Reasoning Questions for LIC AAO

The Life Insurance Corporation of India has issued recruitment notification on 1st March 2019 for the post of Assistant Administrative Officer. The total number of vacancies under LIC AAO 2019 is 569. The recruitment will be done in three phases. First of all preliminary exam will be held tentatively in the month of May followed by the Mains exam, which will be held tentatively in the month of June. Then interview will be conducted for the candidates who successfully clear the prelims and mains exam.

LIC AAO Prelims 2019 Exam Pattern

Now let us have a quick overview of the pattern of the LIC AAO prelims exam.

Sections	Maximum Questions	Maximum Marks	Cut-off marks		Duration	Mode
			SC/ST	Others
Reasoning Ability	35	35	16	18	20 minutes	Hindi & English
Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	16	18	20 minutes	Hindi & English
English Language with special emphasis on grammar, vocabulary & comprehension	30	30	9	10	20 minutes	English

The unique thing in LIC AAO prelims 2019 exam is that the English Language is of qualifying nature. The marks obtained in English language section will not be included in the total marks. So, the total marks depend upon the marks obtained in Reasoning Aptitude and Quantitative Aptitude sections. In this article, we’ll be discussing different chapters of Reasoning Ability and we’ll also be discussing new pattern Reasoning Questions important for LIC AAO 2019 exam.

 

Mantra for boosting score

The only mantra to boost the prelims score is “Excel the Reasoning and Quants Section.” Reasoning Ability is one of the scoring sections which can be mastered by sheer practice. Higher the number of practiced questions higher the chances to score better. So, aspirants have to practice more number of questions so that they get used to the pattern and topics covered under Reasoning Ability section.

Syllabus of Reasoning Ability for LIC AAO 2019

The Reasoning section is divided into two categories – Logical Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning. Generally Verbal Reasoning is treated as Reasoning section because maximum number of questions in the exam comes from this category only, but Logical Reasoning has its own importance and a it provides a small number of questions in the exam.

Logical Reasoning Questions for LIC AAO 2019

This section checks the analytical ability of the aspirants through the chapters like Inequality, Statement and Assumption, Statement and Conclusion, Statement and Argument, Syllogism etc. With reference to LIC AAO, only Inequality and Syllogism are the ones that could come in the exam. So, here we will discuss only these two chapters.

I. Inequalities Questions for LIC AAO 2019 - Under this chapter, signs like greater than(>), less than(<), equals to(=), greater than equals to(≥), less than equals to(≤) play vital role in solving the question. In these questions, relationship between two or more elements is asked on the basis of these signs only. Inequalities can be asked in the following different patterns.

Pattern 1:

Directions: In these questions, relationship between different elements is shown in the statement. The statements are followed by three conclusions. Choose the correct answer on the basis of information given below.

Statements: Y < X < W, Y < I > L, C = F < L, S > D > C
Conclusions: W < I, S > F, I > C

A. None of the conclusions follow
B. Either conclusion I or III follows
C. Only conclusion III follows
D. Only conclusions II and III follow
E. All the conclusions follow

Explanation –

Statements:                Y < X < W,                    Y < I > L,                       C = F < L,                      S > D > C
Conclusions:   W < I,               S > F,                I > C

For conclusion I: W < I
From statements I and II, we get: I > Y < W
Here, we get the opposite signs between W and I. Thus no relation can be established between them.
Hence conclusion I do not follow.
For conclusion II: S > F
From statements III and IV, we get:
S > C = F
Here, the common sign between S and F is '>'. Thus S > F.
Hence conclusion II follows.
For conclusion III: I > C
From statements II and III, we get:
I > L > C = F
Here, the common sign between I and C is '>'. Thus I > C.
Hence conclusion III follows.

Thus only conclusions II and III follow.
Hence option D is correct.

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Inequalities Quiz for LIC AAO 2019
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Pattern 2: (Coded Inequalities are asked under this pattern.)

Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
‘A © B’ means ‘A is either smaller than or equal to B.’
‘A % B’ means ‘A is neither smaller than nor equal to B.’
‘A @ B’ means ‘A is either greater than or equal to B.’
‘A $ B’ means ‘A is neither greater than nor equal to B.’
‘A # B’ means ‘A is neither greater than nor smaller than B.’

