Scheme of Mians exam for recruitment to the post of Panchayat Secretary in A.P. Panchayat Raj Subordinate Service.

• The Mains exam consist of 2 papers i.e., Paper I and Paper II.


• Both the papers consists of 150 Questions each with 150 Marks with a total of (Paper 1 + Paper II) respectively.


• This test would be of 300 Minutes duration.


• All Papers will be of OBJECTIVE TYPE.


• Mains Exam will be conducted in Online Mode.

General and Mental Ability:

• Events of national and international importance.


• Current affairs- international, national and regional.


• General Science and it applications to the day to day life Contemporary developments in Science & Technology and information Technology


• Social- economic and political history of modern India with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.


• Indian polity and governance: constitutional issues, public policy, reforms and e-governance initiatives with specific reference to Andhra Pradesh.


• Economic development in India since independence with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.


• Physical geography of Indian sub-continent and Andhra Pradesh.


• Disaster management: vulnerability profile, prevention and mitigation strategies, Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in the assessment of Disaster.


• Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection


• Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data interpretation.

• Data Analysis:


• Tabulation of data


• Visual representation of data


• Basic data analysis (Summary Statistics such as mean, median, mode, variance and coefficient of variation) and Interpretation


• Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, and Legal implications/problems.

Directions: Find the statement that must be true according to the given information.
1. Erin is twelve years old. For three years, she has been asking her parents for a dog. Her parents have told her that they believe a dog would not be happy in an apartment, but they have given her permission to have a bird. Erin has not yet decided what kind of bird she would like to have.?

A. Erin's parents like birds better than they like dogs. B. Erin does not like birds C. Erin and her parents live in an apartment. D. Erin and her parents would like to move.

Answer: Option A
2. Tim's commute never bothered him because there were always seats available on the train and he was able to spend his 40 minutes comfortably reading the newspaper or catching up on paperwork. Ever since the train schedule changed, the train has been extremely crowded, and by the time the doors open at his station, there isn't a seat to be found.?

A. Tim would be better off taking the bus to work. B. Tim's commute is less comfortable since the train schedule changed. C. Many commuters will complain about the new train schedule. D. Tim will likely look for a new job closer to home.

Answer: Option C
Directions: A good way to figure out the relationship in a given question is to make up a sentence that describes the relationship between the first two words. Then, try to use the same sentence to find out which of the answer choices completes the same relationship with the third word.
3. Odometer is to mileage as compass is to?

A. speed B. hiking C. needle D. direction

Answer: Option D
4. Marathon is to race as hibernation is to?

A. winter B. bear C. dream D. sleep

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A marathon is a long race and hibernation is a lengthy period of sleep. The answer is not choice a or b because even though a bear and winter are related to hibernation, neither completes the analogy. (Choice c) is incorrect because sleep and dream are not synonymous.
5. Look at this series: 80, 10, 70, 15, 60, ... What number should come next?

A. 20 B. 25 C. 30 D. 50

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
This is an alternating addition and subtraction series. In the first pattern, 10 is subtracted from each number to arrive at the next. In the second, 5 is added to each number to arrive at the next.
6. Look at this series: 2, 6, 18, 54, ... What number should come next

A. 108 B. 148 C. 162 D. 216

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
This is a simple multiplication series. Each number is 3 times more than the previous number.
7. Statement: "You are hereby appointed as a programmer with a probation period of one year and your performance will be reviewed at the end of the period for confirmation." - A line in an appointment letter.
Assumptions: I. The performance of an individual generally is not known at the time of appointment offer. II. Generally an individual tries to prove his worth in the probation period.

A. Only assumption I is implicit B. Only assumption II is implicit C. Either I or II is implicit D. Both I and II are implicit

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The performance of the individual has to be tested over a span of time as the statement mentions. So, I is implicit. The statement mentions that the individual's worth shall be reviewed (during probation period) before confirmation. So, II is also implicit.
8. Statement: "It is desirable to put the child in school at the age of 5 or so.
Assumptions: I At that age the child reaches appropriate level of development and is ready to learn. II The schools do not admit children after six years of age.

