REASONING SSC CGL TOPIC ANALOGY PART 4

REASONING SSC CGL TOPIC ANALOGY PART 4

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In this article, we are sharing some Reasoning Questions which help you exam for SSC CGL 2018. Those candidates who are in search of SSC CGL Reasoning Section Questions. Candidates can check this Section on our website. Students are requested to attempt these questions carefully, analyse their answers and learn better.  If you understand carefully, reasoning section can be solved with little ease.

Directions (121 and122): Select the related letter/word/number from the given alternatives.

Q121. Light : Rays :: Sound : ?

(a) Audio

(b) Wave

(c) Hear

(d) Visual

Option: (b)

Explanation:

Light propagates in the form of rays. Similarly, sound travels in the form of waves.

Q122. PCWL : REXM : : THNY : ?

(a) OZPL

(b) KOVZ

(c) PMKZ

(d) VJOZ

Option: (d)

Explanation:

Directions (123-127): Select the related word/letter/number from the given alternatives.

Q123. West : North - East :: South: ?

(a) North-West

(b) South East

(c) North

(d) East

Option: (a)

Explanation:

If we rotate direction indicator through 135° in clockwise direction the pointer indicating West would show North – East direction

Similarly, if we rotate the direction indicator through 135° in clockwise direction South will become North - West.

Q124. Oasis : Desert :: ? : Sea

(a) Island

(b) Peninsula

(c) Backwaters

(d) Cliff

Option: (a)

Explanation:

Oasis is an area with water and trees etc, in desert. Similarly, Island is a piece of land surround by water (sea).

Q125. QPRS : TUWV :: JIKL : ?

(a) NMOP

(b) NMPO

(c) MNPO

(d) MNOP

Option: (c)

Explanation:

Q126. 42 : 56 :: 110 : ?

(a) 132

(b) 136

(c) 140

(d) 18

Option: (a)

Explanation:

42- (7)²-7=49 -7

56 = (8)²- 8 = 64- 8

Similarly,

110 = (11)²- 11

= 121-11

Now, (12)²- 12

= 144 -12=132

Q127. 5 : 100, 4 : 64 :: 4 : 80, 3 : ?

(a) 26

(b) 48

(c) 60

(d) 54

Option: (b)

Explanation:

5 x 20 = 100, 4 x 16 = 64

Similarly, 4 x 20 = 80 and 3 x 16= 48

Q128.  Find out the set of numbers amongst the four sets of number given in the alternatives which is most like the set given in the question : 23, 51, 17

(a) 29, 57, 13

(b) 24, 53, 17

(c) 29, 57, 14

(d) 21, 51, 17

Option: (a)

Explanation:

2+3 = 5, 5+1=6, 1+7 = 8

6 - 5=1, 8 - 6 = 2

2 + 9=11 => 1+1 = 2

5 + 7=12 => 1+2 = 3

1 + 4 = 5

3 - 2=1, 5 - 3 = 2

Directions (129-135): Select the related letters/word/number from the given alternatives.

Q129. Pound : Yen : : Polo : ?

(a) Hockey

(b) Horse

(c) Ride

(d) Stick

Option: (a)

Explanation:

Pound and Yen are currencies of different countries. Similarly, Polo and Hockey are names of different games.

Q130. Quack : Duck : Neigh : ?

(a) Fox

(b) Horse

(c) Frog

(d) Cat

Option: (b)

Explanation:

Quack is the voice of Duck. Similarly, Neigh is the voice of Horse.

Q131. ACCE : EGGI ::  IKKM : ?

(a)MOOQ

(b) NOOP

(c) MPPQ

(d) NPPR

Option: (a)

Explanation:

Q132. SRPQ : ONLM : : KJHI : ?

(a) GEDF

(b) GFED

(c) GFDC

(d) GFDE

Option: (d)

Explanation:

Q133. 42 : 56 :: 132 : ?

