Q: Arrange the given “Ya…” words in dictionary order (A→Z). Words: (1) yashmak, (2) yacht, (3) yawl, (4) yawn.

Introduction / Context: All items begin with “ya…”, so ordering depends on subsequent letters. We must compare each pair left-to-right and place the word with the earlier differing letter first. Length does not trump an earlier character difference. Given Data / Assumptions: Words: yacht, yashmak, yawl, yawn. Case-insensitive alphabetical order. Concept / Approach: After “ya…”, the next key letters are “c” (yacht), “s” (yashmak), “w” (yawl/yawn). Since c < s < w, “yacht” must be first, “yashmak” next, then the “yaw…” pair ordered among themselves. Step-by-Step Solution: Place (2) yacht first (…yac… beats …yas… and …yaw…).Then (1) yashmak (…yas…).Between “yawl” and “yawn”, compare letters after “yaw”: “l” vs “n”. Since l < n, (3) yawl precedes (4) yawn. Verification / Alternative check: Final order: 2 < 1 < 3 < 4. Any arrangement breaking the “c < s < w” grouping is incorrect. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They invert “yawl”/“yawn”, or place a “yaw…” item before “yashmak” or “yacht”, violating letter priority. Common Pitfalls: Sorting by length (e.g., shorter word first) instead of the first differing character. Final Answer: 2, 1, 3, 4.

Q: Choose a meaningful process order from sowing to flowering. Items: 1. Plant, 2. Flower, 3. Sowing, 4. Seedling. Select the correct real-world progression.

Introduction / Context: This is a process-ordering question. In agriculture/horticulture, a realistic sequence begins with the act of sowing, produces a seedling, grows into a mature plant, and culminates in flowering (and ultimately fruiting and seed set, not listed here). Given Data / Assumptions: Stages: Sowing → Seedling → Plant → Flower. We assume normal growth without transplant shocks or special greenhouse steps. Concept / Approach: Respect causality: actions precede outcomes. “Sowing” is the initiating action, “Seedling” is the first observable growth stage, “Plant” is the vegetative mature stage, and “Flower” is a later reproductive stage. Step-by-Step Solution: Begin with 3 (Sowing) → 4 (Seedling) as the immediate result.Then 1 (Plant) as it matures.Finally 2 (Flower) when the plant reaches reproductive phase. Verification / Alternative check: Any order placing Flower before Plant, or Plant before Seedling, contradicts the growth timeline. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They mix outcomes with prerequisites (e.g., putting Plant before Seedling) or insert Flower prematurely. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “Plant” as a generic word that could stand for any stage. Here, it denotes the vegetative, pre-flowering phase. Final Answer: 3, 4, 1, 2.

Q: Arrange the hydrological/seasonal terms into a meaningful natural cycle. Items: a. Ocean, b. Rain, c. Clouds, d. River, e. Monsoon.

Introduction / Context: This sequence models a simplified monsoon-driven water cycle. Seasonal winds (monsoon) promote moisture advection and cloud formation that produce rainfall over land; water collects into rivers and ultimately returns to the ocean. Given Data / Assumptions: Elements: Monsoon (wind regime), Clouds (condensed moisture), Rain (precipitation), River (runoff channel), Ocean (ultimate reservoir). We assume monsoon onset initiates the chain for this problem’s logic. Concept / Approach: A coherent chain is: Monsoon → Clouds → Rain → River → Ocean. Although evaporation from the ocean precedes clouds physically, the item uses “Monsoon” as the practical trigger, then follows the visible hydrological path back to the ocean. Step-by-Step Solution: (e) Monsoon drives moist air.(c) Clouds form by condensation.(b) Rain falls over land.(d) Rivers convey runoff.(a) Ocean receives the discharge. Verification / Alternative check: Check adjacency: clouds must precede rain; rivers flow after rain; the ocean is a terminal sink in this simplified loop. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They either place rain before clouds or sandwich monsoon late in the sequence, which breaks causality in this framing. Common Pitfalls: Confusing the larger perpetual water cycle (evaporation → condensation) with this monsoon-anchored logical chain. Here, “Monsoon” is the entry point. Final Answer: e, c, b, d, a.

Q: Arrange the electricity-generation pipeline from source to usage. Items: a. Electricity, b. Dam, c. Lights, d. River, e. Power House.

