Q.1 A man walks 1 km south, 1 km east, and 1 km north, and ends up at the same point he started from. Where is he?
North Pole
South Pole
Equator
Greenwich
Explanation - This is a classic puzzle. Walking south, east, and then north to the same point is possible at the North Pole.
Correct answer is: North Pole
Q.2 If 5 cats can catch 5 mice in 5 minutes, how long will it take 100 cats to catch 100 mice?
5 minutes
100 minutes
20 minutes
50 minutes
Explanation - Each cat catches one mouse in 5 minutes. So 100 cats will catch 100 mice in the same 5 minutes.
Correct answer is: 5 minutes
Q.3 Which one does not belong in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, 42, 56?
12
20
30
56
Explanation - The series is formed by n(n+1): 1*2=2, 2*3=6, ..., 7*8=56. All numbers fit, but 56 is larger than the previous pattern if considered for the first six terms.
Correct answer is: 56
Q.4 If the day before yesterday was Thursday, what day will it be 3 days after tomorrow?
Monday
Tuesday
Friday
Saturday
Explanation - Day before yesterday = Thursday, so today = Saturday. Tomorrow = Sunday. 3 days after tomorrow = Wednesday + 3 = Wednesday + 3 = Wednesday + 3 = Saturday.
Correct answer is: Saturday
Q.5 Find the missing number: 7, 10, 8, 11, 9, ?
12
10
13
11
Explanation - Pattern alternates: +3, -2, +3, -2. So after 9, next is 9+3=12.
Correct answer is: 12
Q.6 A farmer has 17 sheep. All but 9 die. How many are left?
8
9
17
0
Explanation - All but 9 die means 9 are still alive.
Correct answer is: 9
Q.7 If two typists can type two pages in two minutes, how many typists will it take to type 18 pages in six minutes?
3
6
9
2
Explanation - 2 typists → 2 pages in 2 mins → 6 pages in 6 mins. To type 18 pages in 6 mins, we need 6 typists.
Correct answer is: 6
Q.8 Which number comes next: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?
30
36
49
35
Explanation - These are perfect squares: 1², 2², 3², 4², 5², next is 6²=36.
Correct answer is: 36
Q.9 A is the father of B. B is the brother of C. C is the father of D. How is D related to A?
Son
Grandson
Nephew
Brother
Explanation - A → B (son), B → C (brother), C → D (son). So D is A's grandson.
Correct answer is: Grandson
Q.10 Which is the odd one out: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15?
7
13
15
11
Explanation - All numbers are prime except 15.
Correct answer is: 15
Q.11 If 3 pencils cost 15 rupees, how much will 7 pencils cost?
35
25
30
40
Explanation - 1 pencil = 15/3=5 rupees, so 7 pencils = 7*5=35 rupees.
Correct answer is: 35
Q.12 Find the next in series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
40
42
50
36
Explanation - Series formula: n(n+1) → 1*2=2, 2*3=6, ..., 6*7=42.
Correct answer is: 42
Q.13 If John is taller than Peter and Peter is taller than Sam, who is the shortest?
John
Sam
Peter
Cannot say
Explanation - From the given, Sam is shorter than Peter, who is shorter than John.
Correct answer is: Sam
Q.14 A cube has how many edges?
8
10
12
14
Explanation - A cube has 12 edges, 6 faces, and 8 vertices.
Correct answer is: 12
Q.15 A clock shows 3:15. What is the angle between hour and minute hands?
0°
7.5°
90°
97.5°
Explanation - Hour hand at 3:15 = 3*30 + 15*0.5 = 97.5°, minute hand at 15 min = 90°, difference = 97.5°-90°=7.5°? Actually, angle = 7.5° (smaller angle). Correction: 7.5°.
Correct answer is: 97.5°
Q.16 Find the missing term: J, F, M, A, M, ?
J
J
A
S
Explanation - These are the initials of months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, June → J
Correct answer is: J
Q.17 Two trains start at the same time from stations A and B towards each other at speeds of 60 km/h and 40 km/h. If the distance between A and B is 200 km, when will they meet?
2 hours
2.5 hours
3 hours
4 hours
Explanation - Relative speed = 60+40=100 km/h. Time = distance/speed = 200/100=2 hours.
Correct answer is: 2.5 hours
Q.18 Which of the following is a logical conclusion? All cats are animals. Some animals are dogs.
Some cats are dogs
All dogs are cats
Some animals are not cats
All cats are dogs
Explanation - All cats are animals but some animals are dogs, so some animals are not cats.
Correct answer is: Some animals are not cats
Q.19 If 6 workers can complete a task in 10 days, how many days will 3 workers take to complete the same task?
20
15
12
18
Explanation - Work is inversely proportional to workers. 6*10=3*x → x=20 days.
Correct answer is: 20
Q.20 Which is the odd one: Triangle, Square, Circle, Cube?
Triangle
Circle
Square
Cube
Explanation - Cube is 3D, others are 2D shapes.
Correct answer is: Cube
Q.21 A series of letters: A, C, F, J, O, ? What comes next?
S
T
U
R
Explanation - Pattern of gaps: +2, +3, +4, +5 → O+6=T
Correct answer is: T
Q.22 If it takes 5 machines 5 minutes to make 5 gadgets, how long will 100 machines take to make 100 gadgets?
5 minutes
100 minutes
50 minutes
20 minutes
Explanation - Each machine makes 1 gadget in 5 minutes. 100 machines → 100 gadgets in 5 minutes.
Correct answer is: 5 minutes
Q.23 Find the missing number: 3, 6, 12, 24, ?
30
48
36
60
Explanation - Pattern: multiply by 2 → 3*2=6, 6*2=12, 12*2=24, 24*2=48
Correct answer is: 48