A. Only assumption I is implicit B. Only assumption II is implicit C. Either I or II is implicit D. Neither I nor II is implicit

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Since the statement talks of putting the child in school at the age of 5, it means that the child is mentally prepared for the same at this age. So, I is implicit. But nothing about admission after 6 years of age is mentioned in the statement. So, II is not implicit.
9. Statement: I. The government has recently fixed the fees for professional courses offered by the unaided institutions which are much lower than the fees charged last year. II. The parents of the aspiring students launched a severe agitation last year protesting against the high fees charged by the unaided institutions.

A. The statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes D.Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The parents' protest against high fees being charged by the institutions led the government to interfere and fix the fees at a more affordable level.
10. Statement: I. The prices of petrol and diesel in the domestic market have remained unchanged for the past few months. II. The crude oil prices in the international market have gone up substantially in the last few months.

A. The statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Answer: Option D
Explanation: The prices of petrol and diesel being stagnant in the domestic market and the increase in the same in the international market must be backed by independent causes.
The parents' protest against high fees being charged by the institutions led the government to interfere and fix the fees at a more affordable level.
Directions: Each question presents a situation and asks you to make a judgment regarding that particular circumstance. Choose an answer based on given information.
11. Eileen is planning a special birthday dinner for her husband's 35th birthday. She wants the evening to be memorable, but her husband is a simple man who would rather be in jeans at a baseball game than in a suit at a fancy restaurant. Which restaurant below should Eileen choose?

A. Alfredo's offers fine Italian cuisine and elegant Tuscan decor. Patrons will feel as though they've spent the evening in a luxurious Italian villa. B. Pancho's Mexican Buffet is an all-you-can-eat family style smorgasbord with the best tacos in town. C. The Parisian Bistro is a four-star French restaurant where guests are treated like royalty. Chef Dilbert Olay is famous for his beef bourguignon. D. Marty's serves delicious, hearty meals in a charming setting reminiscent of a baseball clubhouse in honor of the owner, Marty Lester, a former major league baseball all-star.

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Since Eileen's husband does not enjoy fancy restaurants, choices a and c can be ruled out. Choice b, although casual, doesn't sound as though it would be the kind of special and memorable evening that Eileen is looking for. Choice d, which is owned by a former baseball star and is described as "charming" and "reminiscent of a baseball clubhouse", sounds perfect for Eileen's husband, who is described as a baseball fan and a man with simple tastes.
12. The school principal has received complaints from parents about bullying in the schoolyard during recess. He wants to investigate and end this situation as soon as possible, so he has asked the recess aides to watch closely. Which situation should the recess aides report to the principal?

A. A girl is sitting glumly on a bench reading a book and not interacting with her peers. B. Four girls are surrounding another girl and seem to have possession of her backpack. C. Two boys are playing a one-on-one game of basketball and are arguing over the last basket scored. D. Three boys are huddled over a handheld video game, which isn't supposed to be on school grounds.

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Seeing four girls surrounding another girl, while in possession of her backpack, is the most suspicious of the incidents described.
13. Mark is working with a realtor to find a location for the toy store he plans to open in his town. He is looking for a place that is either in, or not too far from, the center of town and one that would attract the right kind of foot traffic. Which of the following locations should Mark's realtor call to his attention?

A. a storefront in a new high-rise building near the train station in the center of town whose occupants are mainly young, childless professionals who use the train to commute to their offices each day. B. a little shop three blocks away from the town's main street, located across the street from an elementary school and next door to an ice cream store C. a stand-alone storefront on a quiet residential street ten blocks away from the town's center D. a storefront in a small strip mall located on the outskirts of town that is also occupied by a pharmacy and a dry cleaner

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
This option is both near the center of town and in a location (near a school and an ice cream store) where children and their parents are sure to be around. This is the only option that meets both of Mark's requirements.
14. Rita, an accomplished pastry chef who is well known for her artistic and exquisite wedding cakes, opened a bakery one year ago and is surprised that business has been so slow. A consultant she hired to conduct market research has reported that the local population doesn't think of her shop as one they would visit on a daily basis but rather a place they'd visit if they were celebrating a special occasion. Which of the following strategies should Rita employ to increase her daily business?

