INPS CLASSES FOR MCA ENTRANCE (BEST COACHING FOR MCA ENTRANCE IN NORTH INDIA) MIRROR & WATER IMAGES Reflection of an object into the mirror is called
MIRROR IMAGES
mirror-image. It is obtained by inverting an Here questions are based on criteria that few
object laterally i.e. towards the sides. Example
figures are given and you have to find out of
of lateral inversions of few figures and words
which one is exact image of the given figure by
are given below :
the mirror placed aside. This image formation is
Objects having Different Mirror Images :
based
Objects
on
the
principle
of
‘LATERAL
Mirror Images
INVERSION’ which implies that size of the image is equal to the size of the object but both sides are changed. The left portion of the object is seen on the right portion and right portion of the object is seen on the left portion. For example mirror image of ABC =
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NOTE: There are ‘11’ letters in English Alphabet which have identical mirror images as A, H, I, M, O, T, U, V, W, X, Y I.
Mirror Images of capital letters & small letters. A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
a b c d e f g h i j k l m
n o p q r s t u v w x y z
II. Mirror images of Numbers. 0 1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
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Mirror Images
a b c d e f g h i j k l m Letters Water-Image
PREDICTION HOSPITAL
Letters n o p q r s t u v w x y z Water-Image
DARPAN STRIGENT
Water-Images of number
OPULENT
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Number Water-Image
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Mirror Images
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Directions : (1 to 14) In each of the following questions,
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choose
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the
correct
mirror
image
from
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JUDGEMENT (A) TNEMEGDUJ
(B) TJUDGEMEN
(C)
(D) DJUGEMNET
WATER IMAGES The reflection an object as seen in water is
2.
called its water image. It is the inverted image obtained by turning the object upside down. Note :
(X)
There are ‘7’ letters in English Alphabet which have identical water-images as C, D, E, H, I, O, X (A)
Water-Images of Capital letters A B C D E F G H I J K L M Letters Water-Image Letters N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Water-Image
3.
(B)
(C)
(D)
VERBAL (A) LABREV
(B) LRVEBA
(C) REVBAL
(D)
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(A)
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7.
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(C)
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(C)
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(C) TAECONSOLID
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(X)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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(X)
(B)
(C)
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Directions : (15 to 29) In each of the following questions, choose the correct water-images from alternatives A, B, C and D of the Word / figure (X). 15. wrote (A) (B) (C) (D) 16.
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(C)
(D)
(B) (D)
22. (X)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(B) (D) 23.
17.
18.
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(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
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(B) (D)
(C)
(D)
(X)
19. 24. (X)
(X)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
20. (X)
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(D)
(X)
(A)
(B)
29. (X)
(C)
(D)
26.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(X)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Directions : (30 to 34) In the following questions, you have to visualize the image of the item (Letter / word / number / figure) in the water. The water source is below the item. Choose the water image from the alternatives.
30.
27.
(X)
(X)
(A)
(C)
(B)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(D) 31.
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(A) (C)
28. (X)
32.
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(B) (D)
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(B) (D) CHIC
(C)
(D)
REFUND
(A) DN (C)
39.
(B) (D)
SIERT
(A) (C)
Direction : (35 to 39) In the following questions you have to visualize the image of the item (Letter / word/number/figure) in the mirror. The mirror is below the item. Choose the mirror image from the alternatives. (NTSE Stage-I/Raj.2008)
(B) (D)
Direction : (40 – 42) In the following questions you have to visualize the image of the item (figure, word, letter, number) in water. The water source is below the item. Choose the water image from the alternatives. (NTSE – Stage-II, 2008)
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(A) (C)
(B) (D)
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(B)
(C)
(D)
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(B)
(C)
(D)
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(B)
(C)
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(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
42. 37.
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(A) (C)
(B) (D)
38.
(A)
(B)
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PAPER FOLDING & CUTTING when a transparent sheet carrying designs on
PAPER FOLDING The problems on paper folding involve the process of selecting a figure which would most nearly match the pattern that would be formed
either side of a dotted line is folded along this line. The figure has to be selected from a set of four alternatives (answer or response figures).
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In the following questions problems, a square
cut in Z. From amongst the answer figure A, B,
transparent sheet with a pattern is given. Figure
C and D, select the one, showing the unfolded
out from amongst four alternatives as to how the
position of Z.
pattern would appear when the transparent sheet is folded at the dotted line. X
Y
Z
(A)
(B)
(C)
(X) (D)
Sol.[C] In figure X, the upper triangular half of the (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
paper has been folded over the lower half. In
Sol.[B] Clearly, the lower half of the square sheet has
figure Y, the paper is refolded to a quarter
been folded over the upper half. Hence, the bent
triangle. In figure Z, a square has been punched
line in the lower half will be inverted overt the
in the folded paper. Clearly, the square will
other half so that a ‘V’ shaped figure is formed
appear in each of the triangular quarters of the paper. Thus, when the paper isis unfolded, four squares will appear symmetrically over it and it
PAPER CUTTING
will resemble figure (C).
