NTS - National Testing Service Analytical Reasoning Puzzles Questions and Answers

Question 1

In a family of six (A, B, C, D, E, F), there are two married couples.
B, a doctor, is the father of E.
F is the grandfather of C and works as a contractor.
D is the grandmother of E and is a housewife.
The family has one doctor, one contractor, one nurse, one housewife, and two students.
Based on this information, who is the mother of C?

Accepted Answer

A

Answer

D

Answer

E

Answer

Cannot be determined

Question 2

A man starts from point P, walks 10 meters towards the East to reach point Q. He then turns to his right, walks 5 meters to reach point R. Next, he turns to his right, walks 15 meters to reach point S. Finally, he turns to his right again and walks 5 meters to reach point T. What is the direct distance between the starting point P and the final point T?

Accepted Answer

5 meters

Answer

10 meters

Answer

15 meters

Answer

20 meters

Question 3

In a specific code language, the word 'MASTER' is coded as 'OCUVGT'. Following the same coding rule, how would the word 'LABOUR' be coded?

Accepted Answer

NCDQWT

Answer

NCBQTW

Answer

MCDQWT

Answer

NCDQVT

Question 4

Five boxes, P, Q, R, S, and T, are of different weights. R is heavier than only T. P is heavier than S but lighter than Q. Which of the following boxes is the heaviest?

Accepted Answer

Q

Answer

P

Answer

S

Answer

R

Question 5

A manager is forming a three-person committee from employees J, K, L, M, N, and P. The committee must follow these rules:
- Either J or K must be on the committee, but not both.
- If L is on the committee, M must also be on it.
- N cannot be on the committee if L is on it.
Which of the following is an acceptable committee?

Accepted Answer

{J, L, M}

Answer

{K, L, N}

Answer

{J, K, P}

Answer

{L, M, N}

Question 6

Consider the following statements:
1. All engineers are good at mathematics.
2. No artist is good at mathematics.
3. Ali is an engineer.
Based on these statements, which conclusion is logically certain?

Accepted Answer

Ali is not an artist.

Answer

Ali is an artist.

Answer

Some artists are engineers.

Answer

Ali is not good at mathematics.