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Reasoning MCQs

Reasoning MCQs are multiple-choice questions that test logical, verbal and analytical thinking, from syllogisms and number series to coding, blood relations, direction sense and seating puzzles. Every question on MCQs360 shows its correct answer instantly, so you can check your method and learn from mistakes as you practise.

Question 01 Inequalities

In a certain code, ‘X % Y’ means X is greater than Y; ‘X $ Y’ means X is either greater than or equal to Y; ‘X @ Y’ means X is smaller than Y; ‘X # Y’ means X is either smaller than or equal to Y; ‘X & Y’ means X is equal to Y. Statements: O # N, N # K, K @ L, L @ J, J @ M. Conclusions: I. M $ O II. N $ J. Which of the conclusions is definitely true?

Correct answer A. Only conclusion I is true

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Question 02 Inequalities

In a certain code, ‘X % Y’ means X is either greater than or equal to Y; ‘X # Y’ means X is greater than Y; ‘X @ Y’ means X is smaller than Y; ‘X $ Y’ means X is equal to Y; ‘X & Y’ means X is either smaller than or equal to Y. Statements: Z % V, V @ W, W $ G, G # Y, Y # X. Conclusions: I. W # Y II. Z @ G. Which of the conclusions is definitely true?

Correct answer D. Only conclusion I is true

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Question 06 Inequalities

In a certain code, ‘X # Y’ means X is either smaller than or equal to Y; ‘X $ Y’ means X is either greater than or equal to Y; ‘X & Y’ means X is equal to Y; ‘X % Y’ means X is smaller than Y; ‘X @ Y’ means X is greater than Y. Statements: G # V, V % W, W @ Y, Y & Z. Conclusions: I. W @ Z II. Y @ G. Which of the conclusions is definitely true?

Correct answer B. Only conclusion I is true

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Question 11 Inequalities

In a certain code, ‘X % Y’ means X is equal to Y; ‘X & Y’ means X is either greater than or equal to Y; ‘X @ Y’ means X is either smaller than or equal to Y; ‘X # Y’ means X is smaller than Y; ‘X $ Y’ means X is greater than Y. Statements: E % C, C $ F, F @ A, A @ D, D # B. Conclusions: I. B $ F II. D & F. Which of the conclusions is definitely true?

Correct answer B. Both conclusions I and II are true

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Question 13 Inequalities

In a certain code, ‘X $ Y’ means X is smaller than Y; ‘X # Y’ means X is either greater than or equal to Y; ‘X % Y’ means X is equal to Y; ‘X @ Y’ means X is either smaller than or equal to Y; ‘X & Y’ means X is greater than Y. Statements: B # E, E % C, C & D, D & F. Conclusions: I. D @ B II. C & B. Which of the conclusions is definitely true?

Correct answer C. Only conclusion I is true

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Question 16 Inequalities

In a certain code, ‘X $ Y’ means X is either greater than or equal to Y; ‘X # Y’ means X is greater than Y; ‘X & Y’ means X is equal to Y; ‘X % Y’ means X is smaller than Y; ‘X @ Y’ means X is either smaller than or equal to Y. Statements: J # B, B # C, C % M, M & K, K % H. Conclusions: I. H @ B II. C % H. Which of the conclusions is definitely true?

Correct answer A. Only conclusion II is true

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Question 19 Inequalities

In a certain code, ‘X $ Y’ means X is greater than Y; ‘X % Y’ means X is equal to Y; ‘X @ Y’ means X is either smaller than or equal to Y; ‘X & Y’ means X is smaller than Y; ‘X # Y’ means X is either greater than or equal to Y. Statements: Q $ R, R $ S, S & U, U % P, P $ T. Conclusions: I. R % P II. P & T. Which of the conclusions is definitely true?

Correct answer D. Neither conclusion I nor II is true

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About Reasoning MCQs

This subject is split into eleven topics. Logical Reasoning covers syllogisms, if-then statements and ordering problems, while Critical Reasoning covers arguments, assumptions, conclusions and cause and effect. Series Completion, Analogies and Classification (Odd One Out) test pattern spotting with numbers, letters and words. Coding and Decoding covers letter shifts, reverse alphabets, number codes and coded sentences, all of which depend on knowing alphabet positions well.

Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Ranking and Order, Seating Arrangement and Puzzles, and Inequalities make up the analytical part. These questions reward a clear method: draw a family tree, sketch the route, place people on a line or circle, or chain the symbols together. Reasoning appears in the Logical Reasoning section of MDCAT, in NTS and GAT tests, in ISSB and forces initial tests, and in Indian and Bangladeshi bank and government recruitment exams.

Key facts to remember

  • In syllogisms, "All A are B" does not mean "All B are A", but it does allow the conclusion "Some B are A".
  • Letter positions run from A = 1 to Z = 26; in the reverse alphabet Z = 1 and A = 26, so a letter's reverse position is 27 minus its forward position.
  • Facing north, your right is east and your left is west; a 90° clockwise turn from north faces east.
  • The shortest distance between a start and end point on a right-angled route is found with Pythagoras: distance = √(x² + y²).
  • In a row, total number of people = position from the left + position from the right − 1.
  • If A > B and B < C, no definite relation between A and C can be drawn.

Exams that include Reasoning MCQs

Pakistan

  • MDCAT
  • NTS
  • GAT
  • ISSB
  • Army, Navy and PAF initial tests
  • PPSC
  • FPSC

India

  • SSC CGL
  • SSC CHSL
  • IBPS PO
  • IBPS Clerk
  • SBI PO
  • SBI Clerk
  • RRB NTPC
  • CAT

Bangladesh

  • BCS
  • Bangladesh Bank recruitment tests

How to prepare for Reasoning MCQs

  1. Learn the alphabet positions (A = 1 to Z = 26) and the reverse values by heart, since series, coding and analogy questions all depend on them.
  2. Always draw a diagram for blood relations, directions and seating questions instead of solving them in your head.
  3. Practise one topic at a time until your method is fixed, then mix topics under timed conditions to build exam speed.
  4. Review every wrong answer and note the rule you missed, such as a syllogism rule or the formula for ranking.

Frequently asked questions

What topics are covered in Reasoning MCQs?

Reasoning MCQs on MCQs360 cover logical and critical reasoning, series completion, analogies, coding and decoding, blood relations, direction sense, seating arrangement and puzzles, ranking and order, classification and inequalities. Each topic has its own page so you can practise one question type at a time.

Which exams include Reasoning MCQs?

In Pakistan, reasoning appears in the MDCAT Logical Reasoning section, NTS and GAT tests, ISSB and forces initial tests, and PPSC and FPSC papers. In India it is tested in SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, IBPS, SBI, RRB and CAT, and in Bangladesh in the BCS mental ability paper and bank tests.

How can I improve my speed in reasoning questions?

Speed comes from fixed methods and regular timed practice. Memorise letter positions, square and cube numbers, and the main syllogism and ranking rules. Draw quick diagrams, eliminate clearly wrong options first, and skip any long puzzle that is taking too much time, then return to it at the end.

Last reviewed October 2026