(a) 156

(b) 145

(c) 110

(d) 240

Option: (a)

Explanation:

42 = (7)²- 7 = 49 - 7

56 = (8)² - 8 = 64 -8

Similarly,

132 = (12)²- 12 = 144 - 12

Therefore,

? = (13)²-13 = 169 -13 = 156

Q134. 11: 121 : 110: :15 : 225 : 210 ::?

(a) 9 : 81 : 70

(b) 19 : 361 : 342

(c) 17:288:272

(d) 16 : 255 : 239

Option: (b)

Explanation:

The second number is the square of the first number and the third number is obtained by Subtracting first number from the second number.

(11)²= 121, and 121-11 = 110

(15)²= 225, and 225- 15 = 210

Similarly,

(19)² = 361 and 361 -19=642

Q135. Dream : Reality :: Falsehood : ?

(a) Untruth

(b) Truth

(c) Fairness

(d) Correctness

Option: (b)

Explanation:

Dream is antonym of Reality Similarly, Falsehood is antonym of Truth.

Directions (136-142): Select the related letters/word/number from the given alternatives.

Q136. Soldier : Regiment : : Horse : ?

(a) Navy

(b) Fleet

(c) Cavalry

(d) Herd

Option: (d)

Explanation:

A large group of soldiers is called regiment. Similarly, herd refers a group of animals, horses.

Q137.  Philatelist : Stamps : : Numismatist : ?

(a) Coins

(b) Maps

(c) Jewels

(d) Samples

Option: (a)

Explanation:

One who collects stamps is called Philatelist. Similarly, one who collects coins is called Numismatist.

Q138. PHOTO : FILM : : PHOTOSTAT : ?

(a) Photographic paper

(b) Voltage controller

(c) Electricity

(d) Paper

Option: (d)

Explanation:

Photo is clicked on film. Similarly, photo state is done on paper.

Q139.  IKKL : JLLM : : SUUV : ?

(a) FFGH

(b) CEFE

(c) WXXZ

(d) TVVW

Option: (d)

Explanation:

Q140. FIGUR : FGIRU :: STRES : ?

(a) STERS

(b) TRSES

(c) SRSET

(d) SRTSE

Option: (d)

Explanation:

Q141. 122 : 145 :: 226 : ?

(a) 250

(b) 256

(c) 257

(d) 290

Option: (c)

Explanation:

122 = (11)² + 1

145 = (12)² +1

226 = (15)²+ 1

Therefore,? = (16)² + 1 = 257

Q142.  2:4:8 : 10:20:40 :: 3:6:9 : ?

(a) 18:27:54

(b) 5:10:17

(c) 6:24:56

(d) 15:30:45

Option: (d)

Explanation:

2 x 2 = 4 and 2 x 4 = 8

10 x 2 = 20 and 10 x 4 = 40

3 x 2 = 6 and 3 x 3 = 9

Therefore,

15 x 2 = 30 and 15 x 3 = 45

Q143. Find out a set of Numbers amongst the four sets of numbers given in the alternatives, which is most like the set given in the question. Given set: (2, 10, 58)

(a) (4, 20, 56)

(b) (7, 42, 49)

(c) (12, 24, 47)

(d) (9, 27, 81)

Option: (a)

Explanation:

2 x 5 = 10

10 x 6 = 60, 60-2 = 58

4 x 5 = 20

20 x 3 = 60,

60- 4 = 56

Directions (144-149): In each of the following questions select the related letters/word/number from the given alternatives.

Q144. IJL : MNP : : ?

(a) RSU : VXY

(b) QRT : UVX

(c) KLN : QPR

(d) GHI : JKO

Option: (b)

Explanation:

Q145. AZYB : CXWD : EVUF : ?

(a) GTSH

(b) GSTH

(c) GSHT

(d) GSPH

Option: (a)

Explanation:

Q146.  5 : 21 : : 7 : ?