A. making coupons available that entitle the coupon holder to receive a 25% discount on the wedding, anniversary, or birthday cakes B. exhibiting at the next Bridal Expo and having pieces of one of her wedding cakes available for tasting C. placing a series of ads in the local newspaper that advertise a wide array of bread D. moving the bakery to the other side of town

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
This is the only option that would encourage people to think of the bakery as a shop they would visit regularly and not just on special occasions.
15. Dr. Miller has a busy pediatric dentistry practice and she needs a skilled, reliable hygienist to keep things running smoothly. The last two people she hired were recommended by top dentists in the area, but they each lasted less than one month. She is now in desperate need of a hygienist who can competently handle the specific challenges of her practice. Which one of the following candidates should Dr. Miller consider most seriously?

A. Marilyn has been a hygienist for fifteen years, and her current employer, who is about to retire, says she is the best in the business. The clientele she has worked with consists of some of the wealthiest and most powerful citizens in the county. B. Lindy recently graduated at the top of her class from one of the best dental hygiene programs in the state. Prior to becoming a dental hygienist, Lindy spent two years working in a daycare center. C. James has worked as a dental hygienist for three years in a public health clinic. He is very interested in securing a position in a private dental office. D. Kathy is an experienced and highly recommended dental hygienist who is also finishing up a degree in early childhood education, which she hopes will get her a job as a preschool teacher. She is eager to find a job in a pediatric practice since she has always wanted to work with children.

Answer: Option B

1. Pointing to a photograph, a man said, "I have no brother or sister but that man's father is my father's son." Whose photograph was it?

A. His own B. His Grandfather C . His Son D . His Father

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Since the person who is telling has no brother or sister,
so his father son is he himself.
So the man in the photograph is his son.
2. Pointing to a man, a woman said, "His mother is the only daughter of my mother." How is the woman related to the man?

A. Sister B. Grand Mother C . Grandfather D . Mother

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Blood relation Analysis :
only daughter of my mother -> means herself
3. Pointing towards a person in a photograph, Anusha said, "He is the only son of the father of my sister's brother." How is that person is related to Anjali?

A. Anusha Father B. Anusha Mother C . Anusha Brother D . Maternal Uncle

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Relation's given in the question may be analysed as follows :
Sister's brother - brother;
Brother's father - father;
Father's son - brother;
So he is Anusha Brother.
4. Looking at the portrait of a man, Naveen said, "His mother is the wife of my father's son. I have no brothers or sisters." At whose portrait was Harsh was looking?

A. His child B. His father C . His grandson D . His nephew

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Blood relation Analysis :
Have no brother's or sister, so Harsh is single child
Wife of father's son -> His wife
His wife is mother of the person whose portrait is. So portrait is of his child.
5. Pointing to the photograph, Krishna said, "She is the daughter of my grandfather's only son." How is Krishna related to the girl in the photograph?

A. Sister B. Mother C . Cousin D . Grandmother

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Blood relation Analysis :
My grandfather's only son -> His father
Daughter of his father -> His sister
So that girl is Krishna's sister.
6. A is B’s brother, B is C’s sister and C is D’s father, D is A’s?

A. Brother B. Sister C . Nephew D . Can’t determined

Answer: Option D
7. Q’s mother is the sister of P and daughter of M. S is the daughter of P and sister of T. How is M Related to T?

A. Father B. Grandfather C . Either Grandmother D . Grandmother

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
S is daughter of P and sister of T. So,T is daughter of P.
Now, the sister of P is the daughter of M.
This means that P is also the daughter of M.
Clearly, T is the granddaughter of M.
So, M is the Grandfather or Grandmother of T.
8. Pointing of a man, Rohit said, “His son is my son’s uncle”. How the woman is related to the man?

A. Brother B. Uncle C . Father D . Grandfather

Answer: Option C
9. A man said to a woman, “your mother’s husband’s sister is my aunt”. How the woman is related to the man?