Introduction / Context: Hydropower converts the potential energy of stored/channeled river water into electricity via turbines and generators in a power house. That electricity then powers end-use devices such as lights. The logical order must move from source to infrastructure to output to consumption. Given Data / Assumptions: Source: River. Storage/Head: Dam. Conversion facility: Power House (turbine + generator). Output: Electricity. Load: Lights. Concept / Approach: A minimal causal chain is River → Dam → Power House → Electricity → Lights. Any order that powers lights before electricity is produced (or builds a dam before there is a river) is invalid. Step-by-Step Solution: (d) River provides flow and potential energy.(b) Dam creates head/control for generation.(e) Power House converts hydraulic energy to electrical energy.(a) Electricity is the deliverable.(c) Lights consume that electricity. Verification / Alternative check: Track energy transformation: hydraulic → mechanical → electrical → lighting (radiant output). The chosen option preserves this order. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They place consumption before generation (lights before electricity) or misplace the power house after usage. Common Pitfalls: Treating “Dam” and “Power House” as interchangeable—only the house contains generation equipment. Final Answer: d, b, e, a, c.

Q: Choose the meaningful life-progression order. Items: a. Income, b. Fame, c. Education, d. Employment. Select the order that reflects a common causal progression.

Introduction / Context: These terms describe a typical socio-economic progression. While exceptions exist, the widely assumed path is that education enables employment, employment yields income, and sustained achievement or public impact may bring fame. Given Data / Assumptions: Education equips skills and credentials. Employment uses those skills in the labor market. Income is a result of employment. Fame may follow notable success, not generally the cause of the earlier steps. Concept / Approach: Choose a chain where each element plausibly enables the next. Avoid putting outcomes before prerequisites (e.g., income before employment, or fame before measurable output). Step-by-Step Solution: (c) Education → builds capability.(d) Employment → applies capability.(a) Income → remuneration for employment.(b) Fame → possible consequence of significant achievements. Verification / Alternative check: Check causality: removing education typically reduces employability; removing employment removes the main stable source of income; fame does not generally precede these in ordinary cases. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They invert prerequisites and outcomes (e.g., placing income or fame before education/employment). Common Pitfalls: Equating fame with success in all fields. Many careers never involve fame, but do involve income derived from employment supported by education. Final Answer: c, d, a, b.

Q: Arrange the social/administrative units from the smallest entity to the largest. Items: A. Family, B. Community, C. Member, D. Locality, E. Country.

Introduction / Context: These terms represent nested social or geographic units. A sensible sequence should begin with the individual and proceed through increasingly larger groupings/areas up to the nation. Given Data / Assumptions: Smallest unit: Member (individual). Immediate grouping: Family. Area grouping: Locality (neighborhood/ward). Broader social grouping: Community (collection of families within/around localities; social grouping larger than a single locality). Largest listed unit: Country. Concept / Approach: We choose the containment path that increases scale monotonically. While “community” can be defined sociologically or geographically, in standard reasoning items it is treated as broader than a single locality (encompassing multiple neighborhoods or social groups across localities). Step-by-Step Solution: Start with (C) Member → the basic individual unit.Then (A) Family → a household grouping of members.Next (D) Locality → the immediate neighborhood where families reside.Then (B) Community → a larger social grouping spanning local areas.Finally (E) Country → the national scale. Verification / Alternative check: Check inclusions: families are made of members; localities contain many families; communities can span multiple localities; all exist within a country. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They place community before locality or country before community, breaking the small→large scaling. Common Pitfalls: Interpreting “community” as smaller than a locality. For these standardized questions, community is taken as broader. Final Answer: C, A, D, B, E.

Q: Arrange these Indian Army commissioned ranks in ascending order of seniority (lowest to highest): (a) Major (b) Captain (c) Colonel (d) Brigadier (e) Lieutenant General. Select the correct sequence based on standard rank structure.

Introduction / Context: This item assesses knowledge of a common hierarchical order—in this case, commissioned ranks in the Indian Army. Even without memorizing every rank, you can reason from general awareness that “Captain” is junior to “Major,” which is junior to “Colonel,” and so on, up to “Lieutenant General.” Given Data / Assumptions: Ranks provided (unordered): Captain, Major, Colonel, Brigadier, Lieutenant General. We must arrange them from lowest to highest seniority. Concept / Approach: Standard seniority (omitting ranks not listed here like Lieutenant Colonel and Major General) follows: Captain < Major < Colonel < Brigadier < Lieutenant General. Step-by-Step Solution: Identify the lowest among the given set: Captain (b).Next rung: Major (a).Then: Colonel (c).Then: Brigadier (d).Highest among the set: Lieutenant General (e). Verification / Alternative check: Cross-check memory of common rank lists or recall that star insignia and appointments increase through Colonel to Brigadier to the general officer grades (Lieutenant General higher than Brigadier). Why Other Options Are Wrong: Any ordering that places Major below Captain, or Brigadier below Colonel, or Lieutenant General anywhere but the top is inconsistent with the widely accepted hierarchy. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “Lieutenant” with “Lieutenant General” (the latter is a very senior general officer, far above Captain/Major). Final Answer: b, a, c, d, e

Q: Arrange the following human body parts in logical order from head downward: (a) Chest (b) Forehead (c) Stomach (d) Ears (e) Legs (f) Chin.