The problems on paper cutting contain a set of three figures showing the manner in which a
EXERCISE
piece of paper has been folded. In each of the first two figures, a dotted line together with an arrow on it has been given indicating the line
Directions : (1 to 6) A square transparent sheet with a
along which the paper is to be folded and the
pattern is given in figure X. Find out from
direction of the fold respectively. In the third
amongst the alternatives as to how the pattern
figure, there are marks showing the position and
would appear when the transparent sheet is
nature of the cut made in the folded sheet. The
folded at the dotted line.
candidate has to select one of the figures from the set of four answer figures A, B, C and D,
1.
that would most nearly match the pattern when the paper is unfolded. It will be interested to see
(X)
that the designs of the cut will appear on each fold made in the paper. Ex.2
Consider the following three figures, marked X,
(A)
(B)
(C)
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(A)
(X)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Directions : (7 to 18) A sheet has been folded in the manner as shown in X, Y and Z respectively and punched. You have to choose from the alternatives how it will look when unfolded
3. (X)
7. (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
X
Y
Z
(A)
(B)
(C)
X
Y
Z
(A)
(B)
(C)
X
Y
Z
(A)
(B)
(C)
4. (D)
(X)
8. (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
5.
(D)
(X)
9.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
X
Y
Z
(D)
15.
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11. X
Y
Z (A)
(A)
(B)
(C)
X
Y
Z
(B)
(C)
(D)
(D)
12.
(A)
(B)
(C)
16. X
Y
Z
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D) (D)
13. (X)
(X)
(Y)
(Y)
(Z)
(Z)
17. X
Y
Z
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
14. X
Y
Z
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(A)
Y
Z
(B)
(C)
(D)
FIGURE PARTITION (A) 11
FIGURE PARTITION The problems on figure partition are based on
(C) 16
(D) 17
Sol.[B] The figure is labelled as shown. Clearly, there are 3 horizontal lines namely AE, LF and KG.
counting number of figure generated due to
There are 5 vertical lines : AK, BJ, Cl, DH and
partition lines.
EG. There are 6 slanting lines : LC, KE, IF, LI,
If a square is subdivided into n parts on each
AG and CF. Thus, there are 3 + 5 + 6 = 14
side, then the total number of squares formed is
straight lines in the figure.
n (n 1)(2n 1) given by 6
A B C D E M
Total number of rectangles (including squares) in
L P
n (n 1) m( m 1) a rectangular of size n × m = 6 2
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K J
Ex 1.
(B) 14
N Q O
F
S
I H G
What is the number of straight lines in the following figure ?
Ex.2
How many squares does the figure have ?
(A) 6
(B) 7
(C) 9
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INPS CLASSES FOR MCA ENTRANCE (BEST COACHING FOR MCA ENTRANCE IN NORTH INDIA) Sol.[C] The figure may be labeled as shown : The squares composed to two components each, are ABKJ, BCLK, CDEL, LEFG, KLGH, and JKHI. Thus there are 6 such squares. Only one square, KCEG is composed of four components. Two squares namely, ACGI and BDFH are composed of eight components each. Thus, there are 2 such squares. : There are 6 + 1 + 2 = 9 squares in the given figure. A B C D
(A) 6
(B) 7
(C) 8
(D) 9
Sol.[D] The figure is labelled as shown : Simplest rectangles are AEHG, EFIH, FBKJ, JKCL and GILD. i.e there are 5 such rectangles. The rectangles composed of two components each are AFIG and FBCL. Thus, there are 2
J K I
H
such rectangles. Only one rectangles, namely
L E G
AFLD is composed of 3 components and only one rectangle, namely ABCD is composed of 5
F
components. Thus, there are 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 9 Ex.3
rectangles in the figure.
How many parallelograms are there in the figure below ?
A G
(A) 14 (B) 15 (C) 16 (D) 18 Sol.(D) We can label the figure as shown. The simplest parallelograms are ABFE, BCGF, CDHG, EFJI, FGKJ, and GHKL. These are 6 in number. The parallelograms composed of two components each, are ACGE, BDHF, EGKI, FHLJ, BCKJ, ABJI, and CDLK. Thus, there are 7 such parallelograms. The parallelograms composed of three components are ADHE and EHLI i.e. 2 in number. There is only one parallelograms composed of six components, namely ADLI. Thus there are 6 + 7 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 18. parallelograms in the figure. Hence, A B C D F G H E I
Ex.4
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K
E H
D
Ex.5
F B I K
J L
C
Determine the number is pentagons in the following figure :
(A)5 Sol.
(B) 6
(C) 8
(D) 10
The figure may be labelled as follows : In this case, six pentagons have been formed by the combination of three triangles and two rhombuses –ADFHJ, CFHJL, EHJLB, GJLBD,
L
ILBDF and KBDFH. Four other pentagons are
What is the number of rectangles in the following figure ?
formed by the combination of three triangles and BLIFM.
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B
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(B) 28 triangles, 8 squares (C) 32 triangles, 10 squares (D) 32 triangles, 8 squares
C D
4. E
How many squares are there in the following figure ?
G
(A) 13 5.
(B) 14
(C) 16
(D) 15
How many squares does the figure have ?
EXERCISE 1.
Count the number of squares in the following figure ? (A) 17 6. (A) 16
2.
(B) 17
(C) 30
(C) 13
(D) 15
How many squares does the following figure have ?
(D) 35
Count the number of straight lines and triangles in the following figure ? (A) 17
(A) 10 straight lines and 34 triangles (B) 9 straight lines and 34 triangles (C) 9 straight lines and 36 triangles (D) 10 straight lines and 36 triangles 3.
(B) 12
7.
