[100+] Reasoning MCQs & Answers For NTS, NET, SSB, SSC, IBPS, RRB, Govt. Exams

1. All dogs can fly. Rover is a dog. Therefore, Rover can fly.
2. All cats have feathers. Fluffy is a cat. Therefore, Fluffy has feathers.
3. All humans are mortal. Socrates is a human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.
4. All cars are bicycles. This is a car. Therefore, this is a bicycle.

Ans. C

The third option follows a valid syllogism where a general truth leads to a specific conclusion.

1. Ad Hominem
2. Straw Man
3. False Dilemma
4. Begging the Question

Ans. C

The argument presents a false dilemma by suggesting that there are only two options when there may be more.

1. 24
2. 28
3. 30
4. 32

Ans. B

The series is increasing by consecutive even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8, …). The next number is 20 + 8 = 28.

1. Apple
2. Banana
3. Carrot
4. Orange
5. Grape

Ans. Carrot

The other words are all types of fruits, while “Carrot” is a vegetable.

1. G
2. H
3. F
4. J

Ans. G

The sequence follows the alphabet with every other letter. The missing letter is “G.”

1. All swans are white. This bird is a swan. Therefore, this bird is white.
2. Many people enjoy ice cream. Sarah likes ice cream. Therefore, Sarah enjoys ice cream.
3. Some cats have fur. Fluffy is a cat. Therefore, Fluffy has fur.
4. If it rains, the ground will be wet. It rained last night. Therefore, the ground is wet.

Ans. A

The first option is a deductive argument where the conclusion follows necessarily from the premises.

1. Ad Hominem
2. Straw Man
3. False Dilemma
4. Begging the Question

Ans. C

The statement commits the fallacy of a false dilemma by presenting only two options when there may be more.

1. 36
2. 48
3. 30
4. 72

Ans. B

The series is doubling with each term (3 x 2 = 6, 6 x 2 = 12, 12 x 2 = 24). The next number is 24 x 2 = 48.

1. Triangle
2. Circle
3. Square
4. Banana

Ans. D

The other words are all shapes, while “Banana” is a fruit and does not belong to the same category.

1. J
2. I
3. G
4. K

Ans. J

The sequence follows the alphabet with every other letter. The missing letter is “J.”

1. If it’s sunny, I will go for a walk. It’s sunny. Therefore, I will go for a walk.
2. If it’s raining, I will go for a walk. It’s not raining. Therefore, I won’t go for a walk.
3. If it’s cold, I will go swimming. It’s not cold. Therefore, I will go swimming.
4. If it’s windy, I will read a book. It’s windy. Therefore, I will watch TV.

Ans. A

The first statement follows the modus ponens pattern with a valid conditional statement and an affirmed antecedent.

1. 25
2. 36
3. 49
4. 64

Ans. C

The sequence represents the squares of consecutive integers (1^2, 2^2, 3^2, 4^2). The next number is 5^2 = 25.

1. Ad Hominem
2. Straw Man
3. False Dilemma
4. Begging the Question

Ans. C

The argument commits the fallacy of a false dilemma by presenting only two extreme options when other possibilities may exist.

1. All humans are immortal. John is a human. Therefore, John is immortal.
2. Some birds can swim. Penguins are birds. Therefore, penguins can swim.
3. No reptiles have fur. Lizards are reptiles. Therefore, lizards have fur.
4. All flowers are animals. Roses are flowers. Therefore, roses are animals.

Ans. B

The second option is a valid syllogism where a general truth leads to a specific conclusion.

1. If it’s raining, the ground is wet. The ground is wet. Therefore, it’s raining.
2. If it’s sunny, I’ll go to the beach. I’m going to the beach. Therefore, it’s sunny.
3. If it’s cold, I wear a jacket. I’m wearing a jacket. Therefore, it’s cold.
4. If it’s windy, I’ll fly a kite. I’m flying a kite. Therefore, it’s windy.

Ans. A

The first argument is an example of affirming the consequent, a logically invalid form of reasoning.

1. 60
2. 80
3. 100
4. 120

Ans. B

The sequence is doubling with each term (5 x 2 = 10, 10 x 2 = 20, 20 x 2 = 40). The next number is 40 x 2 = 80.

1. Piano
2. Guitar
3. Drum
4. Banana

Ans. D

The other words are all musical instruments, while “Banana” is not related to music and does not belong to the same category.

1. I
2. R
3. Q
4. P

Ans. P

The sequence spells the word “LOST,” with the missing letter being “P.”

