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General Intelligence & Reasoning (SSC) MCQ & Objective Questions

General Intelligence & Reasoning is a crucial component of various competitive exams in India, including the SSC. Mastering this subject can significantly enhance your problem-solving skills and logical thinking. Practicing MCQs and objective questions is essential for effective exam preparation, as it helps you familiarize yourself with the question patterns and boosts your confidence in tackling important questions.

What You Will Practise Here

Logical Reasoning: Understanding patterns, sequences, and analogies.
Verbal Reasoning: Enhancing comprehension through word problems and puzzles.
Non-Verbal Reasoning: Interpreting diagrams, shapes, and visual data.
Data Interpretation: Analyzing charts, graphs, and tables.
Mathematical Reasoning: Applying basic arithmetic and algebra in problem-solving.
Critical Thinking: Developing skills to evaluate arguments and conclusions.
General Awareness: Linking reasoning skills with current events and general knowledge.

Exam Relevance

General Intelligence & Reasoning is a significant part of the syllabus for CBSE, State Boards, NEET, JEE, and various other competitive exams. Questions typically involve logical deductions, pattern recognition, and analytical reasoning. Familiarity with common question patterns, such as multiple-choice questions and assertion-reason questions, can greatly enhance your performance in these assessments.

Common Mistakes Students Make

Overlooking the importance of reading instructions carefully, leading to misinterpretation of questions.
Rushing through questions without verifying answers, resulting in avoidable mistakes.
Neglecting to practice a variety of question types, which can limit exposure to different problem-solving techniques.
Failing to manage time effectively during practice tests, which can affect performance in actual exams.

FAQs

Question: What are some effective strategies for solving General Intelligence & Reasoning MCQs?
Answer: Focus on understanding the underlying concepts, practice regularly, and review your mistakes to avoid repeating them.

Question: How can I improve my speed in solving reasoning questions?
Answer: Regular practice with timed quizzes and mock tests can help you enhance your speed and accuracy.

Start your journey towards mastering General Intelligence & Reasoning today! Solve practice MCQs to test your understanding and boost your confidence for the upcoming exams. Remember, consistent practice is the key to success!

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Q. A bus leaves every 20 minutes starting from 8:00 AM. What time will the third bus leave?

A. 8:20 AM
B. 8:40 AM
C. 9:00 AM
D. 9:20 AM

Solution

The third bus will leave at 8:40 AM.

Correct Answer: B — 8:40 AM

Q. A clock shows 3:15. What is the angle between the hour and the minute hand? (2023)

A. 45 degrees
B. 90 degrees
C. 112.5 degrees
D. 135 degrees

Solution

At 3:15, the hour hand is at 97.5 degrees and the minute hand is at 90 degrees. The angle is 97.5 - 90 = 7.5 degrees.

Correct Answer: C — 112.5 degrees

Q. A Diamond is to a Gemstone as a Rose is to ___

A. Flower
B. Plant
C. Tree
D. Bush

Solution

A diamond is a type of gemstone, just as a rose is a type of flower.

Correct Answer: A — Flower

Q. A flight is scheduled to depart at 2:30 PM and is delayed by 45 minutes. What is the new departure time?

A. 3:15 PM
B. 3:00 PM
C. 2:45 PM
D. 2:30 PM

Solution

Adding 45 minutes to 2:30 PM results in a new departure time of 3:15 PM.

Correct Answer: A — 3:15 PM

Q. A flight is scheduled to depart at 4:45 PM and arrives at 6:15 PM. What is the flight duration?

A. 1 hour 30 minutes
B. 1 hour 45 minutes
C. 2 hours
D. 2 hours 15 minutes

Solution

The flight duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Correct Answer: A — 1 hour 30 minutes

Q. A is B's son. C is A's sister. How is C related to B?

A. Daughter
B. Son
C. Niece
D. Sister

Solution

C is A's sister, and since A is B's son, C is B's daughter.

Correct Answer: A — Daughter

Q. A is B's son. C is D's daughter. If A and C are siblings, how is D related to B?

A. Sister
B. Brother
C. Sister-in-law
D. Mother

Solution

If A and C are siblings, then D is B's daughter-in-law.

Correct Answer: C — Sister-in-law

Q. A is older than B but younger than C. D is younger than A. Who is the oldest?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

Solution

C is the oldest as A is younger than C.

Correct Answer: C — C

Q. A is taller than B. B is taller than C. Which of the following is true?

A. A is taller than C
B. C is taller than A
C. B is the tallest
D. C is shorter than A

Solution

If A is taller than B and B is taller than C, then A must be taller than C.

Correct Answer: A — A is taller than C

Q. A is the brother of B. C is the sister of A. D is the mother of B. How is C related to D?

A. Daughter
B. Son
C. Niece
D. Sister

Solution

C is the daughter of D as C is the sister of A and A is the brother of B, making them all siblings.

Correct Answer: A — Daughter

Q. A is the father of B. C is the mother of B. D is the brother of C. How is D related to A?

A. Brother-in-law
B. Father
C. Uncle
D. Cousin

Solution

D is the brother-in-law of A as C (D's sister) is married to A.