(B) 18
(C) 13
(D) 16
How many triangles are there the following figure ?
Count the number of triangles and squares in the following figure ? (A) 19 8.
(B) 21
(C) 27
(D) 48
How many rectangles are there in the given figure ?
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(B) 7
(C) 8
(D) 9 (A) 15
How many triangles does the following figure contain ?
13.
(B) 21
(C) 24
(D) 26
Count the number of triangles in the following figure.
(A) 11
(B) 10
(C) 6
(D) 12 (A) 8
10.
(B) 10
(C) 12
(D) 14
How many triangles and squares are there in the following figure ?
14.
(A) 28 triangles, 5 squares
Find the number of convex pentagons -
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 6
(B) 24 triangles, 4 squares (C) 28 triangles, 4 squares
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(D) 24 triangles, 5 squares 11.
How many triangles are there in the following figure -
How many triangles are there in the figure below ?
(A) 11 16. (A) 5 12.
(B) 6
(C) 8
(D) 10
(B) 14
(C) 16
(D) 7
How many triangles are there in the following figure ?
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21. (A) 6 17.
(B) 7
(C) 8
(D) 9 (A) 19
(B) 21
(C) 25
(D) 23
(A) 10
(B) 16
(C) 14
(D) 12
How many quadrilateral there in the following figure ? 22. (A) 11
18.
(B) 8
(C) 2
(D) 4
How many squares does the figure have ?
23. (A) 10
(B) 11
(C) 12
(D) 14
Directions : (19 to 23) How many triangles are there in
(A) 21 or more
(B) 13 to 20
(C) 6 to 9
(D) 7 to 9
the following figures ? [NTSE-Stage-II, 2007] 24.
In the following figure, the number of triangles are -
[NTSE-Stage-I Raj./2008]
19.
(A) 14 or more
(B) 12 to 13
(C) 10 to 11
(D) 7 to 9
(A) 11 or more
(B) 10
(C) 9
(D) 8 or less
(A) 8
(B) 12
(C) 15
20.
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COMPLETION & FORMATION OF FIGURES FIGURE COMPLETION In such problems. A figure following a (A)
particular sequence or pattern is given. In which
(B)
(C)
(D)
a part usually one-fourth is left blank. This
Sol.[C] Clearly, figure (C) will complete the pattern
problem figure is followed by four alternative
when placed in the blank space of figure (X) as
figures. One is required to choose the one which
shown below.
best fit into the blank space of problem figure so as to complete the original pattern.
FIGURE FORMATION
Directions : (1 to 2) Select a figure from the four alternatives, which when placed in the blank space of figure (X) would complete the pattern.
Direction : (3 to 4) In the following question, find out which of the figure (A), (B), (C) and (D) can be formed from the pieces given in figure (X).
?
Ex.1
Ex.3
(X)
(X) (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Sol.[D] Clearly, figure (D) will complete the pattern when placed in the blank space of figure (X) as shown below
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Sol.[A] On close observation, we find that only figure (A) is combined figure (X).
Ex.2
? (X)
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4. (X)
(X)
(A)
(B)
(C)
5.
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
?
Sol.[B] On close observation, we find that only figure
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(X)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(X)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(X)
(B) is combined figure of (X).
6.
?
EXERCISE Direction : (1 to 7) Select a figure from the alternatives which when placed in the blank space of (X) 7.
would complete the pattern ?
? 1. (X)
2.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
? (X)
8. (A)
(B)
(C)
3. (A)
(B)
(C)
?
(D)
?
(X)
Direction : (8 to 12) In the following questions a pattern is given with a part missing which is indicated by a question mark. Find out from the alternative figures the part which would go in place of the question mark to complete the pattern. [NTSE Stage –II, 2007]
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(D)
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?
(A) (C)
(B) (D)
(X)
(A)
10.
(B)
(C)
(D)
(B)
(C)
(D)
?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
14. (X)
11. (A)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Directions : (15 to 16) Which of the following figures (given as alternatives) would be formed by joining the four pieces / blocks of figures given below ? [NTSE Stage-II, 2007]
15.
12. ?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
16.
18. (A)
(C)
(B)
(D)
Direction (17 to 18) In the following questions two figures are given as problem figures. Which of the following alternative figures would be formed if the first figure is superimposed on the second figure ? [NTSE Stage-II, 2007]
19
There are four figures, three of which would form a complete square. Choose the three from among the alternatives. [NTSE Stage-II, 2007]
(a)
17.
(A)
(b)
(A) bcd (C) acd
(B)
(c)
(d)
(B) abc (D) abd
NON-VERBAL SERIES Dirctions : (1 to 12) Study the problem figures carefully
Type - I
and try to establish the relationship between
In this type of non-verbal test, two sets of
them from the answer figures. Pick out the
figures pose the problem. The sets are called
figure which most appropriately completes the
problem figures and answer figures. Each
series.
problem figures changes in design from the preceding one. The problem figure answer figure set contains four figures marked A, B, C,
Ex.1
Problem Figures
D. You are required to choose the correct answer figure, which would best continue the series.
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(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Sol.[D] The figure is rotated at 90º (In four directions)
Answer Figures
and the fifth figure in the series shall be same as the first figure. Ex.2
Problem Figures
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Sol.[D] Note the direction of arrow which changes alternately.