1. Ad Hominem
2. Straw Man
3. False Dilemma
4. Begging the Question

Ans. C

The argument commits the fallacy of a false dilemma by presenting only two extreme options when other possibilities may exist.

1. 24
2. 28
3. 33
4. 36

Ans. C

The sequence adds consecutive odd numbers (3, 5, 7, …) to the previous term. The next number is 17 + 3 = 20.

1. If it’s snowing, the road is slippery. The road is not slippery. Therefore, it’s not snowing.
2. If it’s sunny, I’ll go for a walk. I’m going for a walk. Therefore, it’s sunny.
3. If it’s cold, I wear a jacket. I’m not wearing a jacket. Therefore, it’s not cold.
4. If it’s windy, I’ll fly a kite. I’m flying a kite. Therefore, it’s windy.

Ans. A

The first argument follows modus tollens, a valid form of reasoning that denies the consequent.

1. I
2. K
3. M
4. O

Ans. A

The sequence follows the alphabet with every other letter. The next letter is “I.”

1. QBRJT
2. QBSEJ
3. QBPKR
4. QBTHD

Ans. B

Each letter in the word is shifted one position forward in the alphabet. L becomes M, O becomes P, N becomes O, D becomes E, O becomes P, and N becomes E. Thus, PARIS becomes QBSEJ.

1. VCMDQ
2. UCNEP
3. TDMFO
4. SDLEP

Ans. B

Each letter in the word is shifted one position forward in the alphabet. C becomes F, H becomes K, A becomes B, I becomes J, and R becomes S. Thus, TABLE becomes UCNEP.

1. XWOQR
2. XVPMN
3. XVMNL
4. XWONP

Ans. B

Each letter in the word is shifted one position forward in the alphabet. R becomes U, O becomes T, S becomes J, and E becomes F. Thus, TULIP becomes XVPMN.

1. KWPM
2. KWOL
3. KVOL
4. KVNM

Ans. C

Each letter in the word is shifted four positions forward in the alphabet. B becomes E, I becomes M, R becomes W, and D becomes I. Thus, FISH becomes KVOL.

1. JTOP
2. ITNO
3. ITLN
4. HTKM

Ans. C

Each letter in the word is shifted one position forward in the alphabet. T becomes U, R becomes Q, E becomes D, and E becomes D. Thus, GROW becomes ITLN.

1. QEGSM
2. QFHRN
3. PFDQM
4. QFGRM

Ans. D

Each letter in the word is shifted one position forward in the alphabet. W becomes Z, A becomes F, T becomes X, E becomes D, and R becomes E. Thus, OCEAN becomes QFGRM.

1. PRTWS
2. PSTVT
3. PRSWS
4. PQTUR

Ans. A

Each letter in the word is shifted three positions forward in the alphabet. R becomes U, I becomes L, V becomes Y, E becomes H, and R becomes U. Thus, MOUNT becomes PRTWS.

1. EVQMN
2. BRMJO
3. ZRRKF
4. ZUURU

Ans. B

Each letter in the word is shifted four positions forward in the alphabet. C becomes F, A becomes S, R becomes V, R becomes S, O becomes Y, and T becomes Y. Thus, APPLE becomes BRMJO.

1. PQQS
2. NPQN
3. LNQO
4. KOPM

Ans. C

Each letter in the word is shifted three positions forward in the alphabet. S becomes V, U becomes X, and N becomes Q. Thus, MOON becomes LNQO.

1. CBFCB
2. CBHDB
3. CBIEC
4. CBJFD

Ans. B

Each letter in the word is shifted three positions forward in the alphabet. M becomes P, A becomes B, N becomes P, G becomes S, and O becomes R. Thus, BANANA becomes CBHDB.

1. If it’s not raining, then I’ll go for a walk. It’s not raining. Therefore, I’ll go for a walk.
2. If it’s sunny, then I’ll go for a swim. It’s not sunny. Therefore, I won’t go for a swim.
3. If it’s not cold, then I’ll wear a t-shirt. It’s cold. Therefore, I won’t wear a t-shirt.
4. If it’s windy, then I’ll fly a kite. It’s windy. Therefore, I’ll fly a kite.

Ans. D

The fourth option is an example of a valid disjunctive syllogism, where either one condition or its negation leads to a specific conclusion.

1. 21
2. 31
3. 30
4. 35

Ans. A

The sequence adds consecutive odd numbers (2, 4, 8, …) to the previous term. The next number is 15 + 16 = 21.

1. Lion
2. Tiger
3. Bear
4. Salmon

Ans. D

The other words are all large carnivorous mammals, while “Salmon” is a type of fish and does not belong to the same category.

