Free Logical Problems MCQs with Answers

519 Logical Problems MCQs from Analytical and Logical Reasoning, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.

Logical problems present several conditions about people, objects, events or choices and require their possible arrangements to be tested. They cover constraint-based reasoning, rankings, matching, grouping, scheduling and elimination, with attention to the difference between a complete solution and a possibility that merely satisfies one condition.

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  • A. Chalk
  • B. Board
  • C. Pen
  • D. Ink

Explanation: The word 'Board' is the odd one out because it serves as a surface rather than a tool or medium for writing.

Correct answer: Board
  • A. 0
  • B. 2
  • C. 1
  • D. -1

Explanation: The sequence follows a pattern where each number is the result of dividing the previous number by 3.

Correct answer: 1
  • A. Write
  • B. Draw
  • C. Print
  • D. Erase

Explanation: The analogy is comparing the primary function of a knife and a pen. A knife is used to cut, which is its main purpose.

Correct answer: Write
  • A. 57
  • B. 55
  • C. 60
  • D. 50

Explanation: To solve the problem, recognize that the position of each letter in the alphabet is reversed; Z is 1, Y is 2, and so on.

Correct answer: 57
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. 6

Explanation: To solve the problem, define the relationships: Let C be x years old. Then B is 2x years old.

Correct answer: 4
  • A. Writing
  • B. Drawing
  • C. Stirring
  • D. Eating

Explanation: The analogy is based on the primary use or function of the objects: a book is primarily used for reading, just as a fork is primarily used…

Correct answer: Eating
  • A. 7
  • B. 8
  • C. 9
  • D. 10

Explanation: The word 'MATHEMATICS' is composed of the following letters: M, A, T, H, E, M, A, T, I, C, S.

Correct answer: 8
  • A. 18
  • B. 24
  • C. 36
  • D. 48

Explanation: To solve the problem, first identify the rate of egg-laying: 1.5 hens lay 1.5 eggs in 1.5 days.

Correct answer: 36
  • A. Pen - Write
  • B. Scissors - Cut
  • C. Spoon - Stir
  • D. Paper - Draw

Explanation: The correct answer is Option D: 'Paper - Draw'. While paper can be used for drawing, it is not its primary function; paper is more…

Correct answer: Paper - Draw
  • A. 10 km
  • B. 12 km
  • C. 14 km
  • D. 8 km

Explanation: The shortest distance from the starting point is the hypotenuse of a right triangle with legs measuring 6 km and 8 km.

Correct answer: 10 km
  • A. DPMMFGF
  • B. DPMMFFE
  • C. DPMMFFH
  • D. DPNNFFE

Explanation: In the code conversion, each letter in 'SCHOOL' is altered by alternately adding and subtracting 1 from the ASCII value: S(+1)=T, C(-1)=B…

Correct answer: DPMMFGF
  • A. March
  • B. April
  • C. May
  • D. Sunday

Explanation: The correct answer is Sunday. The options 'March', 'April', and 'May' are all names of months in the calendar year, while 'Sunday' is a…

Correct answer: Sunday
  • A. 56
  • B. 46
  • C. 51
  • D. 60

Explanation: To find the next number in the sequence, observe the differences between consecutive terms: 11 - 6 = 5, 21 - 11 = 10, and 36 - 21 = 15.

Correct answer: 56
  • A. Rose
  • B. Lotus
  • C. Lily
  • D. Apple

Explanation: The correct answer is Option D: Apple. The reason is that Apple is a fruit, whereas Rose, Lotus, and Lily are all types of flowers.

Correct answer: Apple
  • A. 7: 45 AM
  • B. 11:00 AM
  • C. 12:30 PM
  • D. 12:00 PM

Explanation: The minute hand of a clock moves at a rate of 6 degrees per minute (360 degrees divided by 60 minutes).

Correct answer: 7: 45 AM
  • A. 4157
  • B. 4158
  • C. 4178
  • D. 5148

Explanation: To solve the problem, consider the position of each letter in the alphabet: C=3, A=1, T=20.

Correct answer: 4158
  • A. 86
  • B. 92
  • C. 103
  • D. 114

Explanation: The series follows a pattern where each number is derived by a specific operation on the previous number. Starting with 8: 1.

Correct answer: 114
  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 4

Explanation: To determine how many times the hands of a clock are at 90° between 3 PM and 4 PM, consider the positions of the hands.

Correct answer: 2
  • A. 36
  • B. 64
  • C. 81
  • D. 49

Explanation: In this analogy, the relationship between the first pair of numbers is based on cubing.

Correct answer: 64
  • A. 6
  • B. 9
  • C. 12
  • D. 15

Explanation: The formula for calculating the number of diagonals in a polygon is given by n(n-3)/2, where n is the number of sides.

Correct answer: 9