The
dots
are
also
changing
altenately. Hence, we are looking for a figure in
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which the arrow points down and the dots and positioned as prblem figure second. (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Ex.5
Problem figures
Sol.[A] The bigger balls diameter is moving at 90º and smaller balls diameter is moving at 45º, simultaneously the face of the bigger figure is changing position. Ex.3
Answer Figures
Problem figures
Sol.[C] The same figures rotates up-side-down in alternative figures.
Answer figures
Type - II In these questions the times in the diagrams either increase or decrease in number. (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Sol.[B] The four boxes are changing position in the
Ex.6
Problem figures
following way : At first, middle boxes change position (diagonally) and extreme boxes remain stationary, then extreme boxes change position and middle boxes remain stationary and so on. Ex.4
Answer figures
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(A) (B) (C) (D) Sol.[D] Here a decreasing trend is following. In the first figure there are 8 lines cutting through the sides of the sphere. Second figure has 7 lines. The third figure has 6 lines. To continue the series, fourth figure should have 5 lines.
Ex.7
Ex.9
Problem Figures
Answer Figures
Problem Figures
(A) (B) (C) (D) Sol.[C] The bottom figure changes its position with the figure in the centre of the big circle, and rest of the figure remains unchanged.
Answer Figures
(A) (B) (C) (D) Sol.[C] The small circles are decreasing consecutively and the black dots are increasing
Ex.8
Multi-Relational Series : These are mixed series in which various elements in diagrams increases or decrease in number, change/position in a set pattern.
Ex.10
Problem Figures
Problem Figures Answer Figures
Answer Figures (A) (B) (C) (D) Sol.[C] The half with triangle remains stationary and other half is superimposed on the first half without changing direction. (A) (B) (C) (D) Sol.[D] Signs of plus are adding up one by one.
Q.11
Problem Figures
Problem figure one has one plus sign, problem figure second has two signs, problem figure third has three signs, the next figure should have four signs to keep the same pattern .
Answer Figures
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(A) (B) (C) (D) Sol.[C] Note movement of dot which is clockwise and the arrow moves in and out in opposite direction alternately, the circle and square interchange
Problem Figures
Answer Figures
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(C)
(D)
(C)
(D)
(C)
(D)
Type - IV The
qualitative
characteristics
of various
2.
Problem Figures
elements in the diagrams change to complete the series. Rotation Type : The various elements in the Answer Figures
diagrams move in a specific manner. They may rotate in clockwise or anti clockwise direction. Ex.12
Problem Figures
(A)
3.
(B)
Problem Figures
Answer Figures Answer Figures (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Sol.[D] The sign of plus is rotating clockwise. the pin
(A)
changes direction alternately. 4.
(B)
Problem Figures
EXERCISE Direction : (1 to 11) Each of the following questions consists of five problem figure. These problem figures form a series. Find out the one figure
Answer Figures
from the answer figure that will continue the series. (A)
(B)
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(A)
Problem Figures 9.
(B)
(C)
(D)
S
Problem Figures T
Answer Figures
P
E
Answer Figures E (A)
(B)
(C)
(D) (A)
6.
S
Problem Figures
10.
(B)
(C)
(D)
(C)
(D)
(C)
(D)
Problem Figures
T S
=
N
Answer Figures
Answer Figures T Y (A)
7.
(B)
Y (C)
(A)
(D)
Problem Figures
11.
Answer Figures
(A)
8.
(B)
Problem Figures
(B)
Problem Figures
Answer Figures
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
Direction : (12 to 15) Each of the following questions consists of four problem figure. These problem figures form a series. Find out the one figure from the answer figures that will continue the
Answer Figures
series. 12.
Problem Figures
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called answer figures. Problem figures contains a question mark. Select a suitable figure from the answer figures which will substitute this
(A)
13.
(B)
(C)
question mark so that a series is formed.
(D)
16.
Problem Figures
Problem Figures
? Answer Figures
Answer Figures
(A)
14.
(B)
(C)
(A)
(D)
17.
Problem Figures
(B)
(C)
(D)
Problem Figures
? Answer Figures
Answer Figures
(A)
15.
(B)
(C)
(A)
(D)
18.
Problem Figures
(B)
(C)
(D)
Problem Figures
? Answer Figures
Answer Figures
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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Problem Figures 22.
Problem Figures
? Answer Figures Answer Figures
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D) (A)
20.
(B)
(C)
(D)
(C)
(D)
(C)
(D)
Problem Figures
?
23.
Problem Figures
Answer Figures Answer Figures (A)
(B)
(C)
(D) (A)
Direction : (21 to 26) In each of the following questions,
(B)
there are two sets of four figures, one set contents problem figures, another set contents
24.
Problem Figures
answer figures. There is a sequence according to which the problem figures are arranged, select one figure from the set of answer figures which Answer Figures
can be placed in sequence after the set of problem figures. [ Raj. / NTSE –Stage-I 2007] 21.
Problem Figures
(A)
25.
(B)
Problem Figures
Answer Figures
Answer Figures (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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29. (A)
26.
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Problem Figures
Answer Figures
?
30.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Direction : (27 to 31) In the following questions, some
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
figures are given in a sequence. Find out the figure from the alternatives, which will come in place of the questions marks to continue the sequence .
[NTSE –Stage-II 2007]
?
27.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
?
31.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Direction : (32 to 36) In the following questions there are two sets of the figures. One set is of problem figures and another set is of answer-figures.