A. Grand-daughter B. Daughter C . Sister D . Aunt

Answer: Option C
10. Introducing a girl in the photograph, Sunil said: “Her mother is the only daughter of my mother-in-law”. How is Sunil related to the girl in the photograph?

A. Uncle B. Brother C . Husband D . Father

Answer: Option D

Instructions: (1 - 5)
A word and number arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearranges them following a particular rule in each step. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement.
Input: some found 19 other 99 27 came 45
Step 1: came some found 19 other 99 27 45
Step 2: came 99 some found 19 other 27 45
Step 3: came 99 found some 19 other 27 45
Step 4: came 99 found 45 some 19 other 27
Step 5: came 99 found 45 other some 19 27
Step 6: came 99 found 45 other 27 some 19
Step 6 is the last step of the rearrangement of the above input. As per the rules followed in the following questions the appropriate step for the given input.
1. Input: mathematics hour for 18 against 89 21 47 Which of the following will be step 2?

A. against 89-hour mathematics for 18 21 47 B. against 89 mathematics 18 hours for 21 47 C . against 89 mathematics hour for 18 21 47 D . Can not be determined

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Step 1: against mathematics hour for 18 89 21 47 Step 2: against 89 mathematics hour for 18 21 47
2. Input: books all 25 57 67 greate new 39 Which of the following will be step 4?

A. all 67 books 57 greate new 25 39 B. all 67 books 57 greate 39 25 new C . all 67 books 57 greate 25 new 39 D . Can not be determined

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Step 1: all books 25 57 67 greate new 39 Step 2: all 67 books 25 57 greate new 39 Step 3: all 67 books 57 25 greate new 39 Step 4: all 67 books 57 greate 25 new 39
3. Inputt: one all 36 28 49 sleep maths 59 Which of the following will be last?

A. 6 B. 7 C . 5 D . 8

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Step 1: at one 36 28 49 sleeo maths 59 Step 2: at 59 one 36 28 49 sleep maths Step 3: at 59 maths one 36 28 49 sleep Step 4: at 59 maths 49 one 36 28 sleep Step 5: at 59 maths 49 one 36 sleep 28
4. Step 3 of input is: being 69 doing 19 27 tiger fight 39 Which of the following will be last but one?

A. 6 B. 7 C . 8 D . 5

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Step 3: being 69 doing 19 27 tiger fight 39 Step 4: being 69 doing 39 19 27 tiger fight Step 5: being 69 doing 39 fight 19 27 tiger Step 6: being 69 doing 39 fight 27 19 tiger Step 7: being 69 doing 39 fight 27 tiger 19 Step 7 is the last step.
5. Step 2 of an input is: earn 77 39 47 hero gold 29 more Which of the following is definitely the input?

A. 47 77 39 earn hero gold 29 more B. 29 39 77 47 hero gold earn more C . hero 29 39 77 47 gold earn more D . Cannot be determined

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
We cannot determine the input from any given step.
Instructions:Instructions:(6 - 10)
A word and number arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearranges them following a particular rule in each step. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement.
Input: flight 99 64 google 39 45 booking sparrows
Step 1: booking flight 99 64 google 39 45 sparrows
Step 2: booking 39 flight 99 64 googles 45 sparrows
Step 3: booking 39 flight 45 99 64 google sparrows
Step 4: booking 39 flight 45 google 99 64 sparrows
Step 5: booking 39 flight 45 google 64 99 sparrows
Step 6: booking 39 flight 45 google 64 sparrows 99
As per the rule followed in the following questions the appropriate step for the given input.
6. Input: tourist 57 45 24 Orkut bristol 64 stuart Which of the following will be stepping IV?

A. Bristol tourist 57 45 24 orkut 64 stuart B. Bristol 24 Orkut tourist 57 45 64 Stuart C . Bristol 24 Orkut 45 tourist 57 64 Stuart D . Bristol 24 Orkut 45 Stuart 57 tourist 64

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Step I : bristol tourist 57 45 24 orkut 64 stuart Step II : bristol 24 tourist 57 45 orkut 64 stuart Step III : bristol 24 orkut tourist 57 45 64 stuart Step IV : bristol 24 orkut 45 tourist 57 64 stuart Step V : bristol 24 orkut 45 stuart tourist 57 64 Step VI : bristol 24 orkut 45 stuart 57 tourist 64
7. Input: screamer 57 45 28 ocelot blesbok 64 tarantula Which of the following steps will be the last but one?