(a) 25

(b) 49

(c) 43

(d) 30

Option: (c)

Explanation:

5 x 5 = 25 and 25-4 = 21

Similarly,

7 x 7 = 49 and 49 - 6 = 43

Q147. Sorrow : Joy : : Pleasure : ?

(a) Anger

(b) Pain

(c) Jealousy

(d) Malice

Option: (b)

Explanation:

Sorrow is antonym of Joy. Similarly, Pleasure is antonym of Pain.

Q148. Surgeon : Forceps : : ?

(a) Doctor : Prescription

(b) Refugee : Asylum

(c) Blacksmith : Hammer

(d) Driver : Brake oil

Option: (c)

Explanation:

Surgeon uses forceps. Similarly, Blacksmith uses hammer.

Q149. 4 : 12 : : 5 : ?

(a) 25

(b) 20

(c) 22

(d) 30

Option: (b)

Explanation:

4x4 = 16 and 16-4 = 12

Similarly,

5 x 5 = 25 and 25- 5 = 20

Alternatively,

4 x (4- 1) = 12

5 x (5- 1) = 20

Directions (150): From among the given alternatives select the one in which the set of numbers is most like the set of numbers given in the question.

Q150. Given set (3, 4, 5)

(a) (6, 8, 10)

(b) (9, 12, 15)

(c) (6, 7, 8)

(d) (12, 16,20)

Option: (c)

Explanation:

Directions (151-155): In each of the following questions select the related letters/word/number from the alternatives.

Q151. MAT: NCW:: APE:?

(a) CRH

(b) BRH

(c) BSG

(d) BSH

Option: (b)

Explanation:

Q152. ADBC :: WZXY :: EHFG : ?

(a) SVTU

(b) STUV

(c) TUSV

(d) STVU

Option: (a)

Explanation:

Q153. KITCAT : CATTIK : : PENTOP : ?

(a) TOPPEN

(b) TOPNEP

(c) POPTEN

(d) POPNET

Option: (b)

Explanation:

Q154. 01 : 36 :: 2 : ?

(a) 69

(b) 49

(c) 81

(d) 70

Option: (b)

Explanation:

1+5 = 6 and (6)² = 36

2 + 5 = 7 and (7)² = 49

Q155. 136 : 469 :: 247 : ?

(a) 137

(b) 358

(c) 368

(d) 146

Option: (b)

Explanation:

136 + 469 = 605

? = 605 + 247 = 358

Q156. From amongst the given alternatives, select the one in which the set of numbers is most like the set of numbers given below. (17, 13, 20)

(a) 8, 12, 19

(b) 11, 9, 30

(c) 8, 19, 11

(d) 5, 13, 11

Option: (b)

Explanation:

17 + 13 = 30; 30- 20= 10

11 + 9 = 20; 30- 20 = 10

Directions (157-165): In each following questions select the related word/letter/number from the given alternatives.

Q157. Thread: Cloth :: Wire: ?

(a) Rope

(b) Mesh

(c) Sieve

(d) Telegraph

Option: (b)

Explanation:

Cloth is woven from thread and mesh is made from wire.

Q158. Scissors : Cloth : : ?

(a) Stone: Grinder

(b) Axe : Wood

(c) Knife : Stone

(d) Gun : Hunt

Option: (b)

Explanation:

A pair of scissors is used to cut cloth. Similarly, axe is used to cut wood.

Q159. LJH : KKI: : CIA : ?

(a) BJB

(b) BBC

(c) DBB

(d) CBZ

Option: (a)

Explanation:

Q160. EGIK : FILO : : FHJL : ?

(a) JGMP

(b) JGPM

(c) GJPM

(d) GJMP

Option: (d)

Explanation:

Q161. DRIVE : EIDRV :: BEGUM : ?

(a) EUBGM

(b) MGBEU

(c) BGMEU

(d) UEBGM

Option: (b)

Explanation:

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