Statements:    P © R, R # F, F @ T
Conclusions:   I. T © R                        II. F # P

A. if only conclusion I is true
B. if only conclusion II is true
C. if either conclusion I or II is true
D. if neither conclusion I nor II is true
E. if both conclusions I and II are true

Explanation –

As per the information given,
1. P © R means P ≤ R
2. R # F means R = F
3. F @ T means F ≥ T

So, the final equation will be, P ≤ R = F ≥ T

Now, the Conclusion I. T © R means T ≤ R
The Conclusion II. F # P means F = P

Let's check the Conclusions now,

Conclusion II:



Hence, only Conclusion I is true.
Hence option A is correct.

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Pattern 3:

Directions: Study the following question carefully and choose the right answer:
Which of the following expressions is true, if the given expression is true?
N > R ≤ S < T = M ≥ V
A. R = V
B. N > T
C. M > R
D. S < V
E. None of these

Explanation –

Check for Option A:

 
Check for Option B:

Check for Option C:

 
Check for Option D:

 

Hence, Option C is true.

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New Pattern Reasoning Inequalities for LIC AAO 2019
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Pattern 4:

Directions: Study the following question carefully and choose the right answer:
Which of the following symbols should be placed in the blank spaces respectively (in the same order from left to right) in order to complete the expression in such a manner than N > L and R < N hold definitely true?
P < R ≤ S = M ? N = K ? L
A. <, ≥
B. ≤, >
C. ≤, ≥
D. <, >
E. None of these

Explanation –

Hence, option D is correct.

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(II). Syllogism for LIC AAO 2019- Syllogism is based upon logic and relationship among the given classes. These types of questions check the logical ability of the aspirant.

Example:

Directions: In each question some statements followed by some conclusions. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements.

Statements:
No apple is a plum.
All plums are oranges.
All oranges are mangoes.

Conclusions:
I. All plums are mangoes.
II. At least some mangoes are oranges.

A. Neither I nor II follows
B. Only I follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Both I and II follow
E. Only II follows

Explanation –

Statements:
No apple is a plum.
All plums are oranges.
All oranges are mangoes.

Conclusions:
I. All plums are mangoes.
II. At least some mangoes are oranges.

All plums are oranges (A) + All oranges are mangoes (A) = A + A = All plums are mangoes. Hence, conclusion I follows.

All oranges are mangoes – converse – Some mangoes are oranges. Hence, conclusion II follows.

Hence option D is correct.

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Syllogism questions come in various other forms also, like – 3 statements and 3 conclusions, 3 statements and 4 conclusions etc. but with respect of the LIC AAO Prelims, this level of Syllogism is expected to come, as the cut-off is pre-decided here.

Verbal Reasoning Questions for LIC AAO 2019

Verbal reasoning includes a vast range of chapters that are commonly seen in any competitive exam.

I. Alphabet Test for LIC AAO 2019 - Alphabet test as the name suggests is based upon English letters. Various patterns are observed under this chapter, which we will be discussing.

Alphabet Test Questions for LIC AAO 2019 Pattern 1: Meaningful word formation

How many meaning full English words can be formed using the second, third, fifth and seventh letters of the word ‘KITCHEN’ using each letter once in each word?
A. Only one
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
E. None of these

Explanation –

Second, third, fifth and seventh letters of the word are I, T, H and N respectively.
The words formed from the letters = Hint and Thin
Hence, two words can be formed from the given letters above.
Hence, the correct answer is option C.

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Alphabet Test Questions for LIC AAO 2019 Pattern 2: Number of letters between same as English alphabet series.

How many pairs of letters are there in the word ‘COMMUNICATION’ which have as many letters between them in the word as in alphabetical series?
A. Only one
B. Three
C. Five
D. More than five
E. None of these

Explanation –

C	O	M	M	U	N	I	C	A	T	I	O	N
3	15	13	13	21	14	9	3	1	20	9	15	14

Possible Pairs:

C	O	M	M	U	N	I
3	15	13	13	21	14	9

M	M	U	N	I	C	A	T
13	13	21	14	9	3	1	20

O	N
15	14

N	I	C	A	T	I
14	9	3	1	20	9

M	M	U	N	I
13	13	21	14	9

And,

O	M	M
15	13	13

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

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Alphabet Test Questions for LIC AAO 2019 Pattern 3:

Each consonant of the word ‘TERMINATION’ is changed to the previous letter in the English alphabetical series and each vowel is changed to the next letter in the English alphabetical series. If the new alphabets thus formed are arranged in alphabetical order (from left to right), which of the following will be the sixth letter from the right end?
A. M

B. S
C. P
D. L
E. None of these

Explanation –
The given word:
T E R M I N A T I O N

Applying the above condition, we have new word:
S F Q L J M B S J P M

Now, arranging in alphabetical order (from left to right)
B F J J L M M P Q S S

Hence, M is sixth from the right.
Hence, the correct answer is option A.