1. 512
2. 1024
3. 2048
4. 4096

Ans. B

The sequence is created by raising 2 to the power of each term (2^1, 2^2, 2^4, 2^8). The next number is 2^16 = 65536.

1. X
2. Y
3. Z
4. A

Ans. Y

The sequence follows the alphabet with each letter being five positions ahead. The next letter is “Y.”

1. Ad Hominem
2. Straw Man
3. False Dilemma
4. Begging the Question

Ans. C

The argument commits the fallacy of a false dilemma by presenting only two extreme options when other possibilities may exist.

1. 48
2. 120
3. 720
4. 144

Ans. C

The sequence is created by multiplying each term by the consecutive positive integer (1, 2, 3, …). The next number is 24 x 4 = 96.

1. If it rains, I’ll bring an umbrella. If I bring an umbrella, I won’t get wet. Therefore, if it rains, I won’t get wet.
2. If it’s sunny, I’ll go for a walk. I’m going for a walk. Therefore, it’s sunny.
3. If it’s cold, I wear a jacket. I’m wearing a jacket. Therefore, it’s cold.
4. If it’s windy, I’ll fly a kite. I’m flying a kite. Therefore, it’s windy.

Ans. A

The first argument follows a hypothetical syllogism, where conditional statements are combined to make a conclusion.

1. R
2. Q
3. O
4. P

Ans. C

The sequence follows the alphabet with each letter being four positions ahead. The next letter is “O.”

1. It’s raining outside, so I should bring an umbrella.
2. If I study hard, I will pass the exam.
3. The company’s profits increased last year, so they must be financially stable.
4. She’s a great cook; she must be a vegetarian.

Ans. C

Option C assumes that increased profits necessarily mean financial stability, which may not be the case.

1. John is always late.
2. John is lazy.
3. Lateness is caused by laziness.
4. People who are not lazy are never late.

Ans. C

The argument assumes that lateness is caused by laziness, which may not be true in all cases.

1. Exercising guarantees good health.
2. Not exercising guarantees poor health.
3. Health depends solely on exercising.
4. Exercising has no impact on health.

Ans. A

The statement assumes that exercising guarantees good health, which may not be entirely true as other factors contribute to health.

1. Winning one game means being the best team.
2. The team has the highest number of wins in the league.
3. No other team can beat this team.
4. The team is the best team in the league only because they won the game.

Ans. A

The argument assumes that winning one game means being the best team, which is not necessarily true.

1. Prestigious universities guarantee success.
2. Going to a prestigious university is the only path to success.
3. Success is not achievable without attending a prestigious university.
4. Success is defined by attending a prestigious university.

Ans. B

The statement assumes that going to a prestigious university is the only path to success, which is a limited perspective.

1. Eating junk food always leads to weight gain.
2. Weight gain is undesirable.
3. People who don’t eat junk food stay thin.
4. Everyone who eats junk food is overweight.

Ans. A

The argument assumes that eating junk food always leads to weight gain, which may not be true for everyone.

1. Everyone answers calls promptly.
2. If someone doesn’t answer a call, they are intentionally ignoring it.
3. People who are ignored feel offended.
4. Answering calls is the only way to show consideration.

Ans. B

The statement assumes that if someone doesn’t answer a call, they are intentionally ignoring it, which may not be the case in all situations.

1. People who smile are always happy.
2. She has no reason to fake a smile.
3. Being happy is the only reason to smile.
4. She smiles to mask her true emotions.

Ans. A

The argument assumes that people who smile are always happy, which may not be true as people can smile for various reasons.

1. All foreign films are artistic.
2. Artistic films are never foreign.
3. Foreign films are only for artistic audiences.
4. Artistic films are the best films to watch.

Ans. A

The argument assumes that all foreign films are artistic, which is an oversimplification.

1. Being tech-savvy requires owning the latest smartphone.
2. Buying the latest smartphone is a waste of money.
3. Everyone is tech-savvy nowadays.
4. Only the latest smartphone is a true technology device.

Ans. A

The statement assumes that being tech-savvy requires owning the latest smartphone, which is a limited perspective on technology proficiency.

1. Ball
2. Court
3. Racket
4. Player

Ans. B

In a drama, the performance takes place on a stage. In tennis, the game is played on a court.

1. Canvas
2. Brush
3. Easel
4. Palette

Ans. A

An author creates a book, while a painter creates art on a canvas.

1. Chicken
2. Bird
3. Nest
4. Tree

Ans. B

A seed grows into a plant, and an egg hatches into a bird.

1. Ship
2. Crew
3. Ocean
4. Passengers

Ans. A

A pilot controls an airplane, and a captain commands a ship.

