Reasoning Practice Sets for SSC CGL
Master All Reasoning Topics with Practice Questions
Practice Set 1: Direction Sense Test
1. Ravi walks 5 km north, then 3 km east. In which direction is he from the starting point?
Answer: Northeast
Explanation: North + East results in diagonal movement → Northeast.
2. A person walks 6 km south, then 8 km west. Distance from starting point?
Answer: 10 km
Explanation: Use Pythagoras theorem: √(6² + 8²) = √100 = 10 km.
Practice Set 2: Alphabet Test
1. What comes two letters after 'M' and three letters before 'R'?
Answer: P
Explanation: M + 2 = O, R – 3 = O → Common letter = P.
2. Find the 5th letter after K in English alphabet.
Answer: P
Explanation: Count sequentially: K → L → M → N → O → P.
Practice Set 3: Ranking & Order Test
1. Five students A, B, C, D, E are ranked according to marks. C scored more than A and D but less than B. Who scored second highest?
Answer: C
Explanation: B > C > A/D/E → C is second highest.
2. Ram is taller than Sita, Sita is taller than Tina, Tina is taller than Raj. Who is the shortest?
Answer: Raj
Explanation: Order: Ram > Sita > Tina > Raj → Raj is shortest.
Practice Set 4: Mathematical Operations
1. If * means +, + means -, find 5 * 3 + 2 = ?
Answer: 6
Explanation: Replace symbols according to instructions: 5 + 3 - 2 = 6.
2. In a code, × means division, / means multiplication. Solve 12 × 4 / 2.
Answer: 6
Explanation: 12 ÷ 4 × 2 = 6.
Practice Set 5: Logical Venn Diagrams
1. All cats are animals, some animals are dogs. Which part represents cats that are dogs?
Answer: None
Explanation: Cats and dogs are separate; only overlap with animals.
2. All squares are rectangles, all rectangles are shapes. Part representing squares?
Answer: Completely inside rectangles and shapes
Practice Set 6: Syllogism
1. Statements: All cats are animals. Some animals are dogs. Conclusions: I. Some cats are dogs. II. Some dogs are animals.
Answer: Only II follows
Explanation: Only logically certain conclusions are accepted.
2. Statements: All roses are flowers. Some flowers are red. Conclusions: I. Some roses are red. II. All red things are flowers.
Answer: Neither follows
Practice Set 7: Statement & Conclusions
1. Statement: "All students must attend classes." Conclusion: "Some students may be absent."
Answer: Does not follow
2. Statement: "No vehicle is allowed in park." Conclusion: "Cars cannot enter park."
Answer: Follows
Practice Set 8: Cause & Effect
1. Cause: "Heavy rain in the city." Effect: "Waterlogging occurs."
Answer: Logical effect
Explanation: Direct and logical effect.
2. Cause: "Traffic rules are ignored." Effect: "Road accidents increase."
Answer: Logical effect
Practice Set 9: Course of Action
1. Situation: "Rising air pollution in city." Action: "Plant more trees."
Answer: Logical action
Explanation: Practical, logical step.
2. Situation: "Students are absent frequently." Action: "Expel students."
Answer: Illogical action
Explanation: Extreme and impractical.
Practice Set 10: Decision Making
1. Situation: "Traffic accidents increasing on highways." Decision: "Implement strict traffic rules."
Answer: Logical decision
Explanation: Logical and effective decision.
2. Situation: "Littering increasing in parks." Decision: "Close all parks."
Answer: Illogical decision
Explanation: Extreme and impractical decision.
Practice Set 11: Mirror and Water Images
1. Original: FLIP → Mirror Image?
Answer: PILF
Explanation: Left-right orientation is reversed in a mirror.
2. Original: 12 → Water Image?
Answer: 21
Explanation: Top-bottom flip changes orientation of numbers.
Practice Set 12: Paper Folding & Cutting
1. Square paper folded once, a triangle cut from folded corner. How many triangles appear when unfolded?
Answer: 2
Explanation: Each cut is mirrored across the fold.
2. Paper folded twice, small circle cut from center of folded corner. How many circles appear after unfolding?
Answer: 4
Explanation: Each fold multiplies the cut due to symmetry.
Practice Set 13: Figure Series Completion
1. Series: ◼, ◻, ◼, ◻, ?
Answer: ◼
Explanation: Alternating filled and empty squares.
2. Series: ▲, △, ▲, △, ?
Answer: ▲
Explanation: Pattern alternates between filled and hollow triangles.
Practice Set 14: Embedded Figures
1. Find the small triangle hidden in a star-shaped figure.
Answer: Triangle inside top left section
Explanation: Focus on edges and symmetry; ignore extra lines.
2. Letter 'A' hidden inside overlapping shapes.
Answer: Look for sharp edges forming 'A'
Explanation: Scan systematically, top-to-bottom, left-to-right.
Practice Set 15: Counting Figures
1. Count triangles in a star-shaped figure.
Answer: 6
Explanation: Count individual triangles first, then overlapping ones.
2. Count rectangles in intersecting line grids.
Answer: 5
Explanation: Include small rectangles, large rectangles, and overlapping ones.
Practice Set 16: Cube & Dice
1. Cube numbered 1–6, 1 opposite 6, 2 opposite 5, find number opposite 3.
Answer: 4
Explanation: Numbers on opposite faces must sum to 7; 3 + 4 = 7.
2. Cube painted on 3 faces, cut into 27 smaller cubes. How many cubes have 2 painted faces?
Answer: 12
Explanation: Edge cubes (not corners) have 2 painted faces; calculate systematically.
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