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II. Alphanumeric Symbol Series Questions for LIC AAO 2019: A series made up of letters, numbers and symbols is given and questions are based upon that. This type of question is also observed in various different patterns, given as follows.

Old Pattern:

Direction: Study the following arrangement carefully and answer the following questions given below.
 
X Z 9 / E 4 + 5 D A % O P 3 I G @ L 1 W × 7 F S U 8 $ C 2 ?

Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and hence form a group. Which of the following is the one that does not belong to the group?
A. D%P
B. 1×7
C. I@1 
D. U$2
E. 5AO

Explanation–

The given sequence: X Z 9 / E 4 + 5 D A % O P 3 I G @ L 1 W × 7 F S U 8 $ C 2 ?
After analyzing the given options with their respective positions in the given sequence.

We can say that the pattern is that second element is second to the right of first element and third element is second to right of second element.
Here, the only option which does not follow the pattern is option (B) 1×7.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

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Alphanumeric Series for LIC AAO 2019 New Pattern 1: Number based series

Directions: Study the following numbers carefully and answer the questions given below.

5836 7469 8251 6293 4172

If the digits of all the numbers are to be arranged in ascending order within the number from right to left then the numbers thus formed are to be arranged in descending order from left to right then what would be the sum of second digit of third number from left end and third digit of fourth number from right end?
A. 12
B. 10
C. 7
D. 9
E. 11

Explanation –

We have,

The given sequence = 5836 7469 8251 6293 417

After arranging the digits of all the numbers in ascending order within the number from right to left, we get: 8653 9764 8521 9632 7421 

After, arranging the newly formed in descending order from left to right, we get:
9764 9632 8653 8521 7421

Here, third number from left end is ‘8653’ and second digit of ‘8653’ is ‘6’.
And, fourth number from right end is ‘9632’ and third digit of ‘9632’ is ‘3’.
Required Sum = 6 + 3 = 9

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

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Alphanumeric Series for LIC AAO 2019 New Pattern 2: Word based series.

Directions: The following questions are based on the given sequence of words:

AIR SON EAR BED INE

If all the consonants of each word are changed to their next letter according to the english alphabetical series then how many new such words will be formed that have exactly two vowels?

A. None
B. One
C. Two
D. Three
E. More than three

Explanation –

The given sequence of words:

AIR SON EAR BED INE

Given sequence after changing the consonants to their next letter according to english alphabetical series.

AIS TOO EAS CEE IOE

Four such words (highlighted in bold ) are there that have exactly two vowels.
Hence, the correct answer is option E.

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Alphanumeric Series Questions for LIC AAO 2019 New Pattern 3:
Step based series.

Directions: Read the following alphanumeric series carefully and answer the questions given beside.

O 8 F # 4 @ M 2 E Q % R T & 6 Z * N S $ 7 A

Step 1: If a symbol is immediately preceded and followed by a letter then write it between 6 and Z. 

Step 2: If a number is immediately preceded by a symbol and immediately followed by a letter then write it between M and 2.

Note: Step 2 is performed after completion of step 1.

With respect to the sequence after step 2, four of the following five are alike in some way and thus form a group. Which of the following does not belong to the group?
A. ERM
B. ZS6
C. 4M8
D. QT7
E. 6*T

Explanation –

From the following explanation it is clear that '6*T' is the odd one out because 'T' is not third to the left of 6 in the sequence after step 2.

Logic: Second element is second to the right of first element; third element is third to the left of first element.

Hence option E is correct.

Sequence after step 1: O 8 F # 4 @ M 2 E Q R T & 6 % * Z N S $ 7 A 
Sequence after step 2: O 8 F # 4 @ M 7 2 E Q R T & 6 % * Z N S $ A 

Common Explanation –

Given Sequence: O 8 F # 4 @ M 2 E Q % R T & 6 Z * N S $ 7 A 

Step 1: If a symbol is immediately preceded and followed by a letter then write it between 6 and Z. 

Sequence after step 1: There are two symbols which are immediately preceded and followed by a letter which are - % and *

O 8 F # 4 @ M 2 E Q R T & 6 % * Z N S $ 7 A 

Step 2: If a number is immediately preceded by a symbol and immediately followed by a letter then write it between M and 2.

Sequence after step 2:

There is only one number '7' which is immediately preceded by a symbol '$' and immediately followed by letter 'A'.