Introduction / Context: Logical sequence problems often ask for spatial ordering. Here we align body parts from the top of the head down to the feet. Visualizing a head-to-toe scan avoids confusion. Given Data / Assumptions: Top-of-head/face: Forehead (b), Ears (d), Chin (f) Torso: Chest (a), Stomach (c) Lower limbs: Legs (e) Concept / Approach: Move from the highest anatomical landmark to the lowest, respecting normal human anatomy in upright posture. Within the head area, the forehead lies above the ears and chin; ears are roughly lateral to eyes but still above the chin; the chin is below both. Then come chest and stomach (abdomen), followed by legs. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Forehead (b) — highest among listed head/face parts.2) Ears (d) — above the chin; head level.3) Chin (f) — bottom of the face.4) Chest (a) — upper torso.5) Stomach (c) — below chest.6) Legs (e) — below torso. Verification / Alternative check: Mentally draw a stick figure and label positions. Reading from top to bottom yields b → d → f → a → c → e. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They either start at mid-torso (a), misplace head parts, or reverse torso order (stomach before chest). Common Pitfalls: Equating lateral position (ears at sides) with vertical order; remember we order vertically, not by left/right position. Final Answer: b, d, f, a, c, e

Q: Arrange the sequence related to producing a book: (a) Paper (b) Library (c) Author (d) Book (e) Pen. Choose the most logical order from creation to storage.

Introduction / Context: This problem focuses on causal sequencing. We are given entities related to writing and distributing a book, and asked to order them from the earliest creative step to final placement. Given Data / Assumptions: Author (c) initiates content creation. Pen (e) and Paper (a) symbolize the act of writing/typing (modern tools analogized). Book (d) is the finished product. Library (b) is the place of storage and public access. Concept / Approach: We arrange by production flow: creator → tools/media → product → repository. The exact tools (pen/paper) abstractly represent drafting/printing steps preceding the finished book. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Author (c) — source of the text.2) Pen (e) — writing tool (or symbolic of content drafting).3) Paper (a) — medium for text; in a modern context, this can represent typesetting/printing.4) Book (d) — compiled, bound artifact.5) Library (b) — archiving and access. Verification / Alternative check: Any ordering placing the library earlier than authoring is illogical. Similarly, a book cannot precede writing on paper. Why Other Options Are Wrong: (a) starts with library; (b) puts library before author; (d) starts with pen before recognizing the author’s role; these contradict causal dependencies. Common Pitfalls: Confusing materials with the creator, or final storage with production. Final Answer: c, e, a, d, b

Question 1

Arrange these “necro…” words in strict dictionary (alphabetical) order. Words: (1) necrology, (2) necromancy, (3) necropolis, (4) necrophilia.

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Introduction / Context: Dictionary order (lexicographic order) compares words left-to-right, character by character. When all entries share a long prefix (here “necro…”), the first differing character after that prefix determines the order. Hyphens are ignored for ordinary alphabetical intent. Given Data / Assumptions: Set: necrology, necromancy, necropolis, necrophilia. Case-insensitive comparison; treat letters only. We seek the ascending A→Z order. Concept / Approach: Strip the common prefix “necro”. Compare the next letters: “l” (necrology), “m” (necromancy), “p” (necrophilia/necropolis). Within the “p…” block, compare subsequent letters to break ties. Step-by-Step Solution: Among the four, “necrology” (…l…) comes first because l < m < p.Next is “necromancy” (…m…).Remaining two begin with “…pro…”. Compare “necrophilia” vs “necropolis”: after “…necrop”, we get “h” vs “o”; since h < o, necrophilia precedes necropolis. Verification / Alternative check: Check adjacent pairs: necrology < necromancy (l<m), necromancy < necrophilia (m<p), necrophilia < necropolis (“h” before “o”). Why Other Options Are Wrong: They either place a “p…” word before “l/m…”, or invert the internal order of the “p…” group. Common Pitfalls: Letting word familiarity (e.g., “necropolis”) override letter-by-letter comparison. Final Answer: (1), (2), (4), (3).

