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SSC JE 2025 Reasoning Test - 4
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  • Question 1/10
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    Aman starts from point A and walks 5 km north. He turns left and walks 10 km. He turns left and walks 15 km. He turns to the left and walks 5 km. Finally, he turns left and walks 10 km.

    In which direction is he now from the starting point A?

    Solutions

    Let's solve it step-by-step:

    Aman starts at point A (0,0).

    1. Walks 5 km North → Position = (0, 5)

    2. Turns Left (towards West) and walks 10 km → Position = (-10, 5)

    3. Turns Left (towards South) and walks 15 km → Position = (-10, -10)

    4. Turns Left (towards East) and walks 5 km → Position = (-5, -10)

    5. Turns Left (towards North) and walks 10 km → Position = (-5, 0)

    So final position is (-5, 0) which is 5 km West of the starting point A.

    Correct Answer: West

  • Question 2/10
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    Eight friends P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting in two rows facing each other. Each row has four persons.

    Q and R are sitting in front of each other.

    R is an immediate neighbour of S.

    W is to the immediate right of T (assume Row 1 faces North and Row 2 faces South).

    U is facing a person who is an immediate neighbour of W.

    P is diagonally opposite T (e.g., if T is at position X1​, P is at position Y4​ where X1​ is the first seat in Row 1 and Y4​ is the last seat in Row 2).

    V is neither next to R nor at any end position.

    Which pair of friends is sitting in front of each other?

    Solutions

    Let's analyze the arrangement:

    From the given clues, the final seating arrangement comes out to be:

    Row 1 (facing North) Row 2 (facing South)
    T U
    W V
    R Q
    S P

    So the pairs facing each other are:

    • T ↔ U

    • W ↔ V

    • R ↔ Q

    • S ↔ P

    Correct Answer: W and V

  • Question 3/10
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    Two Statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

    Statements:

    Only a few Adults are Plumbers.

    Only a few Plumbers are Taxi drivers.

    Conclusions:

    I. Some Adults are Taxi drivers.

    II. All Plumbers can never be Taxi drivers.

    Solutions

    Understanding the Logic Problem

    This question is a classic example of a syllogism problem in logical reasoning. We are given two statements and two conclusions. Our task is to determine which conclusions logically follow from the given statements, assuming the statements are absolutely true, even if they contradict common knowledge.

    The key phrase in the statements is "Only a few". In logical reasoning based on syllogisms, the phrase "Only a few A are B" has a specific meaning:

    • Some A are B.
    • Some A are not B.

    Let's break down the given statements using this understanding.

    Analyzing the Statements

    We have two statements:

    Statement 1: Only a few Adults are Plumbers.

    Based on the definition of "Only a few", this statement implies:

    • Some Adults are Plumbers.
    • Some Adults are not Plumbers.

    Statement 2: Only a few Plumbers are Taxi drivers.

    Again, applying the definition of "Only a few", this statement implies:

    • Some Plumbers are Taxi drivers.
    • Some Plumbers are not Taxi drivers.

    Evaluating the Conclusions

    Now, let's examine each conclusion to see if it logically follows from the statements.

    Conclusion I: Some Adults are Taxi drivers.

    This conclusion attempts to establish a direct relationship between "Adults" and "Taxi drivers". The statements provide links between "Adults" and "Plumbers", and between "Plumbers" and "Taxi drivers".

    • From Statement 1, we know some Adults are Plumbers and some are not.
    • From Statement 2, we know some Plumbers are Taxi drivers and some are not.

    While it is possible that some of the "Adults who are Plumbers" might also be among the "Plumbers who are Taxi drivers", the statements do not guarantee this connection. There is no definite link established between the set of "Adults" and the set of "Taxi drivers" that guarantees "Some Adults are Taxi drivers" must be true. It's a possibility, but not a certainty based *only* on the given statements.

    Therefore, Conclusion I does not logically follow from the statements.

    Conclusion II: All Plumbers can never be Taxi drivers.

    This conclusion is about the relationship between "Plumbers" and "Taxi drivers". Let's look at Statement 2 again:

    Statement 2: Only a few Plumbers are Taxi drivers.

    As we established, "Only a few Plumbers are Taxi drivers" means:

    • Some Plumbers are Taxi drivers.
    • Some Plumbers are not Taxi drivers.

    The fact that "Some Plumbers are not Taxi drivers" is true directly means that it is impossible for *all* Plumbers to be Taxi drivers. If even one Plumber is not a Taxi driver, then the statement "All Plumbers are Taxi drivers" is false. The conclusion "All Plumbers can never be Taxi drivers" is equivalent to saying "It is impossible for all Plumbers to be Taxi drivers". Since we know that some Plumbers are not Taxi drivers, it is indeed impossible for all of them to be Taxi drivers.

    Therefore, Conclusion II logically follows from Statement 2.

    Summary of Conclusions

    Based on our analysis:

    • Conclusion I: Some Adults are Taxi drivers - Does NOT follow.
    • Conclusion II: All Plumbers can never be Taxi drivers - Does Follow.

    Thus, only Conclusion II logically follows from the given statements.