O 8 F # 4 @ M 7 2 E Q R T & 6 % * Z N S $ A 

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III. Number and Ranking Test Questions for LIC AAO 2019- These questions are based upon either numbers or rank/position of persons. Let us give an overview of the various patterns observed under this chapter.

Number and Ranking Questions for LIC AAO 2019 Pattern 1

Veer Das ranks 7th from the top and 28th from the bottom in a class. How many students are there in the class?
A. 32
B. 33
C. 34
D. 35
E. None of these

Explanation –

As seen in the figure, Veer Das's position is 7th from the top and 28th from the bottom.

 
Therefore, total number of students = 6 + Veer Das + 27 = 34
Hence option C is correct.

 

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Number and Ranking Questions for LIC AAO 2019 Pattern 2

The positions of how many digits in the number 2451479638 will remain same when the first half and the second half of the digits are arranged in ascending order separately?
A. Only one
B. Two
C. None
D. Three
E. None of these

Explanation –

The given number:  2 4 5 1 4 7 9 6 3 8

After arranging the first half and the second half of the digits of given number in ascending order, we get new number as:  1 2 4 4 5 3 6 7 8 9

Now,

2	4	5	1	4	7	9	6	3	8
1	2	4	4	5	3	6	7	8	9

Comparing both the numbers, we can say that there is no number whose position remains unchanged.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

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IV. Blood Relations Questions for LIC AAO 2019 - This chapter consists of relationship among members of a family. These questions are asked in two basic patterns described below.

Pattern 1: Blood Relation Puzzles for LIC AAO 2019

Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given beside.

Micky is brother in law of Akku, who has two daughters but no son. Rinku is cousin of Quki and brother of Riku. Vicky has two daughters and one son. Unni has only one son and one daughter. Micky is the only sibling of Wiku. Tinu and Sanu are daughters of Xoxo. Donu is also the member of this family. Riku is granddaughter of Akku, who is married to Wiku. Unni and Vicky are sons in law of Wiku.

How is Wiku related to Donu?
A. Father
B. Mother
C. Grandfather
D. Can't be determined
E. None of these

Explanation –

Following the common explanation we can't identify the gender of Wiku, thus we can't determine how Wiku is related to Donu.

Hence option D is the correct answer.

Common Explanation –

References:
Micky is brother in law of Akku, who has two daughters but no son.
Akku, who is married to Wiku. Unni and Vicky are sons in law of Wiku.
Inference:

References:
Unni has one son and one daughter.
Tinu and Sanu are daughters of Xoxo.
Vicky has two daughters and one son.

Inference:

References:
Riku is granddaughter of Akku, ...

Rinku is cousin of Quki and brother of Riku.
Donu is also the member of this family.

And the chart gets done.

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Blood Relation Questions for LIC AAO 2019 Pattern 2:
Coded Blood relation

'B + A' means 'A is son of B'
'B x A' means 'A is father of B'
'A % B' means 'A is son-in-law of B'
'B - A' means 'A is wife of B'
'A * B' means 'B is brother of A'
'A # B' means 'B is the only sister of A'

Which two symbols will come in place of question marks in the following equation to show that E is wife of X?
X % P – C ? D ? E
A. x and +
B. + and –
C. + and #
D. Either A or C
E. None of these

Explanation –

This question can be solved using the elimination technique.

Out of the given options, only option C fits the blanks appropriately as we can observe from the Blood Relation tree given below.

Option C is hence the correct answer.

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V. Reasoning Puzzles for LIC AAO 2019 –
Reasoning Puzzle for LIC AAO 2019 Pattern 1:

G is fatter than H but not as fat as M. Q is also not as fat as M. Who is the leanest person in the group?
A. Q
B. H
C. G
D. M
E. None of these

Explanation –

H < G = Q < M

From the above relationship equation of different weights of given persons, we can infer that it's H whose weight is the least.

Therefore, H is the leanest person in the group.
Hence option B is correct.

Reasoning Puzzles for LIC AAO 2019 Pattern 2:

Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given beside:
 
Seven matches – P, Q, R, S, T, U and V, are scheduled on different dates – 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th, of the months – November and December, of the year 2018.

No match is scheduled on ones of the dates which is not November 19. Three matches are scheduled between P and Q. Neither P nor Q is scheduled at the last. The date on which no match is scheduled is after R. No match is scheduled between P and R. Three matches are scheduled after U, which is held immediately after S, both of the matches are scheduled in different month. V is scheduled before T and after U.

