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Analytical Reasoning MCQs on number series, analogies, odd-one-out and simple logic.
Reasoning questions test how clearly you think. Look for the pattern first, then check your answer against it.
Topics covered
Number SeriesLetter SeriesAnalogiesOdd One OutDirectionsRanking
Practice MCQs
1. 2, 4, 8, 16, ?
- 24
- 30
- 32
- 64
Answer: C. 32
Each number is doubled.
Each number is doubled.
2. Which is the odd one out?
- Apple
- Mango
- Potato
- Banana
Answer: C. Potato
Potato is a vegetable; the others are fruits.
Potato is a vegetable; the others are fruits.
3. Book : Reading :: Fork : ?
- Eating
- Cooking
- Cutting
- Washing
Answer: A. Eating
A book is used for reading; a fork is used for eating.
A book is used for reading; a fork is used for eating.
4. 3, 6, 9, 12, ?
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 18
Answer: B. 15
Each number increases by 3.
Each number increases by 3.
5. A is taller than B, and B is taller than C. Who is the shortest?
- A
- B
- C
- Cannot say
Answer: C. C
A > B > C, so C is the shortest.
A > B > C, so C is the shortest.
6. A, C, E, G, ?
- H
- I
- J
- K
Answer: B. I
The letters skip one each time.
The letters skip one each time.
7. What is the angle between the clock hands at 3:00?
- 60°
- 90°
- 120°
- 180°
Answer: B. 90°
At 3:00 the hands make a right angle.
At 3:00 the hands make a right angle.
8. Which is the odd one out?
- Triangle
- Square
- Circle
- Rectangle
Answer: C. Circle
A circle has no straight sides or corners.
A circle has no straight sides or corners.
9. If today is Monday, what day will it be after 3 days?
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Tuesday
Answer: B. Thursday
Monday + 3 days = Thursday.
Monday + 3 days = Thursday.
10. 1, 4, 9, 16, ?
- 20
- 24
- 25
- 36
Answer: C. 25
These are square numbers; 5 × 5 = 25.
These are square numbers; 5 × 5 = 25.
11. Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
- School
- Book
- Student
- Class
Answer: A. School
A doctor works in a hospital; a teacher works in a school.
A doctor works in a hospital; a teacher works in a school.
12. 5, 10, 20, 40, ?
- 50
- 60
- 80
- 100
Answer: C. 80
Each number is doubled.
Each number is doubled.
13. Which month is the odd one out?
- January
- March
- May
- June
Answer: D. June
June has 30 days; the others have 31.
June has 30 days; the others have 31.
14. A man walks 5 km north, then 5 km south. How far is he from the start?
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 0 km
- 2.5 km
Answer: C. 0 km
He returns to the starting point.
He returns to the starting point.
15. 100, 90, 80, 70, ?
- 50
- 60
- 65
- 75
Answer: B. 60
Each number decreases by 10.
Each number decreases by 10.
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