Question 2

Arrange the given “Ya…” words in dictionary order (A→Z). Words: (1) yashmak, (2) yacht, (3) yawl, (4) yawn.

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Introduction / Context: All items begin with “ya…”, so ordering depends on subsequent letters. We must compare each pair left-to-right and place the word with the earlier differing letter first. Length does not trump an earlier character difference. Given Data / Assumptions: Words: yacht, yashmak, yawl, yawn. Case-insensitive alphabetical order. Concept / Approach: After “ya…”, the next key letters are “c” (yacht), “s” (yashmak), “w” (yawl/yawn). Since c < s < w, “yacht” must be first, “yashmak” next, then the “yaw…” pair ordered among themselves. Step-by-Step Solution: Place (2) yacht first (…yac… beats …yas… and …yaw…).Then (1) yashmak (…yas…).Between “yawl” and “yawn”, compare letters after “yaw”: “l” vs “n”. Since l < n, (3) yawl precedes (4) yawn. Verification / Alternative check: Final order: 2 < 1 < 3 < 4. Any arrangement breaking the “c < s < w” grouping is incorrect. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They invert “yawl”/“yawn”, or place a “yaw…” item before “yashmak” or “yacht”, violating letter priority. Common Pitfalls: Sorting by length (e.g., shorter word first) instead of the first differing character. Final Answer: 2, 1, 3, 4.

Question 3

Choose a meaningful process order from sowing to flowering. Items: 1. Plant, 2. Flower, 3. Sowing, 4. Seedling. Select the correct real-world progression.

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Introduction / Context: This is a process-ordering question. In agriculture/horticulture, a realistic sequence begins with the act of sowing, produces a seedling, grows into a mature plant, and culminates in flowering (and ultimately fruiting and seed set, not listed here). Given Data / Assumptions: Stages: Sowing → Seedling → Plant → Flower. We assume normal growth without transplant shocks or special greenhouse steps. Concept / Approach: Respect causality: actions precede outcomes. “Sowing” is the initiating action, “Seedling” is the first observable growth stage, “Plant” is the vegetative mature stage, and “Flower” is a later reproductive stage. Step-by-Step Solution: Begin with 3 (Sowing) → 4 (Seedling) as the immediate result.Then 1 (Plant) as it matures.Finally 2 (Flower) when the plant reaches reproductive phase. Verification / Alternative check: Any order placing Flower before Plant, or Plant before Seedling, contradicts the growth timeline. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They mix outcomes with prerequisites (e.g., putting Plant before Seedling) or insert Flower prematurely. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “Plant” as a generic word that could stand for any stage. Here, it denotes the vegetative, pre-flowering phase. Final Answer: 3, 4, 1, 2.

Question 4

Arrange the hydrological/seasonal terms into a meaningful natural cycle. Items: a. Ocean, b. Rain, c. Clouds, d. River, e. Monsoon.

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Introduction / Context: This sequence models a simplified monsoon-driven water cycle. Seasonal winds (monsoon) promote moisture advection and cloud formation that produce rainfall over land; water collects into rivers and ultimately returns to the ocean. Given Data / Assumptions: Elements: Monsoon (wind regime), Clouds (condensed moisture), Rain (precipitation), River (runoff channel), Ocean (ultimate reservoir). We assume monsoon onset initiates the chain for this problem’s logic. Concept / Approach: A coherent chain is: Monsoon → Clouds → Rain → River → Ocean. Although evaporation from the ocean precedes clouds physically, the item uses “Monsoon” as the practical trigger, then follows the visible hydrological path back to the ocean. Step-by-Step Solution: (e) Monsoon drives moist air.(c) Clouds form by condensation.(b) Rain falls over land.(d) Rivers convey runoff.(a) Ocean receives the discharge. Verification / Alternative check: Check adjacency: clouds must precede rain; rivers flow after rain; the ocean is a terminal sink in this simplified loop. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They either place rain before clouds or sandwich monsoon late in the sequence, which breaks causality in this framing. Common Pitfalls: Confusing the larger perpetual water cycle (evaporation → condensation) with this monsoon-anchored logical chain. Here, “Monsoon” is the entry point. Final Answer: e, c, b, d, a.

Question 5

Arrange the electricity-generation pipeline from source to usage. Items: a. Electricity, b. Dam, c. Lights, d. River, e. Power House.