Which of the following match was scheduled just after match P?
A. R                                          B. U                                          C. T                                          D. S                                          E. None of these

Explanation –

Following the final solution, we can say that match S was played just after match P.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Final Solution:

Month	Date	Person
November	5th	R
	12th	No match
	19th	P
	26th	S
December	5th	U
	12th	V
	19th	Q
	26th	T

Common Explanation –

Reference:
Seven matches – P, Q, R, S, T, U and V, are scheduled on different dates – 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th, of the months – November and December, of the year 2018.

Inference:
We will keep this information in mind while solving the puzzle.

Reference:
Three matches are scheduled after U, which is held immediately after S, both of the matches are scheduled in different month.

Inference:
After using the above hints, we have:

Month	Date	Person
November	5th
	12th
	19th
	26th	S
December	5th	U
	12th
	19th
	26th

 

Reference:
Three matches are scheduled between P and Q.
Neither P nor Q is scheduled at the last.

Inference:
Here, we have four possible scenarios in which above hints can be used accordingly.
 

 

Case 1:

Month	Date	Person
November	5th
	12th	P
	19th
	26th	S
December	5th	U
	12th	Q
	19th
	26th

 
Case 2:

Month	Date	Person
November	5th
	12th	Q
	19th
	26th	S
December	5th	U
	12th	P
	19th
	26th

 
Case 3:

Month	Date	Person
November	5th
	12th
	19th	P
	26th	S
December	5th	U
	12th
	19th	Q
	26th

 

Case 4:

Month	Date	Person
November	5th
	12th
	19th	Q
	26th	S
December	5th	U
	12th
	19th	P
	26th

 
Reference:
V is scheduled before T and after U.

Inference:
After using the above hints, we have:

Case 1:

Month	Date	Person
November	5th
	12th	P
	19th
	26th	S
December	5th	U
	12th	Q
	19th	V
	26th	T

 

 

Case 2:

Month	Date	Person
November	5th
	12th	Q
	19th
	26th	S
December	5th	U
	12th	P
	19th	V
	26th	T

Case 3:

Month	Date	Person
November	5th
	12th
	19th	P
	26th	S
December	5th	U
	12th	V
	19th	Q
	26th	T

 

Case 4:

Month	Date	Person
November	5th
	12th
	19th	Q
	26th	S
December	5th	U
	12th	V
	19th	P
	26th	T

 

Reference:
No match is scheduled between P and R.

Inference:
At this point our case 2 and 4 are contradicting with the above hints so we can say that cases 2 ad 4 are invalid cases.

Case 1:

Month	Date	Person
November	5th	R
	12th	P
	19th	No match
	26th	S
December	5th	U
	12th	Q
	19th	V
	26th	T

Case 3:

Month	Date	Person
November	5th	R
	12th	No match
	19th	P
	26th	S
December	5th	U
	12th	V
	19th	Q
	26th	T

 
Reference:
No match is scheduled on ones of the dates which is not November 19.

Inference:
Here, our case 1 is contradicting with the above hints so we can say that case 1 is an invalid case.

Case 3:

Month	Date	Person
November	5th	R
	12th	No match
	19th	P
	26th	S
December	5th	U
	12th	V
	19th	Q
	26th	T

 

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VI. Coding Decoding Questions for LIC AAO 2019
Coding Decoding for LIC AAO 2019 Pattern 1:

Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given beside:
In certain coded language:
‘Worst Thing To Happen’ is coded as ‘ip tn bl rm’
‘Stay Close To Heart’ is coded as ‘pc ap ha bl’
‘Your Stay Was Worst’ is coded as ‘jr rm ha pi’
‘Thing Stay In Heart’ is coded as ‘ma pc ha tn’

What does the code ‘jr’ stand for in the given code language?
A. Heart
B. Stay
C. Either ‘Stay’ or ‘Close’
D. Worst
E .Either ‘Your’ or ‘Was’

Explanation –

Following the common explanation, we can say that the code ‘jr’ stands for either ‘Your’ or ‘Was’ in the given code language. 
Hence, the correct answer is option E.

