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AFCAT Logical Reasoning Questions
Practise logical reasoning (reasoning) for the Air Force Common Admission Test: 10 multiple-choice questions, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Click an option to check it, or “New questions” for another set.
Logical Reasoning practice
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Q1.If TREE is coded as XVII, how is LAMP coded?
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Answer: A — PEQT
Each letter moves 4 places forward in the alphabet (TREE → XVII), so LAMP → PEQT.
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Q2.Which number is the odd one out: 19, 23, 37, 65?
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Answer: C — 65
19, 37, 23 are prime; 65 is composite (65 = 5 × 13).
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Q3.Find the next letter: F, J, N, R, ?
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Answer: B — V
The letters advance by 4 each time (skip 3).
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Q4.If TREE is coded as WUHH, how is PLAN coded?
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Answer: C — SODQ
Each letter moves 3 places forward in the alphabet (TREE → WUHH), so PLAN → SODQ.
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Q5.Find the next letter: A, C, E, G, ?
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Answer: D — I
The letters advance by 2 each time (skip 1).
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Q6.What day of the week was 16 October 2014?
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Answer: B — Thursday
Using odd days (or Zeller’s rule), 16 October 2014 falls on a Thursday.
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Q7.What is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 11:50?
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Answer: D — 55°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×11 − 5.5×50| = 55°.
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Q8.If CODE is coded as GSHI, how is CAT coded?
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Answer: D — GEX
Each letter moves 4 places forward in the alphabet (CODE → GSHI), so CAT → GEX.
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Q9.If MILK is coded as QMPO, how is DOG coded?
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Answer: C — HSK
Each letter moves 4 places forward in the alphabet (MILK → QMPO), so DOG → HSK.
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Q10.Ravi walks 6 m north, turns right and walks 7 m, then turns right again and walks 4 m. How far is he from the start?
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Answer: A — 7.28 m
Net: 2 m north and 7 m east. Distance = √(2² + 7²) = 7.28 m.
How to approach logical reasoning questions
For coding questions write the letter positions (A = 1 … Z = 26). For directions, draw axes and track each turn. Clock angle = |30H − 5.5M|. Calendar: count odd days.
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Air Force Common Admission Test — conducted by Indian Air Force. Selects officers for the Flying, Ground Duty (Technical) and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches.
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