_is_diagonally_across_the_net_from_the_worst_players_sibling_iii_The_best_player_and_the_worst_player_are_on_the_same_side_of_the_ne\"><\/span>Q6. Lakshmi, her brother, her daughter and her son are badminton players. A game of doubles is about to begin.(2018)<br>(i) Lakshmi&#8217;s brother is directly across the net from her daughter.<br>(2).Her son is diagonally across the net from the worst player&#8217;s sibling.<br>(iii) The best player and the worst player are on the same side of the ne<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Who is the best player?<br>(a) Her brother<br>(b) Her son<br>(c) Her daughter<br>(d) Lakshmi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans. (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exp. Let. Laxmi = L. her brother = LB, daughter = LD, son = L3 Given, LB is directly across the net from LD.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"147\" height=\"136\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-59.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40950 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 147px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 147\/136;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Given, LS is diagonally across the net from worst players siblings \u2192LS can be either in (ii) or (iv) If LS in (ii)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"143\" height=\"123\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-60.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40951 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 143px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 143\/123;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u21d2 LS = worst player because LS and LD are siblings. 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