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Introduction / Context: Hydropower converts the potential energy of stored/channeled river water into electricity via turbines and generators in a power house. That electricity then powers end-use devices such as lights. The logical order must move from source to infrastructure to output to consumption. Given Data / Assumptions: Source: River. Storage/Head: Dam. Conversion facility: Power House (turbine + generator). Output: Electricity. Load: Lights. Concept / Approach: A minimal causal chain is River → Dam → Power House → Electricity → Lights. Any order that powers lights before electricity is produced (or builds a dam before there is a river) is invalid. Step-by-Step Solution: (d) River provides flow and potential energy.(b) Dam creates head/control for generation.(e) Power House converts hydraulic energy to electrical energy.(a) Electricity is the deliverable.(c) Lights consume that electricity. Verification / Alternative check: Track energy transformation: hydraulic → mechanical → electrical → lighting (radiant output). The chosen option preserves this order. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They place consumption before generation (lights before electricity) or misplace the power house after usage. Common Pitfalls: Treating “Dam” and “Power House” as interchangeable—only the house contains generation equipment. Final Answer: d, b, e, a, c.

Question 6

Choose the meaningful life-progression order. Items: a. Income, b. Fame, c. Education, d. Employment. Select the order that reflects a common causal progression.

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Introduction / Context: These terms describe a typical socio-economic progression. While exceptions exist, the widely assumed path is that education enables employment, employment yields income, and sustained achievement or public impact may bring fame. Given Data / Assumptions: Education equips skills and credentials. Employment uses those skills in the labor market. Income is a result of employment. Fame may follow notable success, not generally the cause of the earlier steps. Concept / Approach: Choose a chain where each element plausibly enables the next. Avoid putting outcomes before prerequisites (e.g., income before employment, or fame before measurable output). Step-by-Step Solution: (c) Education → builds capability.(d) Employment → applies capability.(a) Income → remuneration for employment.(b) Fame → possible consequence of significant achievements. Verification / Alternative check: Check causality: removing education typically reduces employability; removing employment removes the main stable source of income; fame does not generally precede these in ordinary cases. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They invert prerequisites and outcomes (e.g., placing income or fame before education/employment). Common Pitfalls: Equating fame with success in all fields. Many careers never involve fame, but do involve income derived from employment supported by education. Final Answer: c, d, a, b.

Question 7

Arrange the social/administrative units from the smallest entity to the largest. Items: A. Family, B. Community, C. Member, D. Locality, E. Country.

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Introduction / Context: These terms represent nested social or geographic units. A sensible sequence should begin with the individual and proceed through increasingly larger groupings/areas up to the nation. Given Data / Assumptions: Smallest unit: Member (individual). Immediate grouping: Family. Area grouping: Locality (neighborhood/ward). Broader social grouping: Community (collection of families within/around localities; social grouping larger than a single locality). Largest listed unit: Country. Concept / Approach: We choose the containment path that increases scale monotonically. While “community” can be defined sociologically or geographically, in standard reasoning items it is treated as broader than a single locality (encompassing multiple neighborhoods or social groups across localities). Step-by-Step Solution: Start with (C) Member → the basic individual unit.Then (A) Family → a household grouping of members.Next (D) Locality → the immediate neighborhood where families reside.Then (B) Community → a larger social grouping spanning local areas.Finally (E) Country → the national scale. Verification / Alternative check: Check inclusions: families are made of members; localities contain many families; communities can span multiple localities; all exist within a country. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They place community before locality or country before community, breaking the small→large scaling. Common Pitfalls: Interpreting “community” as smaller than a locality. For these standardized questions, community is taken as broader. Final Answer: C, A, D, B, E.

Question 8

Arrange the following living organisms in a logical order of biological complexity (simplest to most complex): (a) Amoeba   (b) Oyster   (c) Worm   (d) Cow. Choose the correct sequence that progresses from a unicellular organism to increasingly comp…