?
28.
Problem figures are arranged in a sequence. One figure from the answer. Figure is to be selected
(A)
(B)
such that it can be placed after the series of problem figure.[NTSE –Stage-I 2008]
(C)
(D) 32.
Problem Figures
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(A)
36. (A)
33.
(B)
(C)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Problem Figures
(D)
Problem Figures
Answer Figures
Answer Figures
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Direction : (37 to 38) Study the pattern of figures given in each question to find out the relationship (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
among them. One figure is missing. Choose the missing figure from the alternatives.
34.
[NTSE –Stage-II 2008]
Problem Figures
?
37.
Answer Figures
(A)
(B)
(C)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(D)
?
38.
35.
Problem Figures
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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?
40.
of figures are given. Find the correct alternative to continue the series.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
[NTSE –Stage-II 2008]
?
39.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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figures are presented in two units. The first unit
(B)
(C)
(D)
contains two figures, one in each square. The
Sol.[A] Problem figure first is rotated 180º ACW or CW
second unit contains one figures in the first
to obtain problem figure second. Then the
square and a question mark (?) in the second.
shaded
You have to find out from among the figures A,
interchanged. Hence, (A) should replace the
B, C and D as to which one should replace the
question mark.
and
the
unshaded
eaves
are
questions mark after finding the relationship between the two figures in the first unit of the
Ex.2
Problem Figures
problem figures. Some examples are discussed
?
below. Answer figures Directions : (1 to 3) In the following questions there are two sets of figures. One set is problem figures and the second set is a answer figures. There is (A)
some relationship between the first and the
(B)
(C)
(D)
second figure of the problem figures set. If there
Sol.[C] Problem figure second contains the lower half
is similar relationship between the third and
of problem figure first. Hence answer figure (C)
fourth figures of the same set, select the correct
replaces the question mark.
figure from the set of answer figures for Q.3
question mark (?). Ex.1
Problem figures
Problem Figures
? ?
Answer figures
Answer figures
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(B)
(C)
(D)
Sol.[D] The lower LHS figure of portion of in problem
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
figure first becomes the upper portion in problem figure second, shifted to the other side. Similarly RHS figure of the upper portion in problem figure first becomes the lower portion
Sol.[A] The first figure of (X) rotate 180º.
problem figure second shifted to the other side with one vertical line there in. The other two
EXERCISE
halves are deleted.
Direction : (1 to 11) In the following questions there are Directions : (4 to 5) In each of the following problems, a
two sets of figures. One set is problem figures
related pair of figures is followed by five
and the second set is a answer figures. There is
numbered pairs of figures. Select the pair that
some relationship between the first and the
has a relationship similar to that in the original
second figure of the problem figures set. If there
pair.
is similar relationship between the third and fourth figures of the same set, select the correct figure from the set of answer figures for question mark (?).
Ex.4 (X)
1. (A)
(C)
Problem Figures
(B)
(D)
T C
?
T C
Answer figures
Sol.[B] From figure first to figure second : An element
C T
T C
C T
(A)
(B)
(C)
identical to the element in figure first forms the inner element in figure second. The vertically
(D)
inverted and enlarged form of the element in figure first forms the outer element in figure
2.
Problem Figures
second.
? Answer figures
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(A)
3.
(B)
(C)
(A)
(D)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Problem Figures
?
7.
Problem Figures
Answer figures
? Answer figures
(A)
4.
(B)
(C)
(D)
Problem Figures
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
? 8.
Problem Figures
Answer figures
? Answer figures (A)
5.
(B)
(C)
(D)
Problem Figures (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
? 9.
Answer figures
Problem Figures
? (A)
6.
(B)
(C)
Answer figures
(D)
Problem Figures (A)
? Answer figures
10.
(B)
(C)
(D)
Problem Figures
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(B)
(C)
(D)
Answer figures
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
14 11.
(X)
Problem Figures
?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Answer figures
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Direction : (12 to 14) In each of the following problems, a related pair of figures is followed by five
Direction : (15 to 20) In following questions there are
numbered pairs of figures. Select the pair that
two sets of figures. One set is problem figure and the second set is a answer figures. There is
has a relationship similar to that in the original
some relationship between the first and the
pair.
second figures of the problem figures set. If there is similar relationship between the third and fourth figures of the same set, select the correct figure from the set of answer figures for
12 (X)
(A)
question mark (?). (B)
15.
Problem Figures
? (C)
(D)
Answer figures
(A)
13
(B)
(C)
(D)
(X)
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?
Problem Figures
?
Answer figures Answer figures
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D) (A)
17.
(B)
(C)
(D)
Problem Figures
?
Direction : (21 to 25) In the following questions, there is a relationship between the two figures on the left of the sign (: :). The same relationship exists
Answer figures
between the figures to the right of sign (: :), of which one is missing. Find the missing one from the alternatives. (A)
18.
(B)
(C)
(D)
[NTSE Stage-II, 2007]
Problem Figures
?
?
21.
Answer figures
(A)
19.
(B)
(C)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(D)
Problem Figures
?
22.
? Answer figures
(A)
(B)
(C)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(D)
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23. (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
? Answer figures
(A)
?
24.
27.
(B)
(C)
(D)
Problem Figures
? (A)
(B) Answer figures
(C)
(D) (A)
25.
? (A) (C)
28.
