Logical Reasoning MCQs with Answers for JKSSB, SSC & Banking Exams

Question #321

If the letters in the word 'COMPARE' are rearranged as in the English alphabetical order, the position of how many letters will remain unchanged?

A. None

B. One

C. Two

D. Three

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
COMPARE sorted: ACEMOPR. No letter remains unchanged.

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Question #322

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Find the next number in the series: 3, 15, 35, 63, ?

A. 101

B. 99

C. 105

D. 89

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
1×3, 3×5, 5×7, 7×9, 9×11 → 3,15,35,63,99.

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Question #323

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F is the brother of A. C is the daughter of A. K is the sister of F. G is the brother of C. Who is the uncle of G?

A. A

B. C

C. K

D. F

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
F is brother of A, G is son of A (brother of C daughter of A). So F is uncle of G.

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Question #324

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If 26th January 2009 was a Monday, what day of the week was 26th January 2010?

A. Tuesday

B. Monday

C. Wednesday

D. Thursday

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
2009 non-leap, 365 days = +1 day. Monday +1 = Tuesday.

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Question #325

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In a certain code, '467' means 'leaves are green', '485' means 'green is good' and '639' means 'they are playing'. Which digit stands for 'leaves'?

A. 3

B. 6

C. 4

D. 7

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'green' first two =4. 'are' first and third =6. Remaining 7 = leaves.

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Question #326

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Find the odd one: 121, 169, 289, 361, 529, 625

A. 361

B. 289

C. 625

D. 169

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
121=11², 169=13², 289=17², 361=19², 529=23² all squares of primes. 625=25² not prime.

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Question #327

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A is facing North. He turns 90° left, then 180° right, then 90° left. In which direction is he facing now?

A. North

B. West

C. East

D. South

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
North → left West → right (180) East → left North? Wait: from East left is North. Recalc: start North, 90 left = West, 180 right from West = East, 90 left from East = North. Answer North. Option A.

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Question #328

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Statements: Some dogs are cats. All cats are rats. Some rats are birds. Conclusions: I. Some birds are cats. II. Some rats are dogs.

A. Only I follows

B. Neither follows

C. Only II follows

D. Both follow

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Some dogs cats + all cats rats → some dogs are rats → some rats are dogs. No definite birds and cats.

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Question #329

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If the word 'EXAMINATION' is arranged in alphabetical order, which letter will be in the middle?

A. N

B. A

C. M

D. I

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
EXAMINATION letters: A A E I I M N N O T X. Sorted: A A E I I M N N O T X. Middle (6th of 11) is M. Option B.

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Question #330

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Find the next term: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, 42, ?

A. 58

B. 54

C. 56

D. 60

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
n(n+1): 1×2,2×3,3×4,4×5,5×6,6×7,7×8 → 2,6,12,20,30,42,56.

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Question #331

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M is the son of N. O is the father of N. P is the mother of O. How is M related to P?

A. Great grandson

B. Great granddaughter

C. Grandson

D. Granddaughter

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
P mother of O, O father of N, N parent of M. M is great grandson of P.

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Question #332

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If 2nd March 2009 was a Monday, what day of the week was 2nd March 2010?

A. Monday

B. Thursday

C. Wednesday

D. Tuesday

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
2009 non-leap year, +1 day. Monday +1 = Tuesday.

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Question #333

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In a certain code, '247' means 'spread red carpet', '256' means 'dust one carpet' and '234' means 'one red carpet'. Which digit in the code means 'dust'?

A. 6

B. 5

C. 2

D. 3

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'carpet' common all =2. 'red' first and third =4. 'one' second and third =3. Remaining in second 5 or 6; 'dust' =5 or 6, from options D 6 if 5 is other.

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Question #334

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Find the odd one out: 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13

A. 3

B. 13

C. 7

D. 9

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
All others prime. 9 is not.

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Question #335

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A person starts from a point and walks 5 km towards North, then turns left and walks 3 km, then turns right and walks 5 km. In which direction is he facing?

A. East

B. South

C. North

D. West

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
North 5, left West 3, right North 5. Facing North.

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Question #336

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Statements: All locks are keys. No key is a door. Conclusions: I. No lock is a door. II. Some doors are locks.

A. Only II follows

B. Neither follows

C. Both follow

D. Only I follows

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
All locks keys + no key door → no lock is door. II does not follow.

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Question #337

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If the letters of the word 'ARTICLE' are rearranged as they appear in the English alphabet, the position of how many letters will remain unchanged?

A. Two

B. Three

C. None

D. One

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
ARTICLE sorted: ACEILRT. No letter remains in original position.

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Question #338

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Find the next term in the series: 1, 4, 10, 22, 46, ?

A. 96

B. 94

C. 98

D. 100

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
1×2+2=4, 4×2+2=10, 10×2+2=22, 22×2+2=46, 46×2+2=94.

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Question #339

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Q is the brother of R. R is the daughter of S. S is the sister of T. How is T related to Q?

A. Uncle or Aunt

B. Uncle

C. Data inadequate

D. Aunt

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
S is parent of R and Q. T is sibling of S. Gender of T not known, so uncle or aunt of Q.

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Question #340

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If 5th June 2009 was a Friday, what day of the week was 5th June 2010?

A. Friday

B. Sunday

C. Monday

D. Saturday

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
2009 non-leap, +1 day. Friday +1 = Saturday.

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