Logical Reasoning MCQs
Logical Reasoning MCQs test a candidate's ability to think logically and deduce conclusions from given statements or patterns. These MCQs are highly relevant for aptitude tests conducted by NTS, CSS, FPSC, and PPSC. Topics include statement-assumption, statement-conclusion, logical sequence, syllogism, cause-effect, blood relations, and direction tests. These questions enhance cognitive skills and decision-making ability. Candidates aiming for government jobs, entrance tests, or scholarship assessments must master this section. Regular practice improves accuracy and analytical depth, making you confident in solving complex reasoning problems under time constraints.
Q: Identify the number that follows the rule: 2, 6, 12, 20, ___
A) 36
B) 32
C) 30
D) 24
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Pattern adds 4, 6, 8, so next is +10: 20 + 10 = 30.
Q: Each consonant is replaced by the previous letter. How is “DOG” encoded?
A) CMF
B) ENH
C) CNF
D) DPG
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: D→C, O→N, G→F.
Q: In a code, RED = 27 and BLUE = 40. Value of GREEN?
A) 61
B) 49
C) 59
D) 53
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Assign letters a value (A=1, ..., Z=26) and sum them: G(7)+R(18)+E(5)+E(5)+N(14)=49.
Q: You are in a race and you overtake the person in second place. Your position is now
A) Last
B) Second
C) Third
D) First
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Overtaking second puts you in their position.
Q: An open box has four corners. Removing one corner results in
A) 5 corners
B) 7 corners
C) 6 corners
D) 3 corners
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Removing one corner in folding adds 3, resulting in 7.
Q: A father is 4 times as old as his son. In 20 years, he will be only twice as old. Present age of father?
A) 50
B) 20
C) 30
D) 40
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Let son's age = x, so father = 4x. After 20 years: 4x+20 = 2(x+20), solve to get x = 10, father = 40.
Q: Find the next number: 3, 5, 9, 17, 33, ___
A) 53
B) 57
C) 65
D) 61
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Pattern is +2, +4, +8, +16… (double addition).
Q: Two people start from the same point. One walks north at 3 km/h, other east at 4 km/h. Distance between them after 2 hours?
A) 5 km
B) 10 km
C) 6 km
D) 7 km
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Use Pythagoras: √[(6²)+(8²)] = √100 = 10.
Q: The day before two days after Monday is
A) Sunday
B) Monday
C) Wednesday
D) Tuesday
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Two days after Monday = Wednesday, day before = Tuesday.
Q: The word “RANK” is written as “SBOJ”. Then “LOVE” is written as
A) LQWE
B) MPWF
C) MPWF
D) MPXE
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Each letter is shifted forward by 1.