(B)
(C)
(D)
Problem Figures
?
(B) Answer figures
(D)
Direction : (26 to 30) In the following questions there
(A)
are two sets of figures. One set is problem figure and the second set is a answer figures.
29.
(B)
(C)
(D)
Problem Figures
There is some relationship between the first and the second figures of the problem figures set. If
?
there is similar relationship between the third and fourth figures of the same set, select the
Answer figures
correct figure from the set of answer figures for question mark (?) 26.
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(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
?
33. 30.
Problem Figures
? Answer figures
(A)
(B)
Direction : (34 to 35) (A)
(B)
(C)
(C)
(D)
A pair of figures which are
related in some way is given below. Find out
(D)
the alternative whose figures are related in the same way as
Direction : (31 to 33) There is some relationship
[NTSE Stage-II, 2008]
between the two figures / pair of letters / numbers on the left of the sign (::). The same relationship exists between the two terms on the
34.
right of which one is missing. Find the missing
(X)
one from the given alternatives. [NTSE Stage-II, 2008]
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
?
31.
35. (A)
32.
(B)
(C)
(X)
(D)
?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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NON-VERBAL CLASSIFICATION Sol.
CLASSIFICATION
(D) Between the shaded portion and the arrow, there are two triangles in figure (A), (B), (C)
In these type of questions, four figures
and (D).
numbered (A), (B), (C) and (D) are given. These are treated both problem figures as well as the answer figures. Three out of these four
Ex.3 (A)
figures are related to each other by way of having some common characteristics and so
Sol.
(B)
(C)
(D)
(C) Figures (A) and (D) form a group. The bars
form a group. Out of these four, you have to
are interchanged here. Similarly, figures (B) and
identify one figure which does not belong to
(D) Hence (C) is the odd one out.
group.
EXERCISE Ex.1
Direction : (1 to 13) Out of the four figures (A), (A)
Sol.
(B)
(C)
(B), (C) and (D), given in each problem, three
(D)
(C) Both the arrow heads are in the same
are similar in a certain way. However one figure
direction in figure (C). In all other figures. they
is not like the other three. Choose the figure
are in the opposite direction. Hence (C) is the
which is different from the rest.
answer. 1. Ex.2 (A)
(B)
(C)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(D)
2.
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(B)
(C)
(D)
4.
Direction : (14 to 21) In each of the following questions four figures are given one of these figures does not correlate with the rest of the figures. Find the different figure. 14.
(A)
(B)
(C)
xx
xx
(D)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)
5.
15. (A)
(B)
(C)
x
(D)
6,
16. (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
7.
8.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
S =
=
= S
= S
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
S
17. (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
18. (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
I
O
K
E
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
9. 19. (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
S
S
S
S
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
10.
20.
11. (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
21.
12. (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
13.
Direction : (22 to 26) In the following questions, four figures are given. Three of them are alike in a certain way and one is different. Find the odd one from the alternatives. [NTSE Stage-II, 2007]
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(A)
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(B) 27.
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
28. O
23.
(A)
(B) 29.
(C)
(D) O
30. 24.
(A)
(B) 31.
(C)
25.
(D)
+
(A)
Direction : 32 to 35) In each of the following questions, (B) +
(C)
–
+
(D)
×
there are figures of which three are similar in a +
certain way, and one is different. Find the one
×
that is different from the rest. 32.
26.
(B)
(C)
(D)
(B)
(A)
(C)
(A)
(D)
Direction : (27 to 31) In each question four figures are given.. One of them does not correlate with the rest. Find the different figure.
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(A)
(D)
(C)
(B)
(D)
(C)
34. (A)
(B)
(D)
(C)
35. (A)
(B)
MISCELLANEOUS figures
NUMBER PYRAMID
like
formation
of parallel
lines,
perpendicular lines, triangles, squares, etc. by Brief review of concepts : The questions are
taking numbers in order.
based on the pyramid of numbers from 1 to 100, as given below
49 50 51 81 80 79 82 83 84 85
26 48 52 78 86
25 27 47 53 77 87
10 24 28 46 54 76 88
9 11 23 29 45 55 75 89
Ex 1. 2 8 12 22 30 44 56 74 90
1 3 7 13 21 31 43 57 73 91
4 6 14 20 32 42 58 72 92
Fill the blanks from the choices given below 129 : 145 : : 3811 ?
5 15 19 33 41 59 71 93
16 18 34 40 60 70 94
17 35 39 61 69 95
36 38 62 68 96
37 63 64 67 66 65 97 98 99 100
Many types of questions are possible based on
(A) 3713
(B) 328
(C) 3615
(D) 3614
Sol.[D] There are two groups of numbers. The numbers on the right hand side must have the same relation as the numbers on the left hand side 129 and 145, in the above pyramid, form a pattern.
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Hence the number in the blank on the right hand side must form same pattern with 3811. Therefore, the answer is 3615 which forms the pattern.
Fill the blank from the choices given below 2812 : 765 : : 91123 : ? (A) 121110 (B) 121314 (C) 122132 (D) 303132 Sol.[B] The two numbers on the left hand side form perpendicular lines in the pyramid. Therefore, the numbers on the right hand side must be of
507986 : 772112 : : 537689 : ? (A) 745742 (B) 735841 (C) 716039 (D) 755643 Sol.[A] Hence two numbers on the left-hand side form perpendicular lines. Therefore, the numbers on the right-hand side must form the same point, taking numbers in order. Hence the answer is 745742.
