Reasoning Questions for SBI PO Clerks

Directions (1-3): Each of these questions is based on the following information:

  • (i) Y % Z means Y is the brother of Z.
  • (ii) Y @ Z means Y is the mother of Z.
  • (iii) Y $ Z means Y is the father of Z.
  • (iv) Y * Z means Y is the son of Z.
1. Which of the following expression shows the relation that M is mother of G?                                        (2)

  1. (1) S % Q @ M % G
  2. (2) M @ S % R % G
  3. (3) M @B % S $ G
  4. (4) G @ B $ N % M
  5. (5) None of these
2. If the expression P%Y@G*K is definitely true, then which of the following is not true?                                (3)

  1. (1) K is father of G
  2. (2) G is nephew of P
  3. (3) K is wife of Y
  4. (4) Y is wife of K
  5. (5) G is son of Y
3. If the expression A $ B * Q @ R is definitely true, then which of the following is true?                              (3)

  1. (1) R is daughter of A
  2. (2) R is son of Q
  3. (3) Q is mother of R
  4. (4) None of these
  5. (5) Q is father of B
Directions (4-5): Read the given information carefully and answer the given questions.
Each of the six friends P, Q, R, S, T and U has a different weight. S is heavier than only two friends. R is heavier than S but lighter than Q. Q is not the heaviest person. T is heavier than U and P.4. Who among the following is the lightest?                                                                                        (4)

  1. (1) U
  2. (2) P
  3. (3) Q
  4. (4) Either (a) or (b)
  5. (5) None of these
5. If U is lightest person then who among the following is 2nd lightest person?                                (1)

  1. (1) P
  2. (2) R
  3. (3) S
  4. (4) U
  5. (5) None of these