Tradesman Exam – Higher Education and Professional Curriculum – 2026/2027 Academic Year

Tradesman Exam – Higher Education and
Professional Curriculum – 2026/2027 Academic
Year
SECTION I: GENERAL INTELLIGENCE & REASONING
(Questions 1–30)


Question 1
In a certain code language, "TRADES" is written as "WUDGHV". How will "SKILL"
be written in that code?
A) VNLOO
B) VNLOP
C) VMLOO
D) VNLLO

Correct Answer: A) VNLOO
Rationale: Each letter is shifted +3 positions forward in the alphabet: T→W,
R→U, A→D, D→G, E→H, S→V. Applying the same rule: S→V, K→N, I→L, L→O,
L→O. Therefore, SKILL → VNLOO.


Question 2
Select the odd one out from the following:
A) Circle
B) Square
C) Rectangle
D) Triangle

Correct Answer: A) Circle
Rationale: Circle is the only shape that does not have straight sides or angles.
All other options (square, rectangle, triangle) are polygons with straight sides and
angles.

,Question 3
If 'A' means '+', 'B' means '−', 'C' means '×', and 'D' means '÷', then what is the
value of: 12 C 4 D 2 A 5 B 3?
A) 26
B) 24
C) 22
D) 28

Correct Answer: A) 26
Rationale: Replace symbols: 12 × 4 ÷ 2 + 5 − 3. Following BODMAS: 12 × 4 =
48; 48 ÷ 2 = 24; 24 + 5 = 29; 29 − 3 = 26.


Question 4
Find the missing number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
A) 36
B) 38
C) 40
D) 42

Correct Answer: D) 42
Rationale: The differences between consecutive terms are: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. The
pattern is adding consecutive even numbers. 30 + 12 = 42.


Question 5
Pointing to a photograph, a man said, "She is the daughter of my father's only
son." How is the woman in the photograph related to the man?
A) Sister
B) Daughter
C) Wife
D) Mother

, Correct Answer: B) Daughter
Rationale: The man's father's only son is the man himself. The daughter of the
man is his daughter. Therefore, the woman is his daughter.


Question 6
Which of the following Venn diagrams correctly represents the relationship
among: "Men, Doctors, Women"?
A) Three separate circles
B) Two overlapping circles within a larger circle
C) Three overlapping circles with Men and Women as separate, both within
Doctors
D) Men and Women as separate circles, both overlapping with Doctors

Correct Answer: D) Men and Women as separate circles, both overlapping
with Doctors
Rationale: Men and Women are mutually exclusive categories (a person
cannot be both). Both can be Doctors, so both circles overlap with the Doctors
circle.


Question 7
Arrange the following words in a logical sequence:
1. Cutting
2. Sewing
3. Wearing
4. Designing
5. Ironing
A) 4, 1, 2, 5, 3
B) 4, 1, 5, 2, 3
C) 1, 4, 2, 5, 3
D) 4, 2, 1, 5, 3

, Correct Answer: A) 4, 1, 2, 5, 3
Rationale: The logical sequence of garment making is: Designing → Cutting →
Sewing → Ironing → Wearing.


Question 8
What comes next in the alphabet series: A, C, F, J, ?
A) O
B) P
C) N
D) M

Correct Answer: A) O
Rationale: The differences between positions are: +2, +3, +4, +5.
A(1)→C(3)→F(6)→J(10)→O(15). 10 + 5 = 15, which is O.


Question 9
If all Pigs are Animals, and some Animals are Pets, then which conclusion is true?
A) All Pigs are Pets
B) Some Pigs are Pets
C) No Pigs are Pets
D) Cannot be determined

Correct Answer: D) Cannot be determined
Rationale: While all pigs are animals, and some animals are pets, we cannot
conclude that any specific pig is a pet. The premises do not establish a definite
relationship between pigs and pets.


Question 10
A man walks 5 km towards East, then turns right and walks 4 km, then turns left
and walks 3 km. In which direction is he now from his starting point?