Correct Answer: A — Brother-in-law

Q. A is the grandfather of B. C is the father of B. How is A related to C?

A. Son
B. Father
C. Grandfather
D. Uncle

Solution

A is the father of C as A is the grandfather of B.

Correct Answer: B — Father

Q. A is twice as old as B. If B is 10 years old now, how old will A be in 5 years? (2023)

A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 15

Solution

If B is 10, A is 20. In 5 years, A will be 25.

Correct Answer: B — 25

Q. A man is facing South. He turns 180 degrees and then turns 90 degrees to his left. Which direction is he facing now? (2023)

A. North
B. South
C. East
D. West

Solution

Turning 180 degrees from South leads to North. A 90 degrees left turn from North leads to West.

Correct Answer: C — East

Q. A man is facing South. He turns 45 degrees to his left and then 90 degrees to his right. Which direction is he facing now? (2023)

A. East
B. West
C. North
D. South

Solution

Facing South, a 45 degrees left turn leads to East-South-East. A 90 degrees right turn from there leads to East.

Correct Answer: A — East

Q. A man is facing South. He turns 90 degrees to the right and then turns 90 degrees to the left. Which direction is he facing now? (2023)

A. North
B. South
C. East
D. West

Solution

Turning 90 degrees right from South leads to West. Turning 90 degrees left from West leads back to South.

Correct Answer: B — South

Q. A man travels 3 km north, then 4 km east. What is the shortest distance back to his starting point?

A. 5 km
B. 7 km
C. 6 km
D. 4 km

Solution

Using the Pythagorean theorem, the shortest distance is 5 km.

Correct Answer: A — 5 km

Q. A man walks 10 meters towards the south, then turns left and walks 5 meters. In which direction is he now facing? (2020)

A. North
B. South
C. East
D. West

Solution

After walking south and turning left, he is facing East.

Correct Answer: C — East

Q. A man walks 20 meters north, then 20 meters west. In which direction is he from his starting point? (2019)

A. North-East
B. North-West
C. South-East
D. South-West

Solution

He is in the North-West direction from his starting point.

Correct Answer: B — North-West

Q. A man walks 20 meters towards the North, then turns 90 degrees to his left and walks 10 meters. In which direction is he now? (2023)

A. North
B. South
C. East
D. West

Solution

The man walks North, then turns left (West) and walks 10 meters, so he is now facing West.

Correct Answer: C — East

Q. A man walks 3 km north, then 4 km east. What is the shortest distance back to his starting point?

A. 5 km
B. 7 km
C. 6 km
D. 4 km

Solution

Using the Pythagorean theorem, the shortest distance is 5 km.

Correct Answer: A — 5 km

Q. A man walks 3 km north, then 4 km west. What is his final position relative to the starting point?

A. 3 km North
B. 4 km West
C. 5 km North-West
D. 7 km South-East

Solution

The distance from the starting point is √(3² + 4²) = 5 km in the north-west direction.

Correct Answer: C — 5 km North-West

Q. A man walks 30 meters east, then 40 meters north. What is the angle he makes with the east direction? (2023)

A. 30 degrees
B. 40 degrees
C. 53.13 degrees
D. 60 degrees

Solution

Using tan(θ) = opposite/adjacent = 40/30, θ = tan⁻¹(4/3) = 53.13 degrees.

Correct Answer: C — 53.13 degrees

Q. A man walks 4 km south, then 3 km east. What is his distance from the starting point?

A. 5 km
B. 7 km
C. 6 km
D. 4 km

Solution

The distance is 5 km, calculated using the Pythagorean theorem.

Correct Answer: A — 5 km

Q. A man walks 5 km north, then 5 km east, and finally 5 km south. How far is he from his starting point?

A. 5 km
B. 10 km
C. 0 km
D. 15 km

Solution

After these movements, he is 5 km east from the starting point.

Correct Answer: A — 5 km

Q. A man walks 5 km north, then 5 km west, and finally 5 km south. In which direction is he from his starting point?

A. North
B. South
C. East
D. West

Solution

He ends up 5 km west of his starting point.

Correct Answer: D — West

Q. A man walks 5 km north, then 5 km west. In which direction is he from his starting point?

A. North-East
B. South-West
C. North-West
D. South-East

Solution

He is in the North-West direction from his starting point.

Correct Answer: C — North-West

Q. A penny saved is a penny earned. If you spend less, you will have more savings. What can be concluded?

A. Spending is always bad
B. Saving is more important than earning
C. Less spending leads to more savings
D. Earning is irrelevant to saving

Solution

The conclusion logically follows that if you save by spending less, you will accumulate more savings.

Correct Answer: C — Less spending leads to more savings

Q. A person is facing north. He turns 90 degrees clockwise, then 180 degrees anti-clockwise. Which direction is he facing now? (2023)

A. North
B. South
C. East
D. West

Solution

After turning 90 degrees clockwise, he faces East. After turning 180 degrees anti-clockwise, he faces West.

Correct Answer: D — West

Q. A person starts facing East, turns 270 degrees clockwise, and then turns 90 degrees anti-clockwise. What direction is he facing now? (2023)

A. North
B. South
C. East
D. West

Solution

From East, a 270 degrees clockwise turn leads to South. A 90 degrees anti-clockwise turn from South leads to East.

Correct Answer: B — South

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