1. Ocean
2. Water
3. Engine
4. Fish

Ans. B

A car travels on a road, and a boat travels on water.

1. Cut
2. Eat
3. Cook
4. Paint

Ans. A

A pen is used to write, and a knife is used to cut.

1. Mound
2. Hole
3. Colony
4. Web

Ans. A

Bees live in a hive, and ants often live in a mound or anthill.

1. School
2. Library
3. Student
4. Book

Ans. A

Doctors work in hospitals, and teachers work in schools.

1. Month
2. Star
3. Night
4. Sky

Ans. C

The sun is associated with daytime, and the moon is associated with nighttime.

1. Tire
2. Steering Wheel
3. Engine
4. Window

Ans. D

A house has a roof, and a car has windows.

1. Feet
2. Toes
3. Socks
4. Legs

Ans. A

Gloves cover hands, and shoes are worn on feet.

1. Chapter
2. Page
3. Author
4. Word

Ans. B

A flower is made up of petals, and a book is made up of pages.

1. Sea
2. Lake
3. Wave
4. Ripple

Ans. A

A river is a smaller body of water, similar to a stream. Likewise, an ocean is a larger body of water, akin to a sea.

1. Tires
2. Engine
3. Brakes
4. Seat

Ans. B

Pedals are used to power a bicycle, and an engine is used to power a car.

1. Spring
2. Autumn
3. Summer
4. Year

Ans. B

Snow is associated with winter, and leaves falling is associated with autumn.

1. Write
2. Ink
3. Paper
4. Draw

Ans. A

A knife is used to cut, and a pen is used to write.

1. Words
2. Grammar
3. Book
4. Library

Ans. A

Music is composed of notes, and language is composed of words.

1. Aviary
2. Cage
3. Stable
4. Hive

Ans. A

Fish are kept in an aquarium, and birds are often kept in an aviary.

1. Optician
2. Surgeon
3. Orthodontist
4. Ophthalmologist

Ans. D

Dentists are specialists for teeth, and ophthalmologists are specialists for eyes.

1. A is true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. A is true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is false, but R is true.
4. Both A and R are false.

Ans. A

The assertion is true, and the reason correctly explains why water boils at a lower temperature at higher altitudes.

1. A is true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. A is true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is false, but R is true.
4. Both A and R are false.

Ans. A

The assertion is true, and the reason correctly explains why the moon has no atmosphere.

1. A is true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. A is true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is false, but R is true.
4. Both A and R are false.

Ans. A

The assertion is true, and the reason correctly explains why objects appear smaller with increasing distance.

1. A is true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. A is true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is false, but R is true.
4. Both A and R are false.

Ans. A

The assertion is true, and the reason correctly explains why metals are good conductors of electricity.

1. A is true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. A is true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is false, but R is true.
4. Both A and R are false.

Ans. A

The assertion is true, and the reason correctly explains why sound cannot travel through a vacuum.

1. A is true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. A is true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is false, but R is true.
4. Both A and R are false.

Ans. A

The assertion is true, and the reason correctly explains why light travels faster than sound.

1. A is true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. A is true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is false, but R is true.
4. Both A and R are false.

Ans. A

The assertion is true, and the reason correctly explains why the boiling point of water is 100°C on the Celsius scale.

1. A is true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. A is true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is false, but R is true.
4. Both A and R are false.

Ans. A

The assertion is true, and the reason correctly explains why the Earth experiences seasons due to its axial tilt.

1. A is true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. A is true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is false, but R is true.
4. Both A and R are false.

Ans. A

The assertion is true, and the reason correctly explains why RGB colors are considered primary for additive color mixing.

1. A is true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. A is true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is false, but R is true.
4. Both A and R are false.

Ans. A

The assertion is true, and the reason correctly explains why photosynthesis occurs in the presence of sunlight.

1. Son
2. Nephew
3. Cousin
4. Brother

Ans. A

If Anuj’s mother is the only daughter of Raman’s mother, then Anuj is Raman’s son.

1. Sister
2. Mother
3. Cousin
4. Daughter

Ans. A

If Sonia’s father is Rahul’s father’s son, then Sonia must be Rahul’s sister.

1. Husband
2. Brother
3. Son
4. Father

Ans. A

If Amit’s brother is the father of Priya’s son, then Amit is Priya’s husband.

1. Cousin
2. Daughter
3. Niece
4. Sister

Ans. C

If Deepak’s father’s only sister is Neha’s mother, then Neha is Deepak’s niece.