    Statement/Conclusion Analysis Logical Follows?
    Statement 1: Only a few Adults are Plumbers. Some Adults are Plumbers; Some Adults are not Plumbers. N/A
    Statement 2: Only a few Plumbers are Taxi drivers. Some Plumbers are Taxi drivers; Some Plumbers are not Taxi drivers. N/A
    Conclusion I: Some Adults are Taxi drivers. No guaranteed link between Adults and Taxi drivers from statements. No
    Conclusion II: All Plumbers can never be Taxi drivers. 'Some Plumbers are not Taxi drivers' from Statement 2 implies 'All Plumbers cannot be Taxi drivers'. Yes

    Revision Table: Syllogism Key Terms

    Term Meaning in Syllogism (Only a few logic)
    Only a few A are B Means "Some A are B" AND "Some A are not B".
    Some A are B Existence of at least one element that is A and B. Does not exclude the possibility of 'All A are B' or 'No A are B' unless other statements/context restrict it.
    All A are B Every element of set A is also in set B.
    No A are B No element of set A is in set B.

    Additional Information: Logic Reasoning Tips

    Here are some tips for solving logic reasoning and syllogism problems, especially those involving "Only a few":

    • Understand "Only a few": Remember its dual meaning: "Some" and "Some not". This is crucial for correct deductions.
    • Avoid Assumptions: Only use the information given in the statements. Do not use your outside knowledge or make assumptions based on common sense.
    • Draw Venn Diagrams (Optional): For some, visualizing the sets and their relationships using Venn diagrams can be helpful, but be careful with "Only a few" as it represents overlapping areas and non-overlapping areas within the first set.
    • Analyze Conclusions Carefully: Check if the conclusion is *necessarily* true based *only* on the statements. If there is even one possible scenario where the conclusion is false, it does not logically follow.
    • "Can never be": This phrase means "It is impossible for". To prove "All X can never be Y", you need to show that "Some X are not Y" is true based on the statements.
  • Question 4/10
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    Select the term from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

    A5Z, B7X, D11U, G19Q, ?

    Solutions

    The correct answer is: K35L

    Explanation:

    Observe the pattern in each term:

    Term Letters Numbers
    A5Z A → B → D → G → K (letter jumps: +1, +2, +3, +4) 5 → 7 → 11 → 19 → 35 (increases by +2, +4, +8, +16 i.e., ×2 pattern)
    Z → X → U → Q → L (reverse alphabet jumps -2, -3, -4, -5)    

    Z → X → U → Q → L (reverse alphabet jumps -2, -3, -4, -5) 

  • Question 5/10
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    In a certain code 'BREAKDOWN' is written as 'BFSCJMVNC'. How 'ORGANISED' written in that code?

    Solutions

    Let’s decode the pattern:

    Given:

    BREAKDOWN → BFSCJMVNC

    Write the mapping letter by letter:

    Original B R E A K D O W N
    Coded B F S C J M V N C

    Now observe the shifts:

    • B → B : No change (0)

    • R → F : -12

    • E → S : +14

    • A → C : +2

    • K → J : -1

    • D → M : +9

    • O → V : +7

    • W → N : -9

    • N → C : -11

    This same irregular pattern repeats for the next word ORGANISED.

    Applying the same sequence of shifts:

    O R G A N I S E D
    +0 −12 +14 +2 −1 +9 +7 −9 −11

    Convert:

    • O → P

    • R → F → Actually applying −12 → S (Check options)

    • G +14 = U (but options show H pattern)

    Since the shift pattern is consistent but directly verifying options is faster:

    Check each option encoding back:

    The correct pattern match is:

    PSHBMCDRH

  • Question 6/10
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    Select the option figure which is embedded in the given figure. (Rotation is NOT allowed).

    Solutions

    The embedded part of this image is:

    Hence, the correct answer is "Option (1)".

  • Question 7/10
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    Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster.

    CODE ∶ ELHZ ∶∶ FISH ∶ HFWC ∶∶ LION ∶ ? 

    Solutions

    We observe the pattern:

    • CODE → ELHZ

    • FISH → HFWC

    Check the shift pattern letter-wise:

    | C→E | O→L | D→H | E→Z |
    | +2 | -3 | +4 | -5 |

    Apply the same pattern to LION:

    L + 2 = N

    I - 3 = F

    O + 4 = S

    N - 5 = I

    So LION → NFSI

    ✅ Correct Answer: NFSI

  • Question 8/10
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    A man runs 20 meters towards east and turns right, runs for 15 meters and again turns right. Now the man runs for 10 meters and again turns to his left. Now he again runs for 10 meters and turns to his left. From here the man runs for 20 meters and once more turns to his left and runs for 12 meters. Now which direction the man is facing?

    Solutions

    Let's track the direction step-by-step.

    Start: Facing East

    1. Runs 20 m East → still facing East

    2. Turns Right → now facing South

    3. Runs 15 m South

    4. Turns Right → now facing West

    5. Runs 10 m West

    6. Turns Left → now facing South

    7. Runs 10 m South

    8. Turns Left → now facing East

    9. Runs 20 m East

    10. Turns Left → now facing North

    11. Runs 12 m North

    Final Direction = North

    Correct Answer: North

  • Question 9/10
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    Complete the analogy by selecting the correct option that follows the same pattern:

    If 'Book' is to 'Reading', then 'Knife' is to:

    Solutions

    The correct answer is Cutting because just as a book is used for reading, a knife is used for cutting.

  • Question 10/10
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    Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in a logical and meaningful order.

    1. Sentence

    2. Letter

    3. Paragraph

    4. Chapter

    5. Book

    Solutions

    To arrange the words in a logical and meaningful order (from largest to smallest):

    • Book contains Chapters

    • Each Chapter contains Paragraphs

    • Each Paragraph contains Sentences

    • Each Sentence contains Letters

    So the correct sequence is:

    Book → Chapter → Paragraph → Sentence → Letter

    Which corresponds to:

    5, 4, 3, 1, 2

    Correct Answer: 5, 4, 3, 1, 2

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