SSB OIR Test Set 04
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Q. Find the next number in the series: 7, 11, 19, 35, 67, ?
A. 99
B. 115
C. 131
D. 135
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: The differences are 4, 8, 16 and 32. Each difference is doubled. The next difference is 64, so 67 + 64 = 131.
Q. Choose the odd one out.
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Earth
D. Moon
Correct: Option (D)
Explanation: Mercury, Venus and Earth are planets, whereas the Moon is a natural satellite.
Q. Complete the analogy: Army : Soldier :: Navy : ?
A. Pilot
B. Sailor
C. Engineer
D. Captain
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: A soldier serves in the Army, while a sailor serves in the Navy.
Q. If each letter of BRAVE is moved two positions forward in the alphabet, how is it coded?
A. DTCXG
B. DTCDG
C. DTCEG
D. DSCWF
Correct: Option (A)
Explanation: B→D, R→T, A→C, V→X and E→G. Therefore, BRAVE becomes DTCXG. The listed options do not contain DTCXG.
Q. A man walks 8 km east, then 6 km north. What is the shortest distance between his final position and his starting point?
A. 10 km
B. 12 km
C. 14 km
D. 16 km
Correct: Option (A)
Explanation: The movements form a right triangle. Distance = √(8² + 6²) = √100 = 10 km.
Q. Find the missing number: 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, ?
A. 95
B. 111
C. 127
D. 129
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: Each term is multiplied by 2 and then 1 is added. Therefore, 63 × 2 + 1 = 127.
Q. Pointing to a woman, Arun said, 'She is the sister of my father's only son.' How is the woman related to Arun?
A. Mother
B. Sister
C. Aunt
D. Cousin
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: Arun's father's only son is Arun himself. Therefore, the woman is Arun's sister.
Q. Which word is opposite in meaning to 'Transparent'?
A. Clear
B. Visible
C. Opaque
D. Bright
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: Transparent objects allow light to pass through, whereas opaque objects do not.
Q. Find the next letter in the series: D, H, M, S, ?
A. X
B. Y
C. Z
D. A
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: The positions increase by 4, 5 and 6. The next increase is 7: S(19) + 7 = Z(26).
Q. If 8 machines produce 480 units in one day, how many units will 12 machines produce in one day at the same rate?
A. 640
B. 680
C. 720
D. 760
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: One machine produces 480 ÷ 8 = 60 units. Therefore, 12 machines produce 12 × 60 = 720 units.
Q. A is older than B. C is younger than B. D is older than A. Who is the youngest?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: The age order from oldest to youngest is D, A, B, C. Therefore, C is the youngest.
Q. Complete the series: 14, 21, 35, 56, 84, ?
A. 105
B. 112
C. 119
D. 126
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: The differences are 7, 14, 21 and 28. The next difference is 35, so 84 + 35 = 119. The listed correct option should therefore be 119.
Q. If MONDAY is written as YADNOM, how will FRIDAY be written in the same way?
A. YADIRF
B. YADIRF
C. YADIRF
D. YADIRF
Correct: Option (A)
Explanation: The letters are written in reverse order. FRIDAY becomes YADIRF.
Q. A clock shows 9:00. What is the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand?
A. 45°
B. 90°
C. 180°
D. 270°
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: At 9:00, the hour hand is at 9 and the minute hand is at 12, forming a 90° angle.
Q. Find the odd one out.
A. 121
B. 144
C. 169
D. 180
Correct: Option (D)
Explanation: 121, 144 and 169 are perfect squares: 11², 12² and 13². 180 is not a perfect square.
Q. Complete the analogy: 12 : 144 :: 15 : ?
A. 200
B. 215
C. 225
D. 250
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: 12² = 144. Therefore, 15² = 225.
Q. A person faces west. He turns 90° anticlockwise and then 90° clockwise. Which direction is he facing now?
A. North
B. South
C. East
D. West
Correct: Option (D)
Explanation: From west, a 90° anticlockwise turn gives south. A 90° clockwise turn from south returns him to west.
Q. Find the next number: 2, 5, 11, 23, 47, ?
A. 91
B. 94
C. 95
D. 97
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: Each term is multiplied by 2 and then 1 is added. Therefore, 47 × 2 + 1 = 95.
Q. Which one is different from the others?
A. January
B. March
C. August
D. November
Correct: Option (D)
Explanation: January, March and August have 31 days, while November has 30 days.
Q. In a row, Neha is 11th from the left and 16th from the right. How many people are in the row?
A. 25
B. 26
C. 27
D. 28
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: Total people = 11 + 16 − 1 = 26.
Q. Find the missing number: 6, 18, 54, 162, ?
A. 324
B. 486
C. 648
D. 729
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: Each term is multiplied by 3. Therefore, 162 × 3 = 486.
Q. Which word is closest in meaning to 'Obtain'?
A. Lose
B. Acquire
C. Reject
D. Destroy
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: Obtain means to get or acquire something.
Q. A is the mother of B. C is the brother of A. How is C related to B?
A. Father
B. Brother
C. Maternal uncle
D. Grandfather
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: C is the brother of B's mother, so C is B's maternal uncle.
Q. Find the next number: 81, 73, 66, 60, 55, ?
A. 50
B. 51
C. 52
D. 53
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: The differences are −8, −7, −6 and −5. The next difference is −4, so 55 − 4 = 51.
Q. A train travels 315 km in 5 hours. What is its average speed?
A. 55 km/h
B. 60 km/h
C. 63 km/h
D. 65 km/h
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: Average speed = 315 ÷ 5 = 63 km/h.
Q. Complete the letter series: B, F, K, Q, ?
A. V
B. W
C. X
D. Y
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: The positions increase by 4, 5 and 6. The next increase is 7: Q(17) + 7 = X(24).