1. Sister
2. Niece
3. Mother
4. Cousin

Ans. A

The girl in the picture is the only daughter of Rohit’s father’s son, which makes her Rohit’s sister.

1. Cousin
2. Nephew
3. Brother
4. Uncle

Ans. B

If Amit is Kiran’s mother’s brother’s son, then Amit is Kiran’s nephew.

1. Brother
2. Cousin
3. Nephew
4. Son

Ans. A

If Ravi’s mother is Nisha’s mother’s daughter, then Ravi is Nisha’s brother.

1. Aunt
2. Sister
3. Cousin
4. Wife

Ans. A

If Sheela is Amit’s father’s wife’s sister, then Sheela is Amit’s aunt.

1. Brother
2. Cousin
3. Nephew
4. Son

Ans. A

If Rohan’s father is Rajiv’s father’s only son, then Rohan is Rajiv’s brother.

1. 751451
2. 765141
3. 754211
4. 735214

Ans. A

In the given code, each letter is assigned a numerical value based on its position in the alphabet (A=1, B=2, C=3, and so on). GREEN is coded as 751451.

1. 155712
2. 151712
3. 154712
4. 144712

Ans. C

In the given code, each letter is assigned a numerical value based on its position in the alphabet (A=1, B=2, C=3, and so on). ORANGE is coded as 154712.

1. 38691
2. 83961
3. 38169
4. 38961

Ans. D

In the given code, each letter is assigned a numerical value based on its position in the alphabet (A=1, B=2, C=3, and so on). CHAIR is coded as 38961.

1. 141892
2. 182491
3. 149281
4. 912841

Ans. C

In the given code, each letter is assigned a numerical value based on its position in the alphabet (A=1, B=2, C=3, and so on). NURSE is coded as 149281.

1. 312918
2. 231819
3. 213819
4. 213891

Ans. D

In the given code, each letter is assigned a numerical value based on its position in the alphabet (A=1, B=2, C=3, and so on). CHAIR is coded as 213891.

1. 209369
2. 620369
3. 930620
4. 209630

Ans. B

In the given code, each letter is assigned a numerical value based on its position in the alphabet (A=1, B=2, C=3, and so on). TULIP is coded as 620369.

1. 1234567
2. 8714356
3. 7823456
4. 8734652

Ans. B

In the given code, each letter is assigned a numerical value based on its position in the alphabet (A=1, B=2, C=3, and so on). STUDENT is coded as 8714356.

1. 328
2. 852
3. 243
4. 635

Ans. A

In the given code, each letter is assigned a numerical value based on its position in the alphabet (A=1, B=2, C=3, and so on). BUS is coded as 328.

1. 13557
2. 12357
3. 12557
4. 12377

Ans. B

In the given code, each letter is assigned a numerical value based on its position in the alphabet (A=1, B=2, C=3, and so on). HONEY is coded as 12357.

1. 304
2. 503
3. 680
4. 803

Ans. D

In the given code, each letter is assigned a numerical value based on its position in the alphabet (A=1, B=2, C=3, and so on). CAT is coded as 803.

1. 24
2. 32
3. 64
4. 128

Ans. C

The sequence is doubling at each step. So, the next number is 16 x 2 = 32.

1. Similar
2. Opposite
3. Unrelated
4. Parent-Child

Ans. A

Both a car and a bicycle are types of vehicles, so they are similar in the context of being vehicles.

1. Yes
2. No

Ans. A

If all cats are animals, and some animals are black, it is possible that some cats are black.

1. Apple
2. Banana
3. Orange
4. Carrot

Ans. D

Carrot is the odd one out as it is a vegetable, while the others are fruits.

1. 5
2. 6
3. 7
4. 1

Ans. B

If Monday is 0 and each day is assigned a consecutive number, Sunday is represented by 6.

1. 3
2. 7
3. 13
4. -1

Ans. D

X – Y + Z = 5 – 9 + 3 = -1.

1. Rectangle
2. Circle
3. Square
4. Triangle

Ans. A

The pattern is rotating through three shapes: Circle, Square, Triangle. The next shape is Rectangle.

1. 3 days
2. 4 days
3. 5 days
4. 2 days

Ans. B

The more people there are, the faster the work gets done. So, with 12 people, it will take 4 days to paint the house.

1. 5000 square meters
2. 500 square meters
3. 1000 square meters
4. 2500 square meters

Ans. A

The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length and width, so the total area is 100 x 50 = 5000 square meters.

1. $48
2. $54
3. $24
4. $64

Ans. B

If 6 books cost $36, the cost of 1 book is $36/6 = $6. So, 8 books will cost 8 x $6 = $48.