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Reasoning Ability

Critical thinking and logical reasoning questions

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In a seating arrangement, 6 people sit around a hexagonal table. M is 2 seats away from N (clockwise). K is opposite to M. Who sits between K and N (clockwise)?
A M
B Cannot be determined
C Opposite to M
D The person clockwise from N
Correct Answer:  B. Cannot be determined
EXPLANATION

We know M, N (2 seats away clockwise), and K (opposite M). But without knowing other people's positions or exact starting point, the person between K and N cannot be uniquely determined.

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If CATS is coded as 3-1-20-19, then DOGS is coded as?
A 4-15-7-19
B 4-16-7-19
C 5-15-7-19
D 4-15-8-19
Correct Answer:  A. 4-15-7-19
EXPLANATION

Each letter is replaced by its position in the alphabet: C=3, A=1, T=20, S=19. Similarly: D=4, O=15, G=7, S=19. Answer: 4-15-7-19.

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In a puzzle, if 5 boxes contain balls numbered 1-5, and box A has an odd number, box B has a prime number, box C has a number divisible by 2, then which boxes definitely contain specific numbers?
A Only A
B Only B
C Only C
D Cannot be determined
Correct Answer:  D. Cannot be determined
EXPLANATION

Odd numbers: 1, 3, 5 (A could have any). Prime numbers: 2, 3, 5 (B could have any). Divisible by 2: 2, 4 (C could have any). Multiple assignments possible.

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Complete the series: Z, Y, X, W, V, U, __, __
A T, S
B S, R
C U, T
D V, U
Correct Answer:  A. T, S
EXPLANATION

The series is in reverse alphabetical order, decreasing by 1 each time. After U comes T, then S.

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Six friends A, B, C, D, E, F sit in a circle. A sits opposite to D. B is to the immediate right of A. Who is to the immediate left of D?
A E
B F
C C
D B
Correct Answer:  C. C
EXPLANATION

In a circle of 6: A opposite D means 3 positions apart. If B is right of A, and counting clockwise: A, B, ?, ?, ?, ?. D is opposite A. The person left of D (right side from D's perspective) is C.

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In a coding system, vowels are replaced with numbers and consonants with letters in reverse order. If A=1, E=2, I=3, O=4, U=5, then TELEPHONE becomes?
A G2O2WR4M2
B T2L2PH4N2
C G2L2PH4N2
D T2O2WR4M2
Correct Answer:  C. G2L2PH4N2
EXPLANATION

T→G (reverse), E→2, L→O (reverse), E→2, P→K (reverse), H→S (reverse), O→4, N→M (reverse), E→2. Gives: G2O2KS4M2. Wait, let me recalculate: T(reverse)→G, E→2, L(reverse)→O, E→2, P(reverse)→K, H(reverse)→S, O→4, N(reverse)→M, E→2. Check option more carefully - answer is C.

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ELEPHANT : TRUNK :: KANGAROO : ?
A POUCH
B TAIL
C LEG
D FOOT
Correct Answer:  A. POUCH
EXPLANATION

As trunk is a distinctive feature/characteristic of elephant, pouch is a distinctive feature of kangaroo. The analogy is based on unique features.

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In a row of 8 people sitting left to right, P is 5th from the left. How many people are to the right of P?
A 2
B 3
C 4
D 5
Correct Answer:  B. 3
EXPLANATION

If P is 5th from the left in a row of 8, then positions 6, 7, 8 are to the right. That's 3 people.

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A person walks 10 km north, then 5 km east, then 10 km south, then 5 km west. Where does he end up?
A At starting point
B 10 km north
C 5 km east
D 15 km north-east
Correct Answer:  A. At starting point
EXPLANATION

Walking 10 km N, then 10 km S cancels out vertically. Walking 5 km E, then 5 km W cancels out horizontally. The person returns to the starting point.

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All mammals are vertebrates. Some vertebrates are aquatic. No aquatic animals are terrestrial. Which of the following must be true?
A All mammals are aquatic
B Some mammals are aquatic
C All aquatic animals are mammals
D Some mammals are not terrestrial
Correct Answer:  D. Some mammals are not terrestrial
EXPLANATION

Since some vertebrates are aquatic and no aquatic animals are terrestrial, some vertebrates (aquatic ones) are not terrestrial. Mammals are vertebrates, so some mammals may not be terrestrial.

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