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Introduction / Context: This verbal reasoning item tests your ability to arrange biological entities in a logical progression of structural complexity—from the simplest form of life listed to the most complex. Recognizing the relative complexity of organisms (unicellular vs. multicellular, invertebrate vs. vertebrate) is the key skill. Given Data / Assumptions: (a) Amoeba — unicellular protozoan (b) Oyster — mollusk (invertebrate) (c) Worm — simple invertebrate (e.g., annelid/nematode) (d) Cow — mammal (vertebrate) Concept / Approach: Order by increasing organizational complexity. A unicellular organism lacks tissues and organs. Multicellular invertebrates have tissues and, increasingly, organ systems. Vertebrates exhibit the highest level in this list, with complex organ systems and centralized nervous structures. Between worm and oyster, both are invertebrates, but a bilaterally symmetrical, organ-system-level worm is generally placed before a mollusk (oyster) when arranging a simple-to-complex, animalia-centric ladder in elementary reasoning sets. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify the simplest form — Amoeba (unicellular) → start with (a).Step 2: Next, choose the simplest multicellular invertebrate — Worm (c).Step 3: Move to a more complex invertebrate — Oyster (b), a mollusk with specialized structures.Step 4: End with the most complex vertebrate listed — Cow (d). Verification / Alternative check: Check if each transition increases complexity (cellularity → tissue/organs → advanced systems). The sequence a → c → b → d satisfies this. Reversing any adjacent pair (e.g., placing oyster before worm) can be arguable in biology curricula, but typical reasoning questions adopt the above hierarchy from elementary to more complex body plans. Why Other Options Are Wrong: (b) puts oyster before worm; (c) reverses the scale; (d) begins at an intermediate organism; (e) contradicts the feasible graded path. None match the simple-to-complex rationale as cleanly as a, c, b, d. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “size” with “complexity” (oysters can be large but are invertebrates). Also, forgetting that a unicellular amoeba must come first. Final Answer: a, c, b, d

Question 9

Arrange these Indian Army commissioned ranks in ascending order of seniority (lowest to highest): (a) Major   (b) Captain   (c) Colonel   (d) Brigadier   (e) Lieutenant General. Select the correct sequence based on standard rank structure.

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Introduction / Context: This item assesses knowledge of a common hierarchical order—in this case, commissioned ranks in the Indian Army. Even without memorizing every rank, you can reason from general awareness that “Captain” is junior to “Major,” which is junior to “Colonel,” and so on, up to “Lieutenant General.” Given Data / Assumptions: Ranks provided (unordered): Captain, Major, Colonel, Brigadier, Lieutenant General. We must arrange them from lowest to highest seniority. Concept / Approach: Standard seniority (omitting ranks not listed here like Lieutenant Colonel and Major General) follows: Captain < Major < Colonel < Brigadier < Lieutenant General. Step-by-Step Solution: Identify the lowest among the given set: Captain (b).Next rung: Major (a).Then: Colonel (c).Then: Brigadier (d).Highest among the set: Lieutenant General (e). Verification / Alternative check: Cross-check memory of common rank lists or recall that star insignia and appointments increase through Colonel to Brigadier to the general officer grades (Lieutenant General higher than Brigadier). Why Other Options Are Wrong: Any ordering that places Major below Captain, or Brigadier below Colonel, or Lieutenant General anywhere but the top is inconsistent with the widely accepted hierarchy. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “Lieutenant” with “Lieutenant General” (the latter is a very senior general officer, far above Captain/Major). Final Answer: b, a, c, d, e

Question 10

Arrange the following human body parts in logical order from head downward: (a) Chest   (b) Forehead   (c) Stomach   (d) Ears   (e) Legs   (f) Chin.

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Introduction / Context: Logical sequence problems often ask for spatial ordering. Here we align body parts from the top of the head down to the feet. Visualizing a head-to-toe scan avoids confusion. Given Data / Assumptions: Top-of-head/face: Forehead (b), Ears (d), Chin (f) Torso: Chest (a), Stomach (c) Lower limbs: Legs (e) Concept / Approach: Move from the highest anatomical landmark to the lowest, respecting normal human anatomy in upright posture. Within the head area, the forehead lies above the ears and chin; ears are roughly lateral to eyes but still above the chin; the chin is below both. Then come chest and stomach (abdomen), followed by legs. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Forehead (b) — highest among listed head/face parts.2) Ears (d) — above the chin; head level.3) Chin (f) — bottom of the face.4) Chest (a) — upper torso.5) Stomach (c) — below chest.6) Legs (e) — below torso. Verification / Alternative check: Mentally draw a stick figure and label positions. Reading from top to bottom yields b → d → f → a → c → e. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They either start at mid-torso (a), misplace head parts, or reverse torso order (stomach before chest). Common Pitfalls: Equating lateral position (ears at sides) with vertical order; remember we order vertically, not by left/right position. Final Answer: b, d, f, a, c, e

Question 11

Arrange the sequence related to producing a book: (a) Paper   (b) Library   (c) Author   (d) Book   (e) Pen. Choose the most logical order from creation to storage.