A. Three B. Four C . Five D . Six

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Step I : blesbok screamer 57 45 28 ocelot 64 tarantula Step II : blesbok 28 screamer 57 45 ocelot 64 tarantula Step III : blesbok 28 screamer ocelot 57 45 64 tarantula Step IV : blesbok 28 screamer 45 ocelot 57 64 tarantula Step V : blesbok 28 screamer 45 ocelot 57 tarantula 64
8. Input: spells 44 58 94 of treasure divergent 15 Which of the following will be step IV?

A. divergent 15 spells 44 58 94 of treasure B. divergent spells 44 58 94 of treasure 15 C . divergent 15 of spells 44 58 94 treasure D . divergent 15 of 44 spells 58 94 treasure

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Step I : divergent spells 44 58 94 of treasure 15 Step II : divergent 15 spells 44 58 94 of treasure Step III : divergent 15 of spells 44 58 94 treasure Step IV : divergent 15 of 44 spells 58 94 treasure Step V : divergent 15 of 44 spells 58 treasure 94
9. Step II of input is: demonglass 15 shaken 35 46 87 of facebook laboratory Which of the following will definitely be the input?

A. demonglass 15 facebooks 35 laboratories shaken 46 87 of B. demonglass 15 facebooks 35 laboratories 46 of 87 shaken C . shaken demonglass 35 46 87 of facebook 15 laboratory D . demonglass 15 facebooks shaken 35 46 87 of laboratory

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Input : shaken demonglass 35 46 87 of facebook 15 laboratory Step I : demonglass shaken 35 46 87 of facebook 15 laboratory Step II : demonglass 15 shaken 35 46 87 of facebook laboratory Step III : demonglass 15 facebook shaken 35 46 87 of laboratory Step IV : demonglass 15 facebook 35 shaken 46 87 of laboratory Step V : demonglass 15 facebook 35 laboratory shaken 46 87 of Step VI : demonglass 15 facebook 35 laboratory 46 shaken 87 of Step VII : demonglass 15 facebook 35 laboratory 46 of shaken 87 Step VIII: demonglass 15 facebook 35 laboratory 46 of 87 shaken
10. Step II of the Input is: animals 24 stars 83 53 trade 67 haunt How many more steps will be required to complete the rearrangement?

A. Three B. Four C . Five D . Six

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Input : star 24 animals 83 53 trade 67 haunt Step I : animals star 24 83 53 trade 67 haunt Step II : animals 24 star 83 53 trade 67 haunt Step III : animals 24 haunt star 83 53 trade 67 Step IV : animals 24 haunt 53 star 83 trade 67 Step V : animals 24 haunt 53 star 67 83 trade Step VI : animals 24 haunt 53 star 67 trade 83

Directions (1 - 5):
In this type of questions, either preceding of the following letter stands as code letter for each of the letters of the given word.
1. In a certain code, MTUXTRVN is written as NUVXTQUM. How will ASUMNJKL be written in that code?

A. BTVMNIJK B. BTVMNKLM C . BTVNMIJK D . ZRTMNIJK

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
There are 8 letters in the word.
The codes for the first three letters can be obtained by taking the following letters.
The fourth and fifth letters are written as they are in the word.
The last three letters have been coded by taking the preceding letters.
2. In a certain code, SENSITIVE is written as QHLVGWGYC. How will MICROSOFT be written in that code?

A. KGAPMQMDT B. OKETQUQHV C . KLAUMVMIR D . LKBTNUNHS

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
There are 8 letters in the word.
The codes for the first three letters can be obtained by taking the following letters.
The fourth and fifth letters are written as they are in the word.
The last three letters have been coded by taking the preceding letters.
3. In a certain code, ABHIJIT is written as CEJLLLV. How will BROTHER be written in that code?