Common Explanation –

Worst Thing To Happen → ip tn bl rm …….(i)
Stay Close To Heart → pc ap ha bl …….(ii)
Your Stay Was Worst → jr rm ha pi …….(iii)
Thing Stay In Heart → pi ma ha tn …….(iv)

Form the equations	We get
(i) and (ii),	To → bl …….(v)
(i), and (iii),	Worst → rm …….(vi)
(i) and (iv),	Thing → tn …….(vii)
(i), … & (vii),	Happen → ip …….(viii)
(ii) and (iii),	Stay → ha …….(ix)
(ii), (iv) and (ix),	Heart → pc …….(x)
(ii), (v), (ix) and (x),	Close → ap …….(xi)
(iii), (vi) and (ix),	Your/Was → pi/jr …….(xii)
(iv) (vi), (vii) and (xi),	In → ma …….(xii)

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Coding Decoding Questions for LIC AAO 2019 Pattern 2:
Directions: In each of the following questions given below, a word is given followed by four combinations of symbols and digits labeled A, B, C and D. You have to find out which of the following four combinations correctly represents the word based on the alphabet codes and the conditions given below. If none of the combinations matches, choose ‘None of these’ as your answer.

Element

7

$

6

@

4

8

<

1

%

÷

9

2

&

3

#

×

5

Code

J

B

V

Q

A

T

N

D

W

L

P

U

Y

C

R

F

K

Condition 1: If first element is a number and last element is a symbol then the code of first and last element will be interchanged.

Condition 2: If first element is a symbol and last element is a number then both elements will be coded as the code of symbol.

Condition 3: If third element is an even number and sixth element is a symbol then both will be coded as ‘E’.

Condition 4: If an element is appearing twice in the code then the code of that element will not be written.

Note: If more than one condition is applicable then they are to be applied in increasing order of their condition number.

Find the code of ‘4@186<×$’.
A. AQDVTNFB
B. BQTDNVFA
C. AQVDTNFB
D. BQDTVNFA
E. None of these

Explanation –

We have,

The given Combination = 4@186<×$

In the given combination, first element is a number and last element is a symbol.

Thus, only condition 1 can be applied.

Element

7

$

6

@

4

8

<

1

%

÷

9

2

&

3

#

×

5

Code

J

B

V

Q

A

T

N

D

W

L

P

U

Y

C

R

F

K

 
Using the above we can write the code of ‘4@186<×$’ as ‘AQDTVNFB’.
After applying condition 1 the code becomes ‘BQDTVNFA’.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.

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Coding Decoding Questions for LIC AAO 2019 Pattern 3:

Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given beside.
In a certain code language, codes are decided on the basis of following rules and conditions.

Rules:

1. All the consonants that appear before 'N' in alphabet series are to be coded as 0-9.(C = 1, D = 2 and so on)
2. All the consonants that appear after 'N' in alphabet series are to be coded as 0-9.(Q=1, R=2 and so on)
3. 'N' is to be coded as 1.

Conditions:

I. If a word starts with a consonant but ends with a vowel then all the vowels of that word are to be coded as '&' and codes for last and first letters will be interchanged.

II. If a word has more than two vowels then the first vowel is to be coded as ^, second vowel as $, third vowel as @ and then repeat the codes in the same sequence from fourth vowel onwards.

III. If in a word a consonant that appears after M is either preceded or followed or both by a vowel then all the vowels of that word are to be coded as '#' and 1 is added to the original code of all consonants. (If after adding 1, the original code comes in double digit then add the digits until single digit is obtained.)

IV. If none of the above conditions is applicable in a word then vowels of such word are to coded as '+'.

V. If more than one conditions are applicable in a single word then apply all the conditions as per the given order.

What is the code for "Parenting"?
A. 0^2$14@14
B. 1#3#25#25
C. 1^3$25@25
D. 0#2#14#14
E. None of these

Explanation –

Codes for consonants before 'N'

Code Numbers	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Letters	B	C	D	F	G	H	J	K	L	M

Codes for consonants after 'N'

Code Numbers	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Letters	P	Q	R	S	T	V	W	X	Y	Z

Conditions II and III are applicable on the word 'Parenting'.

After Condition II: 0^2$14@14

After Condition III: 1#3#25#25

Final Code: 1#3#25#25

Hence option B is correct.

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VII. Seating Arrangement Puzzles for LIC AAO 2019:  Seating Arrangement is the chapter which is sure shot in any competitive examination.

Seating Arrangement for LIC AAO 2019 Pattern 1:

Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given beside:
Eight persons – Amar, Ansh, Arun, Amit, Ashu, Anup, Arif and Anil, are sitting around a circular table facing the centre but not necessarily in the same order. Arif is to the immediate left of Ashu. Anup is to the immediate left of Arun. Amar is the neighbour of Ansh. Amit is between Anup and Ansh. Arif is not the neighbour of Ansh or Anil.