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Introduction / Context: This problem focuses on causal sequencing. We are given entities related to writing and distributing a book, and asked to order them from the earliest creative step to final placement. Given Data / Assumptions: Author (c) initiates content creation. Pen (e) and Paper (a) symbolize the act of writing/typing (modern tools analogized). Book (d) is the finished product. Library (b) is the place of storage and public access. Concept / Approach: We arrange by production flow: creator → tools/media → product → repository. The exact tools (pen/paper) abstractly represent drafting/printing steps preceding the finished book. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Author (c) — source of the text.2) Pen (e) — writing tool (or symbolic of content drafting).3) Paper (a) — medium for text; in a modern context, this can represent typesetting/printing.4) Book (d) — compiled, bound artifact.5) Library (b) — archiving and access. Verification / Alternative check: Any ordering placing the library earlier than authoring is illogical. Similarly, a book cannot precede writing on paper. Why Other Options Are Wrong: (a) starts with library; (b) puts library before author; (d) starts with pen before recognizing the author’s role; these contradict causal dependencies. Common Pitfalls: Confusing materials with the creator, or final storage with production. Final Answer: c, e, a, d, b

Question 12

Arrange plant parts in a logical structural order from base/support to reproductive outcome: (a) Leaf   (b) Root   (c) Branch   (d) Stem   (e) Flower.

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Introduction / Context: We must order plant parts according to typical structural and developmental logic. Roots support and absorb, stems provide support and transport, branches subdivide the shoot system, leaves perform photosynthesis, and flowers are reproductive structures. Given Data / Assumptions: Root (b) Stem (d) Branch (c) Leaf (a) Flower (e) Concept / Approach: Use a base-to-apex structural rationale: underground support (roots) → main axis (stem) → lateral subdivisions (branches) → foliage (leaves) → reproductive organs (flowers). This mirrors both physical structure and a common learning progression in botany. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Root (b) — anchorage and absorption; foundational.2) Stem (d) — erect axis, conduits for water/nutrients.3) Branch (c) — lateral extensions from stem.4) Leaf (a) — photosynthetic organs borne on branches/stem.5) Flower (e) — reproductive structure typically at shoot tips/axils. Verification / Alternative check: A top-down (apex-first) viewpoint would still maintain the relative order: stems precede branches; leaves attach to branches; flowers arise terminally/axillary, after vegetative parts. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They misplace leaves/flowers before supportive structures, or include invalid duplication (as in the original flawed option with repeated “a”). Common Pitfalls: Thinking of “what appears first from a seed” (root → shoot) vs. the stable structural hierarchy. Both perspectives converge on the same final ordering above. Final Answer: b, d, c, a, e

Question 13

Arrange the following into a logical food chain from producer to top predator: (a) Frog   (b) Eagle   (c) Grasshopper   (d) Snake   (e) Grass.

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Introduction / Context: Food chains start with producers (plants), then primary consumers (herbivores), followed by secondary and higher-level consumers (carnivores). Recognizing trophic levels is essential. Given Data / Assumptions: Producer: Grass (e) Primary consumer: Grasshopper (c) Secondary consumer: Frog (a) — insectivore Tertiary consumer: Snake (d) — predator of frogs Apex predator here: Eagle (b) — can prey on snakes Concept / Approach: Follow the direction of energy flow: plant → herbivore → small carnivore → larger carnivore → apex predator. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Grass (e) — photosynthetic producer.2) Grasshopper (c) — herbivore feeding on grass.3) Frog (a) — eats insects such as grasshoppers.4) Snake (d) — feeds on frogs.5) Eagle (b) — can prey on snakes; top of this chain. Verification / Alternative check: The chain e → c → a → d → b respects increasing trophic levels and common ecological interactions. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They misplace producers or reverse predator–prey relations (e.g., placing frog before grass). Common Pitfalls: Confusing “who eats whom” between similar carnivores; remember frogs consume insects, and snakes can consume frogs. Final Answer: e, c, a, d, b

Question 14

Arrange the academic journey in a logical order: (a) Study   (b) Books   (c) Examination   (d) Student   (e) Result.

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Introduction / Context: We need to order educational elements from the starting actor to the final outcome. Think “who does what, using which resources, in what sequence, leading to what result.” Given Data / Assumptions: Student (d) — the participant. Books (b) — resources. Study (a) — action using resources. Examination (c) — assessment. Result (e) — outcome. Concept / Approach: A causal chain in education typically runs: student → resources → learning → assessment → result. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Student (d) — initiator.2) Books (b) — materials the student uses.3) Study (a) — the learning process.4) Examination (c) — testing knowledge.5) Result (e) — declared after the exam. Verification / Alternative check: Swapping “books” and “study” breaks causality (you must have materials before you study). Results cannot precede examinations. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Any option that repeats an element or places result before exam is illogical. Options (c) and (d) misplace items. Common Pitfalls: Treating “books” as synonymous with “study.” They are distinct: one is a resource, the other an activity. Final Answer: d, b, a, c, e

Question 15

Arrange the following administrative units from smallest to largest: (a) Nation   (b) Village   (c) Taluk   (d) District   (e) State. Choose the correct ascending hierarchy based on typical Indian administrative structure.