A. ETRVKGU B. DUQWJHT C . DURWJIT D . EUQWKHT

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
There are 8 letters in the word.
The codes for the first three letters can be obtained by taking the following letters.
The fourth and fifth letters are written as they are in the word.
The last three letters have been coded by taking the preceding letters.
4. In a certain code, COMPUTER is written as RFUVQNPC. How will MEDICINE be written in that code?

A. ETRVKGU B. DUQWJHT C . DURWJIT D . EUQWKHT

Answer: Option C
5. In a certain code, HANGER is written as TDIMCG. How is KURESH be written in that code?

A. JRGQWJ B. LVSFTI C . MSTGUJ D . MVTFUI

Answer: Option A
6. In a certain code, MENTION is written as LNEITNO. How is PATTERN written in that code?

A. OTAETNR B. ATAETNR C . STAETNR D . OTAESNR

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In the given word, we can analyse that,
M is decreased by 1, M-1 = L, and other words are interchanged,
EN - NE
TI - IT
ON - NO
So PATTERN will be
P -1 O
AT - TA
TE - ET
RN - NR
7. In a certain code, TOGETHER is written as RQEGRJCT. In the same code, PAROLE will be written as,?

A. RYPQJG B. NCPQJG C . RCPQJG D . NCPQJC

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The letters at the odd positions are moved two steps backward and the letters at even positions are moved two steps forward to get the value. So PAROLE will be NCPQJG
8. If COMPLETED is coded as MOCELPDET, then DIRECTION will be coded as ?

A. RIETCENOI B. RIDTCENOI C . RIDTCENOJ D . SIDTCENOI

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
In given word, word is divided into three parts like
COM+PLE+TED, then these parts are written in reverse order as
MOC+ELP+DET
So DIRECTION will be DIR+ECT+ION,
which will be RIDTCENOI
9. If FRIEND is coded as HUMJTK, how is CANDLE written in that code ?

A. FYOBOC B. EDRIRL C . DCQHQK D . DEQJQM

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth letters of th word are respectively moved two, three, four, five, six and seven steps forward to obtain the corresponding letters of the code.
So CANDLE will be coded as EDRIRL.
10. If COOL is coded as DQRP, then write the code for HOT?

A. IQW B. JQW C . IQX D . IPW

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In COOL, first letter is increased by 1, second by 2, third by 3 and so on.
So HOT will be coded as,
H+1 I
O+2 Q
T+3 W
So it will be IQW

1. Cow: Calf :: Lioness: ………….

A. Cub B. Lion C . pub D . None of these

Answer: Option B
2. Cardiology:: Heart:: Zoology: ……………….

A. Science B. insect C . Eggs D . None

Answer: Option D
3. Sky: Ground:: Ceiling:……………

A. Road B. Ground C . Floor D . None of these

Answer: Option C
4. Moon: satellite:: Earth:?

A. Sun B. Planet C . Solar system D . Asteroid

Answer: Option B
5. Influenza: virus:: Typhoid:?

A. Bacillus B. parasite C . protozoa D . Bacteria

Answer: Option D
6. Melt: Liquid:: Freeze: ?

A. Ice B. Condense C . Solid D . crystal

Answer: Option D
7. Paw: cat:: Hoof:?

A. Horse B. Lion C . Lamb D . Elephant

Answer: Option A
8. Bank: River:: Coast: ?

A. Flood B. Waves C . Sea Beach

Answer: Option C
9. Ocean: Water:: Glacier:?

A. Refrigerator B. Ice C . Mountain D . Cave

Answer: Option B
10. Reading: Knowledge:: Work:?

A. Experience B. Engagement C . Employment D . Experiment

Answer: Option A

1. 2, 10, 26, 50, ___, 122.

A. 82 B. 90 C . 80 D . 62

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Here the series of the form ([latex]{1}^{2}[/latex] + 1), ([latex]{2}^{2}[/latex] + 1), [latex]{2}^{2}[/latex] + 1), .......
2. Look at this series: 14, 28, 20, 40, 32, 64, . . . What number should come next?