Ex.2
Ex.5
Fill the blank from the choices given below, 322120 : 321920 : : 324342 : ? (A) 324142
(B) 324132
(C) 323143
(D) 323319
Sol.[A] The numbers on the left-hand side form a
the same pattern. The answer to the above question should be 121314 to satisfy the same relation.
triangle. Therefore, the numbers on the righthand side must form a triangle with common point 32. Hence, the answer is 324142.
ALPHABET PYRAMID Brief review of concepts : The questions are Ex.3
Fill the blank from the choices given below . 234 : 4614 : : 2812 : ? (A) 3713 (B) 34614 (C) 121314 (D) 131415 Sol.[C] The numbers on the left-hand side form two sides of a square. The numbers have been chosen in continuity. 2812 and 121314 are in continuity and form the other two sides of the
based on the pyramid of Alphabet from a to z, as given below.
q
same square.
b e f j k l r s t
a c g m u z
d h i n o p v w x y
Many types of questions are possible based o the above pattern. For instance, geometrical figures
like
formation
of parallel
lines,
perpendicular lines, triangles, squares. etc. by taking Alphabet in order. Ex.4
Fill the blank from the choice given below :
Ex.6
cgm : mno : : ? : tuv
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(B) dhn
(C) rst
(D) flt
Sol.[D] The alphabet on the left hand side form perpendicular lines in the pyramid. Therefore, the alphabet on the right hand side must be of the same pattern. The answer to the above
DOT SITUATION
question should be fit to satisfy the same
The problems on dot situation involve the
relation
search of similar conditions in the alternative figures as indicated in the problem figure. The problem figure contains dots placed in the spaces enclosed between the combinations of square, triangle, rectangle and circle. Selecting
Ex.7
gmu : lmn : : iow : ?
one of these dots we observe the region in
(A) hnv
(B) mno
which this dot in enclosed i.e. to which of the
(C) nop
(D) gmu
four figures (circle, square, rectangle and
Sol.[C] The alphabet on the left hand side form
triangle) is this region common. then we look
perpendicular lines in the pyramid. Therefore,
for such a region in the four alternatives. Once
the alphabet on the right hand side must be of
we have found it. We repeat the procedure for
the same pattern. The answer to the above
other dots, if any. The alternative figure which
question should be not to satisfy the same
contains all such regions is the answer.
relation.
Direction : (9 to 11) In each of the following questions there is a diagram marked (X), with one or more dost placed in it. The diagram is followed by four other figures, marked (A), (B), (C) and (D) only one of which is such as to make possible
Ex.8
xwv : vnh : : rst : ?
the placement of the alternative in each case.
(A) hmn
(B) tlf
(C) ekj
(D) ikr
Sol.[B] The alphabet on the left hand side form perpendicular lines in the pyramid. Therefore,
Ex.9
the alphabet on the right hand side must be of
(X)
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(D)
(C)
Sol.[C] In figure (X), the dot lies in the region common
Sol.[C] Figure (X), contains one dot in the square only,
to the circle and the triangle only. Such a region
another dot in the region common to the square
is present in figure (C) only.
and the triangle only and the third dot in the region common to the circle and the triangle. Figure (A) does contain a region which lies in
Ex.10
the square alone. Figures (B) and (D) do not contain any region common to the circle and the triangle. Only figure (C) contains all the three
(X)
types of regions.
(B)
(A)
EMBEDDED FIGURE A figure (X) is said to be embedded in a figure Y, if figure Y contains figure (X) as its part.
(D)
(C)
thus problem on embedded figures contain a figure (X) followed by four complex figures in
Sol.[A] In figure (X), one of the dots is placed in the
such a way that figure (X) is embedded in one
region common to the circle and the triangle and
of these. The figure containing the figure (X) is
the other dot is placed in the region common to the triangle and the square. From amongst the
your answer. Direction : (12 to 13) In each of the following questions,
figures (A), (B), (C) and (D), only figure (A)
choose the alternative figure in which the
has both the regions, one common to circle and
question figure (X) is embedded.
triangle and the other common to triangle and square. Ex.12 Ex.11
(x)
(x) (A)
(B)
(B)
(A)
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Sol.[B] On close observation, we find that figure (X) is
49 50 51 81 80 79 82 83 84 85
embedded in figure (B) as shown below :
1.
2.
Ex.13 (X)
3. (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
26 48 52 78 86
25 27 47 53 77 87
10 24 28 46 54 76 88
9 11 23 29 45 55 75 89
2 8 12 22 30 44 56 74 90
1 3 7 13 21 31 43 57 73 91
4 6 14 20 32 42 58 72 92
5 15 19 33 41 59 71 93
16 18 34 40 60 70 94
17 35 39 61 69 95
36 38 62 68 96
37 63 64 67 66 65 97 98 99 100
151933 : 425774 : : 132131 : ? (A) 435675
(B) 445576
(C) 455477
(D) 304554
432946 : 443241 : : ? : 706267 (A) 725675
(B) 695972
(C) 705873
(D) 696366
171210 : 31311 : : 19415856 : ? (A) 335957
(B) 333342
(C) 333460
(D) 325961
Sol.[B] On close observation, we find that figure (X) is embedded in figure (B) as shown below.
4.
5.
