Alpha-Numeric

CHAPTER13 Sequence Puzzle & Logical

Sequence of Words
Alpha-Numeric Sequence Puzzle
jumbled sequence of some letters, numbers and symbols is given, follo.»ed
of questions, a b.) certain

may be any Of the followingtypes •

tions
asked
questions
(letters, numbers or symbols) gatigfying certain conditions in the given sequence.
To find elements
certain given relative position in the sequence.
1.
determinethe element at a
To
2. consisting of terms formed by a combination of the elements of the sequence, by
complete a wries
To
3. dcciphering the hidden pattern in relation to the position of the elements in the sequence,
from among a given set of combinations of elements, by finding the common
odd combination
To find the combinations share as per their positions In the given sequence.
other
propertywhich
iCal relationship between a given pair of combinations of elements, and then find a
find the analog with another given combination.
5.
To which holds same relationship
combination
Solved oxamplog
arrangement of symbols, letters and numbers to answer the questionsgiven below it
say the following

immediatelyfollowedby
conson ants are there in the above arrangement each of which is
many such
immediately preceded by a symbol?
but not
consonant
(3) Two (4) Three
(2) One
Nil while remaining
letters of English alp habet, five letters namely A, E, I, O, U are vowels,
of the 26
weknowthat
consonants.
are
may be shown as under
satisfying the given conditions
Theconsonants

such consonant.
thereis only one
Clearly,
is (2).
Hence,the answer the left end and fifteenth
from the right
middle of the ninth from
is exactly in the
of the following
Which
arrangement?
erdin the above
O.
from the right, the fifteenth element
is 7, Counting
from the left, the ninth element
counting
dearly, P.
midway
character between 7 and @ is
The

Hence,the answer is (1).

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Ex.3 Which of the following groups of elements will come in place of th
e question
given below? markin
the
K 26 5 SF

Clearly, first and second elements of each term move two steps
and four steps
element of each
to give the first element of the next term. The pattern is repeated term
in the su movesnine
Now, the letter 9 steps ahead of K is 8; the letter 2 steps behind bsequent
8 is L andthe
L is 5. Thus, the missingterm is 8 L 5. Hence, the answeris (1). lett
Ex.4 Basedon the positionsin the abovearrangement,if F : T & E, thenK
* 7 s?
(4)09t
Sol. Obsening the given analogous pair, we find that the coresponding elements
of boththeterms
same position from the beginning and end of the given arrangement.
Now, K, and * and 7 are respectively 7th, 6th and 9th elements from the left
end in thegiven
The 7th, 6th and 9th elements from the right end are O, 9 and Q respectively.
Thus,the
@ 9 Q. Hence, the answer is (1).

EXERCISE-I
Directions (Q. 1 to Q.5) : Study the followingarrangementcarefullyand ans»erthequestims

1. Which of the following is the seventh to the right of the eighteenthfrom the rightend?

2. If the order of the last fifteen elements is reversed, which of the followingwill be fifthto therightoiii
from the left end?

and
Three of the following four are alike in a certain way on the basis of abovearrangement
hemi
3.
a group. Which one does not belong to that group?

andU areinterc+
4. If the positions of E and A are interchangedand similarlythe positionsof R
by a vowel?
how many symbolswill be there each of which is either precededor followed
(4) Three
One
(1) (2) Two (3) Four
arrangement?
5. What should come in place of question mark on the basis of the above

(4)D6P
followingarrangement
Directions (Q. 6 to Q.IO) : These questionsare basedon the
and numbers.
W)
preceded
immediately
which is
6. HOW'many such numbers are there in the arrangementeach of
but not immediately followed by a letter? (4) firee
in
(1) Nil (2) One (3) Two elements
of the
the positions
7. Three of the following four are alike in a certain way based on
to the grouP•
arrangementand hence form a group. Which one does not belong

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k'tter of pairs of &$cent ktter
of B.$•c€nt ard ra.n&t
t',
the sane? •Stten

(4) Al tFe three are ee in

the exh of is
3 a ramber
S'
preceded
(4) Three

BRAIN TEASERS
arangnent careful* ard questionsgiven
1 to Q. 15):

is the seventh to the of the eighteenth from right

is reversed , which of the fobowirg be fifth to right of twelfthfrom

•st fifteen

are aEke a certain way on the basis of abo•vearrargment and hence fom a group.
that group?
rd be}ocg to (4)NKS
(2) PSI
(3)
K2M
mark on the basis of arrargment?
in piece oi queston

(3)1HC (4)KSP
(2)3NP
;ssp
urangnent,
S 7S3B:?
(3)PTM (4)TML2

ANSWERS
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Class Vll

Logical Sequence of Words

words are given and numbered,
In this type of questions,certain interxelated followed
nqe these
sequence based on a common property and then choose the correctly graded sequ
Some common sequences have been discussed below;
1. Sequence of occurrence of events
or various stages in a process
Solved examples
Ex. 1 Arrange the following in a meaningful sequence:
(1) Consultation (2) Illness (3) Doctor
(4) Treatment
(5) Recovery

sol. Clearly, illness occurs first. Then one goes to a doctor and after consultation with him,

•ms, the correctorder is 2, 3, 1, 4.5. Hence the answer is (1)

Ex.2 Arrange the followingin a logical order:
(2) Death (3) Funeral (4) Marriage
(1) Birth
(5) Education

