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