Q. If 30% of a number is 72, what is the number?
A. 180
B. 220
C. 240
D. 260
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: 30% of the number is 72. Therefore, the number = 72 ÷ 0.30 = 240.
Q. Choose the odd one out.
A. Copper
B. Iron
C. Brass
D. Rubber
Correct: Option (D)
Explanation: Copper, iron and brass are metals or metal alloys, whereas rubber is not a metal.
Q. A man walks 4 km south, then 4 km east, then 4 km north. How far is he from his starting point?
A. 0 km
B. 4 km
C. 8 km
D. 12 km
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: The 4 km south and 4 km north movements cancel each other. He remains 4 km east of the starting point.
Q. Find the next number: 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, ?
A. 47
B. 55
C. 63
D. 65
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: Each term is multiplied by 2 and then 1 is added. Therefore, 31 × 2 + 1 = 63.
Q. Choose the pair with the same relationship: Pen : Write :: Knife : ?
A. Cut
B. Draw
C. Read
D. Throw
Correct: Option (A)
Explanation: A pen is used to write, while a knife is used to cut.
Q. If all pilots are trained professionals and Raj is a pilot, which statement must be true?
A. Raj is a trained professional
B. Raj is an engineer
C. All trained professionals are pilots
D. Raj is a doctor
Correct: Option (A)
Explanation: Raj is a pilot, and all pilots are trained professionals. Therefore, Raj is a trained professional.
Q. Find the odd one out.
A. 64
B. 81
C. 100
D. 121
Correct: Option (A)
Explanation: 81, 100 and 121 are squares of consecutive integers 9, 10 and 11. 64 is 8² and does not follow that consecutive sequence.
Q. A father is 4 times as old as his son. If the son is 9 years old, what is the father's age?
A. 27 years
B. 32 years
C. 36 years
D. 45 years
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: Father's age = 4 × 9 = 36 years.
Q. Find the next number: 10, 13, 19, 28, 40, ?
A. 52
B. 55
C. 57
D. 60
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: The differences are 3, 6, 9 and 12. The next difference is 15, so 40 + 15 = 55.
Q. If EAST is coded by shifting every letter one position backward, how is EAST coded?
A. DZRS
B. DBRS
C. DZRT
D. EZRS
Correct: Option (A)
Explanation: E→D, A→Z, S→R and T→S. Therefore, EAST becomes DZRS.
Q. A person is facing north. He turns 270° clockwise. Which direction is he facing?
A. East
B. South
C. West
D. North
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: A 270° clockwise turn is equivalent to a 90° anticlockwise turn. From north, that gives west.
Q. Which word is opposite in meaning to 'Permanent'?
A. Stable
B. Fixed
C. Temporary
D. Constant
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: Permanent means lasting indefinitely, while temporary means lasting only for a limited period.
Q. A shopkeeper buys an article for ₹800 and sells it for ₹920. What is the profit percentage?
A. 10%
B. 12%
C. 15%
D. 20%
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: Profit = ₹920 − ₹800 = ₹120. Profit percentage = (120 ÷ 800) × 100 = 15%.
Q. Find the missing number: 4, 12, 36, 108, ?
A. 216
B. 288
C. 324
D. 432
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: Each term is multiplied by 3. Therefore, 108 × 3 = 324.
Q. In a class of 45 students, Priya ranks 17th from the top. What is her rank from the bottom?
A. 27th
B. 28th
C. 29th
D. 30th
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: Rank from bottom = 45 − 17 + 1 = 29. Therefore, the correct answer is 29th.
Q. A person walks 7 km west and then 24 km north. What is the shortest distance from his starting point?
A. 25 km
B. 26 km
C. 30 km
D. 31 km
Correct: Option (A)
Explanation: Using the Pythagorean theorem, distance = √(7² + 24²) = √625 = 25 km.
Q. Find the next letter: E, J, O, T, ?
A. W
B. X
C. Y
D. Z
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: Each letter is five positions ahead: E, J, O, T, Y. Therefore, the correct answer should be Y.
Q. If 15 notebooks cost ₹450, what is the cost of 8 notebooks?
A. ₹220
B. ₹240
C. ₹260
D. ₹280
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: One notebook costs ₹450 ÷ 15 = ₹30. Therefore, 8 notebooks cost 8 × ₹30 = ₹240.
Q. Which one is different from the others?
A. Square
B. Rectangle
C. Parallelogram
D. Circle
Correct: Option (D)
Explanation: Square, rectangle and parallelogram are quadrilaterals with four straight sides. A circle has no straight sides.
Q. A is the father of B. C is the daughter of A. How is C related to B?
A. Mother
B. Sister
C. Aunt
D. Cousin
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: A is the father of both B and C. Since C is female, C is B's sister.
Q. Find the next number: 13, 26, 52, 104, ?
A. 156
B. 208
C. 216
D. 260
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: Each number is multiplied by 2. Therefore, 104 × 2 = 208.
Q. A man faces east. He turns 180° and then turns 90° anticlockwise. Which direction is he facing?
A. North
B. South
C. East
D. West
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: Facing east, a 180° turn gives west. A 90° anticlockwise turn from west gives south.
Q. Find the missing number: 8, 15, 29, 57, 113, ?
A. 224
B. 225
C. 226
D. 227
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: Each term is multiplied by 2 and then 1 is subtracted: 8×2−1=15, 15×2−1=29. Therefore, 113×2−1=225. The correct answer is 225.
Q. Which word is closest in meaning to 'Diligent'?
A. Lazy
B. Careless
C. Hardworking
D. Irregular
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: Diligent means showing careful and persistent effort; therefore, hardworking is the closest meaning.