Who among the following is sitting third to right of Amar?
A. Arif
B. Anup
C. Arun
D. Ansh
E. None of these

Explanation –

Following the final solution, we can say that Anup is sitting third to right of Amar.
Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Final Solution:

Common Explanation –

Reference:
Eight persons Amar, Ansh, Arun, Amit, Ashu, Anup, Arif and Anil, are sitting around a circular table facing the centre but not necessarily in the same order.
Inference:
We will keep this information in mind while solving the puzzle.

Reference:
Anup is to the immediate left of Arun.
Amit is between Anup and Ansh.
Amar is the neighbour of Ansh.

Inference:
After using the above hints, we can draw a following circular arrangement:

Reference:
Arif is to the immediate left of Ashu.
Arif is not the neighbour of Ansh or Anil.

Inference:
After using the above hints, we have:

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Seating Arrangement for LIC AAO 2019 Pattern 2: Linear Arrangement

Directions: Read the given information carefully and answer the questions given beside:
Nine persons – Chaya, Dimple, Beena, Ajit, Jaya, Fatima, Gagan, Hemant and Kaushal – are sitting in a straight line facing north, but not necessarily in the same order.

Beena is fourth to the left of Gagan; Fatima is fourth to the right of Chaya and second to the left of Kaushal, who is fifth to the right of Ajit. Dimple is not an immediate neighbour of either Kaushal or Beena. There are only three persons between Jaya and Ajit. Gagan is second to the right of Chaya.

In which of the following combinations is the third person sitting between the first and the second person?
A. Jaya, Kaushal, Beena
B. Chaya, Hemant, Beena
C. Ajit, Gagan, Chaya
D. Fatima, Gagan, Dimple
E. None of these

Explanation –

Dimple is sitting between Fatima and Gagan.
Option D, is hence the correct answer.

Common Explanation –

Reference:
Fatima is fourth to the right of Chaya and second to the left of Kaushal, who is fifth to the right of Ajit.
Gagan is second to the right of Chaya.
Beena is fourth to the left of Gagan.

Inference:

Reference:
There are only three persons between Jaya and Ajit.

Inference:



Reference:
Dimple is not an immediate neighbour of either Kaushal or Beena.

Inference:
  

Final image:

 

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VIII. Direction Sense Questions for LIC AAO 2019 –
Direction Sense for LIC AAO 2019 Pattern 1:

Point B is 25 m south of point A. Point C is 30 m east of point B. Point D is 15 m north of point C. Point E is 10 m west of point D. 

If point X is 30 m east of Point A, then Point D is how far and in which direction from point X?
A. 10 m, North
B. 5 m, North
C. 15 m, South
D. 10 m, South
E. 15 m, South

Explanation –

Following the common explanation we can say point D is 10 m away and towards south of point X.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Common Explanation –

Reference:
Point B is 25 m south of point A.
Point C is 30 m east of point B.
Point D is 15 m north of point C.
Point E is 10 m west of point D.

Inference:

Using the above information we can draw the following figure:

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Direction Sense for LIC AAO 2019 Pattern 2:

Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below.
In a certain coded language,
! means East
? means West
& means North
/ means South

Note: if two symbols are given simultaneously then we will consider both the directions.
For example,
&! means North-East 
/! means South-East

A man started from point X and moves towards east. After walking for a distance of 20 m, he took a right turn, and walks for 20 m then he took a left turn, and walk for 15 m after that he took a right turn and walked 15 m more. In which direction is the man facing now?
A. &
B. /
C. !
D. ?
E. None of these

Explanation –

By looking at the figure we made by using the information we get from the question it is clear that the man is walking in the South i.e. / direction.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

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IX. Machine Input Output Questions for LIC AAO 2019 - It has lesser chances to come in the exam, but still we should prepare for the worst situation as we have also seen such type of questions in Clerk pre. Below is the very basic level of sequential output tracing that one can expect in the LIC AAO Pre 2019.

Example:

Directions: A word and number arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearranges them following a particular rule in each step. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement.
Input: tension 26 releases 18 because 71 you 5 watch movies 61 24
Step 1: because 5 tension 26 releases 18 71 you watch movies 61 24
Step 2: releases 18 because 5 tension 26 71 you watch movies 61 24
Step 3: movies 24 releases 18 because 5 tension 26 71 you watch 61
Step 4: tension 26 movies 24 releases 18 because 5 71 you watch 61
Step 5: you 61 tension 26 movies 24 releases 18 because 5 71 watch
Step 6: watch 71 you 61 tension 26 movies 24 releases 18 because 5

Find the different steps of output using the above mentioned logic for the following input.
Input: calcium 47 makes 56 body 70 more 21 strong glowing 92 10

What is the average of the numbers between 'glowing' and 'makes' in step 2?
A. 46
B. 35
C. 21
D. 26
E. None of these

Explanation –

From the following explanation we get to know that the numbers between 'glowing' and 'makes' in step 2 are 21,10 and 47.

