Analytical Reasoning — All MCQs
511 questions available
Q501.If FET is to TEF, then TAR is to ___________.
Correct Answer: A
The letters are written in reverse order: FET reversed is TEF. Similarly, TAR reversed is RAT.
Q502.What is the next number in the series: 4, 8, 24, 96, ______?
Correct Answer: D
Multiply by increasing consecutive integers: 4×2=8; 8×3=24; 24×4=96; 96×5=480.
Q503.What number comes next in the series: 63, 3, 44, 0, 91, ______?
Correct Answer: D
Each number is followed by the difference of its digits: 63 (6-3=3); 44 (4-4=0); 91 (9-1=8). So next is 8.
Q504.Find the odd one out among these animals: Cow, goat, sheep, horse.
Correct Answer: D
Cow, goat, and sheep are primary herd/cud-chewing animals kept for dairy and meat. A horse is historically/primarily used for riding and transport.
Q505.If Naseem is older than Waseem but younger than Ahmed, who is the oldest?
Correct Answer: C
We are given: Ahmed > Naseem > Waseem. Therefore, Ahmed is the oldest.
Q506.Find the missing term of the following series: DCXW, HGTS, __________, POLK, TSHG
Correct Answer: B
The series consists of pairs of consecutive letters in reverse alphabetical order: DC, XW (backward from X); HG, TS (backward from T). The next group must be LK, PO (backward from P) which is LKPO.
Q507.Complete the series: 5, 9, 17, 33, ?, 129, 257
Correct Answer: D
Each term in the series is formed by multiplying the previous term by 2 and subtracting 1: (5 * 2) - 1 = 9, (9 * 2) - 1 = 17, (17 * 2) - 1 = 33. The missing term is (33 * 2) - 1 = 65.
Q508.Heavy is to Light as Rough is to?
Correct Answer: C
The relationship is opposite in meaning (antonyms). The opposite of heavy is light, and the opposite of rough is smooth.
Q509.Identify the odd one: February, April, June, July
Correct Answer: D
July is the only month in this list that has 31 days. February has 28/29 days, while April and June have 30 days.
Q510.What comes next in the pattern: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, ________?
Correct Answer: C
The series consists of squares of consecutive natural numbers: 1^2=1, 2^2=4, 3^2=9, 4^2=16, 5^2=25, 6^2=36, 7^2=49. The next term is 8^2 = 64.
Q511.Which of these is the odd one out: Jacket, Beanie, Muffler, Shorts?
Correct Answer: D
Shorts are typical summer wear, whereas jacket, beanie, and muffler are all winter clothing items.