EXERCISE
494852 : 818084 : : 101123 : ? (A) 121321
(B) 494852
(C) 252428
(D) 262747
192021 : 213241 : : 414243 : ? (A) 433023
(B) 435871
(C) 414039
(D) 435773
Direction : (1 to 10) Following questions are based on a pyramid of numbers from 1 to 100 arranged as
6.
295557 : 234547 : : 335961 : ?
shown below. In each question there are two
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groups of numbers on the left of the sign :: which are related in some way. The same
(A) 417173
(B) 194143
(C) 194139
(D) 334142
relationship exists between the third group and the one missing term indicated by a blank space
7.
294653 : 537689 : : 294457 : ?
with a question marks (?). With the help of the
[NTSE Stage – I/Raj./2008]
given pyramid, find the missing group in each
(A) 594035
(B) 584134
question amongst the four alternatives given
(C) 577489
(D) 574233
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9.
102232 : 233141 : : 252943 : ? [NTSE Stage – I/Raj./2008] (A) 284752 (B) 284556 (C) 386366 (D) 284458
10.
232945 : 303132 : : 324258 : ? (A) 414039 (B) 434445 (C) 333435 (D) 575655
Direction : (16 to 21) In the following question a dot is placed in the figure marked as (X), this figure is followed by four alternatives marked as (A), (B), (C) and (D). One out of these four options contains the common region to circle, square, triangle and rectangle similar to that of marked by dot in figure (X). Select that option.
16. (X)
Direction : (11 to 15) Study the arrangement of letters in the form of a pyramid and answer the questions that follow. a b c d
q
j r
e k s
f g h i l m n o p t u v w x
(C)
(D)
17.
11.
elu : adi : : ? : abe (A) fmv (C) hmt
[NTSE Stage-II, 2007] (B) dgl (D) inu
12.
fit: klm : : iow : ? (A) hnv (C) nop
[NTSE Stage-II, 2007] (B) mno (D) gmu
13.
efg : gmu : : eks : ? (A) hmn (C) ekj yxp : qrj : : ekl : ? (A) hmn (C) ekj
(B)
y
z
14.
(A)
(X)
(B) stu (D) ikr [NTSE Stage-II, 2007] (B) ion (D) ikr
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
18. (X)
15.
cfk : ktz : : ? : ovz (A) dip (C) gmu
(B) cho (D) hnv
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(B)
(C)
(D)
(C)
(D)
21. (X)
19.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(X)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Direction : (22 to 30) In each of the following questions, choose the alternative figure in which question figure (X) is embedded.
22.
20.
(X)
(X)
(A)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(B)
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(B)
(C)
(D)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
24. (X)
(A)
25. 28.
(X)
[NTSE Stage –II, 2008] (X)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D) (A)
26.
[NTSE Stage –II, 2008]
29.
27.
(C)
(D)
[NTSE Stage –II, 2008]
(X)
(A)
(B)
(X)
(B)
(C)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(D)
[NTSE Stage –II, 2008] (X)
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(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
ANSWER KEY
MIRROR & WATER IMAGES Ques.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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15
Ans.
C
C
D
C
C
B
A
D
A
B
D
C
B
D
C
Ques.
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28
29
30
B
B
B
Ans.
A
B
D
A
C
C
A
D
D
C
D
B
Ques.
31 D
32 D
33 A
34 C
35 A
36 A
37 B
38 B
39 D
40 B
41 A
42 C
Ans.
PAPER FOLDING & CUTTING Ques.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
B
D
D
A
A
A
B
B
D
D
D
A
Ans.
A
A
B
Ques.
16
17
18
Ans.
C
D
D
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Ans.
C
C
C
D
A
B
C
D
D
A
D
C
C
D
B
Ques.
16 C
17 A
18 B
19 A
20 A
21 C
22 B
23 B
24 D
Ans.
COMPLETION & FORMATION OF FIGURE Ques.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Ans.
B
D
D
A
C
A
A
D
D
C
C
C
C
B
A
Ques.
16
17
18
19
Ans.
D
B
A
B
11
12
13
14
15
NON-VERBAL SERIES Ques.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Ans.
D
D
D
D
D
D
A
D
D
D
D
D
B
D
C
Ques.
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Ans.
D
C
B
B
A
A
C
C
B
D
C
D
A
D
D
Ques.
31 B
32 B
33 D
34 A
35 D
36 D
37 C
38 B
39 C
40 B
Ans.
NON-VERBAL ANALOGY Ques.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Ans.
C
B
D
D
D
B
B
C
C
A
A
A
C
D
B
Ques.
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
C
D
C
B
A
A
D
A
A
B
Ans.
C
D
B
B
B
Ques.
31 D
32 B
33 A
34 A
35 C
Ans.
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NON-VERBAL CLASSIFICATION Ques.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Ans.
B
D
B
D
D
B
D
B
D
C
A
D
D
C
A
Ques.
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Ans.
B
D
C
C
C
D
C
B
B
B
C
D
D
C
A
Ques.
31 B
32 D
33 D
34 D
35 C
Ans.
MISCELLANEOUS Ques.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Ans.
B
B
A
D
B
A
C
C
D
A
D
C
B
B
B
Ques.
16 D
17 D
18 A
19 A
20 A
21 B
22 D
23 C
24 D
25 A
26 B
27 C
28 C
29 B
30 D
Ans.
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