Required average = = 26.

Step 2: glowing 21 calcium 10 47 makes 56 body 70 more strong 92
Hence option D is the correct answer.

Final Output:
Input: calcium 47 makes 56 body 70 more 21 strong glowing 92 10
Step 1: calcium 10 47 makes 56 body 70 more 21 strong glowing 92
Step 2: glowing 21 calcium 10 47 makes 56 body 70 more strong 92
Step 3: makes 47 glowing 21 calcium 10 56 body 70 more strong 92
Step 4: more 56 makes 47 glowing 21 calcium 10 body 70 strong 92
Step 5: body 70 more 56 makes 47 glowing 21 calcium 10 strong 92
Step 6: strong 92 body 70 more 56 makes 47 glowing 21 calcium 10

Common Explanation –

The given output is obtained by following the below mentioned logic.

Change in Word- The words are arranged to the left most end of each step on the basis of number of vowels in the word. The word having highest number of vowels is considered first for the rearrangement. If more than one word is having same number of vowels, then the preference will be given to the word that comes first as per the dictionary order.

Change in Number- The number is placed in lowest to highest order after the word at extreme left end. First the lowest number is placed then the second highest and then so on.

Note- Changes in word and number takes place simultaneously at each step. Numbers are placed immediately after the word.

Reference:
Input: tension 26 releases 18 because 71 you 5 watch movies 61 24
Step 1: because 5 tension 26 releases 18 71 you watch movies 61 24

S. No.	Word	No. of vowels	Order of preference
1	tension	3	4th
2	releases	4	2nd
3	because	4	1st
4	you	2	5th
5	watch	1	6th
6	movies	3	3rd

Inference:
On the basis of our reference and logic following tables shows the order of preference of words and numbers are arranged as per ascending order i.e. lowest to highest.

S. No.	Word	No. of vowels	Order of preference
1	calcium	3	1st
2	makes	2	3rd
3	body	1	5th
4	more	2	4th
5	strong	1	6th
6	glowing	2	2nd

Input: calcium 47 makes 56 body 70 more 21 strong glowing 92 10
Step 1: calcium 10 47 makes 56 body 70 more 21 strong glowing 92

Reference:
Step 1: because 5 tension 26 releases 18 71 you watch movies 61 24
Step 2: releases 18 because 5 tension 26 71 you watch movies 61 24

Inference:
As per the above mentioned logic, arrangement looks like as follows-
Step 1: calcium 10 47 makes 56 body 70 more 21 strong glowing 92
Step 2: glowing 21 calcium 10 47 makes 56 body 70 more strong 92

Reference:
Step 2: releases 18 because 5 tension 26 71 you watch movies 61 24
Step 3: movies 24 releases 18 because 5 tension 26 71 you watch 61
Inference:
As per the above mentioned logic, arrangement looks like as follows-
Step 2: glowing 21 calcium 10 47 makes 56 body 70 more strong 92
Step 3: makes 47 glowing 21 calcium 10 56 body 70 more strong 92

Reference:
Step 3: movies 24 releases 18 because 5 tension 26 71 you watch 61
Step 4: tension 26 movies 24 releases 18 because 5 71 you watch 61

Inference:
As per the above mentioned logic, arrangement looks like as follows-
Step 3: makes 47 glowing 21 calcium 10 56 body 70 more strong 92
Step 4: more 56 makes 47 glowing 21 calcium 10 body 70 strong 92

Reference:
Step 4: tension 26 movies 24 releases 18 because 5 71 you watch 61
Step 5: you 61 tension 26 movies 24 releases 18 because 5 71 watch

Inference:
As per the above mentioned logic, arrangement looks like as follows-
Step 4: more 56 makes 47 glowing 21 calcium 10 body 70 strong 92
Step 5: body 70 more 56 makes 47 glowing 21 calcium 10 strong 92

Reference:
Step 5: you 61 tension 26 movies 24 releases 18 because 5 71 watch
Step 6: watch 71 you 61 tension 26 movies 24 releases 18 because 5

Inference:
As per the above mentioned logic, arrangement looks like as follows-
Step 5: body 70 more 56 makes 47 glowing 21 calcium 10 strong 92
Step 6: strong 92 body 70 more 56 makes 47 glowing 21 calcium 10

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