Question 1

(12, 20, 28)

Accepted Answer

In (12, 20, 28), every next number is obtained by adding 8 with the previous number and similarly, in (18, 30, 42). every next number is obtained by adding 12 with the previous number.

Question 2

(2, 14, 16)

Accepted Answer

In each set 2nd number = 1st number x 7 and 3rd number = 1st number x 8 Let us see As, 14 = 2 x 7 and 16 = 2 x 8 Similarly, 21 = 3 x 7 and 24 = 3 x 8

Question 3

841 : 29 : : 289 :?

Accepted Answer

As, 841= (29) 2 Similarly, 289 = (17)2

Question 4

Tanning : Leather : : Pyrotechnics :?

Accepted Answer

As for finishing the 'Leather', 'Tanning' method is used, in the same way for 'Fireworks' pyrotechnics is used

Question 5

F : 216 : : L :?

Accepted Answer

As, F = 6 ⇒ 63=216 Similarly, L = 12 &rArr: (12) 3=1728 Therefore = 1728

Question 6

584 : 488 : : 294 :?

Accepted Answer

As, sum of digits of 584 = 5 + 8 + 4 = 17 and sum of digits of 488 = 4 + 8 + 8 = 20 Similarly, sum of digits of 294 = 2 + 9 + 4 =15 ∴ Sum of digits of 378 = 3 + 7 + 8 = 18 Here, difference of both are (20 - 17 ) = ( 18 - 15 ) = 3 Therefore ? = 378 is an answer.

Question 7

EDUCATION : NOITACUDE :: INTELLIGENCE :?

Accepted Answer

As NOITACUDE is made by reversing the order of the letters of the word EDUCATION , similarly reverse order of the letters of the word INTELLIGENCE IS ECNEGILLETNI.

Question 8

BUCKET : ACTVBDJLDFSU : BONUS :?

Accepted Answer

Each letter in the word is replaced by the letter proceeding and follwing it in the alphabetical series.

Question 9

Australia : Continent : :?

Accepted Answer

As, Australia' is a 'Continent' similarly, 'Vikrant' is a 'Ship'.

Question 10

CRITICISE : FULMINATE

Accepted Answer

The given pair contains synonymous words but the second word has a higher degree.

Question 11

POETRY : BALLAD

Accepted Answer

'Ballad' is a type of poem, in the same way as 'Snake' is a type of 'Reptile'.

Question 12

5 : 35

Accepted Answer

As , 5 X 7 = 35 i. e., 5 multiplied with next prime number i.e ., 7. Similarly, 7 X 11 = 77 i. e , 7 multiplied with next prime number i, e .,11.

Question 13

Impecunious : Mendicant

Accepted Answer

Relation - Condition : Characteristic behavior. 'impecunious means 'Poor' and 'Mendicant' means 'Begging'. Petulant means 'Bad tempered' who is a complainer.

Question 14

Error : Infallible

Accepted Answer

Relation - Noun : opposite adjective. 'Infallible' means never committing 'Error' 'Impeccable' means flawless'

Question 15

Tears : Lachrymose

Accepted Answer

Relation - Factor : Something that causes it, 'Lachrymose means causing 'Tears' while so many 'Words' makes a written matter 'verbose'.

Question 16

Authenticity : Apocryphal

Accepted Answer

Relation - Noun : opposite adjective. Apocryphal means false, Nefarious means wicked.

Question 17

Servility : Grovel

Accepted Answer

Relation - Noun : verb. Grovel means to be servile, fume means to show anger.

Question 18

41537 is related to 4 in the same way as 421 is related to

Accepted Answer

As, 41537 ⇒ 4 + 1 + 5 + 3 + 7 = 20 ⇒ 2 + 0 = 2⇒ (2)2 = 4 Similarly, 421⇒ 4 + 2 + 1 = 7 ⇒ (7) 2 = 49

Question 19

A : Transaction : : Language : B

Accepted Answer

First is required for the second.

Question 20

A : Inert : : Active : B

Accepted Answer

The words in each pair are synonyms.

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