Analytical Reasoning Questions with Solutions

Five friends $A$, $B$, $C$, $D$, $E$ travel from Goa to five cities: Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Varanasi, Bangalore using bus, train, airplane, car, boat (all distinct). Given: $C$ goes to Bangalore by car; $D$ goes by boat; $B$ goes to Kolkata by airplane; $E$ goes by train; the Delhi traveller did not use the boat; Goa has no bus to Delhi or Chennai. Who travelled to Delhi?

There are 6561 balls, out of which 1 is heavy. Find the minimum number of weighings required to find the heavy ball.

Rajita has a unique way of attempting a question paper having 50 questions. She starts from question 1 and attempts all questions which are in A.P. with a common difference of 3 in the forward direction (and 3 in the reverse direction). If she reaches a stage when she cannot attempt any more questions, she starts in the reverse direction with the first unanswered question. She repeats the process, and whenever she cannot proceed further, she reverses her direction again, starting with the first unanswered question. Which is the last question that she answers if she attempts all the 50 questions?

Rajita has a unique way of attempting a question paper having 50 questions. She starts from question 1 and attempts all questions which are in A.P. with a common difference of 3 in the forward direction (and 3 in the reverse direction). If she reaches a stage when she cannot attempt any more questions, she starts in the reverse direction with the first unanswered question. She repeats the process, and whenever she cannot proceed further, she reverses her direction again, starting with the first unanswered question. Which is the 20th question Rajita answers?

There are 13 identical-looking balls, one of which is odd in weight (it is not known whether it is heavier or lighter). What is the minimum number of weighings on a common balance needed to find the odd ball?

At the first interview, the following candidates appear: A, B and D. Which of the following combinations can be called for the interview to be held the next week?

Four people K, L, M, N have different blood groups (A, B, AB, O). L does not have A or AB. N has neither B nor O. M does not have O. Then who has blood group O?

In five flats, one above the other, five professionals live. The professor has to go up to meet his IAS officer friend. The doctor is equally friendly to all and has to go up as frequently as go down. The engineer has to go up to meet his MLA friend, above whose flat lives the Professor's friend. From the ground floor to the top floor, in what order do the five professionals live?

Four players A, B, C and D have to form two pairs. However, no pair can play together more than seven times in a row. A and B have played seven games in a row. C and D have played three in a row. C does not want to play with A. Who should play with B?

Three ladies X, Y and Z marry three men A, B and C. X is married to A. Y is not married to an engineer. Z is not married to a doctor. C is not a doctor and A is a lawyer. Then which of the following statements is correct?

There are eight poets, namely, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W, in respect of whom questions are being asked in the examination. The first four are ancient poets and the last four are modern poets. The question on ancient and modern poets is being asked in alternate years. Those who like W also like V; those who like S like R also. The examiner who sets the question is not likely to ask a question on S because he has written an article on him. But he likes S. Last year a question was asked on U. Considering these facts, on whom is the question most likely to be asked this year?

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