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Introduction / Context: This question tests knowledge of the usual administrative hierarchy in India, from the smallest local unit to the largest national unit. Given Data / Assumptions: Village (b) is the smallest rural unit. Taluk (c) is a subdivision of a district (names vary by state: taluk/tehsil/mandal). District (d) contains multiple taluks. State (e) contains multiple districts. Nation (a) is the union of all states and union territories. Concept / Approach: Order from local to national level: Village → Taluk → District → State → Nation. Step-by-Step Solution: Map each entity to its parent scale and sort by scale from smallest to largest.Sequence obtained: b → c → d → e → a. Verification / Alternative check: Confirm that every step nests inside the next larger unit (village inside taluk, taluk in district, etc.). Why Other Options Are Wrong: They either start with nation/state or misplace taluk/district relations. Common Pitfalls: Confusing district and taluk order, or starting at the top (nation) instead of the bottom (village). Final Answer: b, c, d, e, a

Question 16

Arrange the justice process in the most logical order from occurrence to outcome: (a) Police   (b) Punishment   (c) Crime   (d) Justice   (e) Judgement. Choose the sequence that best reflects investigation → trial → decision → consequence → societal…

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Introduction / Context: Legal-process sequencing problems require understanding of procedural order: crime happens, police investigate, courts adjudicate, punishments are awarded, and justice is served. Given Data / Assumptions: Crime (c) triggers legal machinery. Police (a) investigate and file charges. Judgement (e) is a court’s decision following trial. Punishment (b) is the sentence awarded per judgement. Justice (d) is the societal objective achieved by applying due process. Concept / Approach: The core order is: Crime → Police → Judgement → Punishment → Justice. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) c (Crime) occurs.2) a (Police) investigate/prosecute.3) e (Judgement) by the court.4) b (Punishment) as per judgement.5) d (Justice) as the ultimate outcome. Verification / Alternative check: Punishment cannot logically precede judgement; justice is the end state, not an intermediate step. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They place punishment before judgement or justice before judgement, violating due process. Common Pitfalls: Equating investigation with judgement, or assuming justice occurs immediately after crime. Final Answer: c, a, e, b, d

Question 17

Arrange the following water bodies from smallest to largest: (a) Ocean   (b) Sea   (c) Pond   (d) River.

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Introduction / Context: This tests comparative size ordering of common water bodies. Given Data / Assumptions: Pond — smallest, localized water body. River — flowing body, larger than a pond. Sea — part of the ocean, larger than rivers. Ocean — largest continuous body of salt water. Concept / Approach: Order by typical scale: Pond < River < Sea < Ocean. Step-by-Step Solution: Sequence: c → d → b → a. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They misplace sea/ocean or place pond after river/sea. Final Answer: c, d, b, a

Question 18

Arrange the construction activities in a practical sequence: (a) Plastering   (b) Painting   (c) Foundation   (d) Walls   (e) Ceiling.

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Introduction / Context: Construction follows a structural-to-finish flow. Given Data / Assumptions: Foundation → structural base. Walls → main vertical structure. Ceiling/Roof → overhead structure. Plastering → finishing of surfaces. Painting → final finish. Concept / Approach: First erect structure, then finishes. Step-by-Step Solution: Correct sequence: c → d → e → a → b. Final Answer: c, d, e, a, b

Question 19

Arrange a typical school-morning routine in order: (a) Open textbook   (b) Attend assembly   (c) Catch bus   (d) Wear uniform   (e) Get into classroom.

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Introduction / Context: This checks event sequencing in a daily routine. Concept / Approach: Wear uniform → travel → assembly → classroom → study. Step-by-Step Solution: Sequence: d → c → b → e → a. Final Answer: d, c, b, e, a

Question 20

Arrange the following from smallest to largest unit of human settlement/area grouping: (A) House   (B) Street   (C) Room   (D) Town   (E) District.

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Introduction / Context: Spatial hierarchy from smallest (room) to largest (district). Step-by-Step Solution: Room → House → Street → Town → District. Final Answer: C, A, B, D, E

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