Sol. Clearly the given words when arranged in the order of various events as they occur in a man'slife,
sequence: Birth, Education, Marriage. Death, Funeral,
So the correct order becomes 1, 5, 4, 2, 3
Hence the answer is (2).
2. Sequence of objects in a class
or group, from part to the whole
Solved examples
general
Ex-3 Arrange the following in a meaningful order, from particular to
(2) Community (3) Member (4) Locality
(1) Family
(5) Country

community. The communitylivesinal@

Sol. Clearly a member is a part of a family, which in turn is a part of
which lives within a country.
Thus, the correctorder is 3, 1, 2, 4, 5.
Hence the answer is (1).
Ex-4 Arrange the following in a logical order :
(4) palm
(1) Shoulder (2) Wrist (3) Elbow

(5) Finger
(2)3, 1, 4,
arranged
Sol. Clearly, wc are given the names of parts of a hand, which may be
5 or
Finger, which is Ii 3, 2, 4,
(J) From top to bottom, i.e., Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Palm,
which is 5, 4, 2, 3, 1
(2) From bottomto top, i.e., Finger, Palm, Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder,
provided.
Out of these, the sequence 5, 4, 2, 3, I is given in the alternatives
Hence the answer is (4).

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3. Sequence of increasing I decreasing size,
value, intensity etc.
Solved examples
in a logical sequence from small to big •
the following
(2) nat (3)Cottage (4) House
(6)Mansion
pabce

1, 4, 6, 5
(1)3,2,
various dwelling units, when ananged in increasing order of their sites, form the
thenamesof sequence
House, Bungalow, Mansion, Palace.
Flat,
order is 3, 2, 4, 1, 6, 5
T'msthecortect
is (3).
the answer
logical order :
the followingin a
Arrange
E6
(2) Iron (3) Sand (4) Platinum

(S)Damond

thegivennames when arranged in order of increasing values, i.e., from cheapest to the most expensive,
Iron, Gold, Diamond, Platinum.
6m thesequence: Sand,
thecorrectorderis 3, 2, 1, 5, 4
Tnus,
Hencethe answer is (2).

4. Sequence in which a chain of given

objects is formed c..
Solved examples
thefollowingin a meaningful sequence :
L7 Arrange
(l)Phrase (2) Letter (3) Word (4) Sentence

Agroup
of lettersmakes a word. A "up of wordS makes a phrase. A group of phrases makesa sentence.
Tms,thecorrect
orderis 2, 3, 1, 4
Hencethe answer is (3).
Ed Arrange
the following in, a logical order:
(l)Frog (2) Eagle (4) Snake
(3) Grasshopper
(5)Grass

Clearly,
a grasshopperfeeds and an eagle feeds
on grass, a frog feeds on a grasshopper, a snake feeds on frog
onasnake.Thus,
a food-chain is formed.
So,thecorrect
orderis 5, 3, 1, 4, 2
Hencethe
answer is (3).

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 EXERCISE-2
Direction (Q.l to Q. 15) :ln each of the followingquestions, arrange the gitæn
wordsin a
and then choose the most appropriate sequence from among the altematives
provided
belaæ
1. (l) Honey (2) Flower (3) Bee
(4) Wax

2. (1) Police (2) Punishment (3) Crime

(4) Justice
(5) Judgement

3. (I) College (2) Child (3) Salary

(4) School
(5) Employment

4. (I) Andhra Pradesh (2) Universe (3) Tirupati (4) World

(5) India

5. (I) AtomicAge (2) Metallic Age (3) Stone Age

(4) Alloy
Age

6. (1) Post-box (2) Letter (3) Envelope (4) Qelivery

(5) Clearance

7. (1) Curd (2) Grass (3) Butter (4) Milk

(5) Cow

8. (I) Butterfly (2)Cocoon (3)Egg (4)Wom

9. (I) Study (2) Job (3) Examination (4) Eam

(5) Apply

10. (I) District (2) Village (3) State (4) Town

(5) City

11. (I) Cutting (2) Dish (3) Vegetable (4) Market

(5) Cooking

12. (1) Table (2) Tree (3) Wood (4) Seed

(5) Plant
2,

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(3) Prescribe (4) Diagnose
(2) Fever
poctor
(1)
13' Medicine
(5)
(3) Deca (4) Kilo
(2)Centi
Hecto
(I)
14.
peci
(5)

(2) Plant (3) Saree (4) Cotton

Yarn
(1)
15.
(5)cloth

BRAIN TEASERS
Q.20): Arrange the given words in a meaningful sequence and then choose the correct
Direction(Q.16 to
alternatives provided below each questions:
sequencefrom among the
2.Family 3.Newly Married Couple 4.Clan
1.Caste
16.

5.Species
(2)3,4,5,1,2 (4) 4,5,3,2,1

2. Recommendation 3.Arrival 4. Discussion

I.Presentation
17.
5. Introduction
(2)3,5,4,2,1 (3) 5,3,

2. Feline 3. Leapord 4. Mammal

18. 1, Animal
5. Vertebrate
6. Cat
(2) 1,3,5,4,2,6 (3) 1,4,3,2,5,6 (4) 1,5,4,2,3,6

19. I. Probation
2. Interview 3. Selection 4. Appointment

5. Advertisment 6. Application
(2)5,6,3,2,4,1
20. 1. Travel 2. Destination 3. Payment 4. Berth/Seat Number
5. Reservation 6. Availability of Berth/Seat number
(2)2,6,3,5,4,1

ANSWERS

19; , .20
3 1 4 1 2

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