A. 52 B. 56 C . 86 D . 98

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
This is an alternating multiplication and subtracting series: First, multiply by 2 and then subtract 8.
Rule = (1st no.) (1st x 2 = 2nd no.) (2nd - 8 = 3rd no.) (3rd x 2 = 4th no.)....
Now (14) (14 x 2 = 28) (28 - 8 = 20) (20 x 2 = 40) (40 - 8 = 32) (32 x 2 = 64) (64 - 8 = 56)...
So the answer is b = 56.
3. Look at this series: 5.2, 4.8, 4.4, 4, . . . What number should come next?

A. 3 B. 3.6 C . 3.5 D . 3.3

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
In this simple subtraction series, each number decreases by 0.4.
Rule = (1st no.) (1st no. - 0.4 = 2nd no.) (2nd no. - 0.4 = 3rd number)...
Now (5.2) (5.2 - 0.4 = 4.8) (4.8 - 0.4 = 4.4) (4.4 - 0.4 = 4) (4 - 0.4 = 3.6) ...
So the answer is d = 3.6
4. 84 78 72 66 60 54 48 What number should come next?

A. 44 34 B. 42 36 C . 42 32 D . 40 34

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
In this simple subtraction series, each number is 6 less than the previous number.
Rule = (1st number) (1st no - 6 = 2nd no.) (2nd no - 6 = 3rd no). . .
Now (84) (84 - 6 = 78) (78 - 6 = 72) (72 - 6 = 66) (66 - 6 = 60) (60 - 6 = 54) (54 - 6 = 48) (48 - 6 = 42) (42 - 6 = 36).
So the answer is b = 42 36
5. Look at this series: 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, . . . What number should come next?

A. 7 B. 10 C 15 D . 20

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
This alternating addition series begins with 3;
then 1 is added to give 4;
then 3 is added to give 7;
then 1 is added, and so on.
Rule = (first number + 1) (second number + 3) (third number + 1) (fourth number + 3)...
Now The series is 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12...
(3 + 1 = 4), (4 + 3 = 7), (7 + 1 = 8), (8 + 3 = 11), (11 + 1 = 12) (12 + 3 = 15)...
So the answer is d = 15.
6. Look at this series: 31, 29, 24, 22, 17, . . . What number should come next?

A. 15 B. 14 C . 13 D . 12

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
This is a simple alternating subtraction series, which subtracts 2, then 5.
Rule = (first number - 2) (second number - 5) (third number - 2) (fourth number - 5)...
Now The series is 31, 29, 24, 22, 17, . . .
(31 - 2 = 29), (29 - 5 = 24), (24 - 2 = 22), (22 - 5 = 17), (17 - 2 = 15)...
So the answer is a = 15.
7. Find the wrong number in the series. 1, 2, 6, 15, 31, 56, 91

A. 31 B. 71 C . 81 D . 91

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The difference odd the two consecutive numbers are
1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 35.
+[latex]{1}^{2}[/latex] , +[latex]{2}^{2}[/latex], +[latex]{3}^{2}[/latex],+[latex]{4}^{2}[/latex],+[latex]{5}^{2}[/latex],+[latex]{6}^{2}[/latex]
Here 35 is is wrong. wrong answer 91
8. Find the wrong number in the series. 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, 37, 50, 64

A. 5 B. 26 C . 64 D . 17

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
[latex]{1}^{2}[/latex] + 1 , [latex]{2}^{2}[/latex] + 1, [latex]{3}^{2}[/latex] + 1 .........[latex]{8}^{2}[/latex] + 1 = 65
But 64 has been given here. So our wrong number is 64
9. Find the missing number in the following series. 512, 256, 64, 32, ?

A. 16 B. 4 C . 8 D . 10

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
[latex]\frac{512}{2}[/latex] = 256
[latex]\frac{256}{4}[/latex] = 64
[latex]\frac{64}{2}[/latex] = 32
[latex]\frac{32}{4}[/latex]= 8.
10. Find the missing number in the following series. 2, 3, 6, 15, 45, ?

A. 95 B. 105.5 C . 147 D . 157.5

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
2 × 1.5 = 3 3 × 2 = 6 6 × 2.5 = 15 15 × 3 = 45 45 × 3.5 = 157.5