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IBPS Clerk Logical Reasoning Questions
Practise logical reasoning (reasoning) for the IBPS Clerical Cadre Examination: 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 PLAN is coded as QMBO, how is TREE coded?
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Answer: A — USFF
Each letter moves 1 place forward in the alphabet (PLAN → QMBO), so TREE → USFF.
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Q2.What day of the week was 23 March 2009?
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Answer: A — Monday
Using odd days (or Zeller’s rule), 23 March 2009 falls on a Monday.
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Q3.If LAMP is coded as MBNQ, how is STAR coded?
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Answer: A — TUBS
Each letter moves 1 place forward in the alphabet (LAMP → MBNQ), so STAR → TUBS.
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Q4.What is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 7:40?
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Answer: C — 10°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×7 − 5.5×40| = 10°.
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Q5.What day of the week was 13 March 2004?
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Answer: A — Saturday
Using odd days (or Zeller’s rule), 13 March 2004 falls on a Saturday.
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Q6.Which number is the odd one out: 21, 31, 47, 53?
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Answer: B — 21
53, 47, 31 are prime; 21 is composite (21 = 3 × 7).
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Q7.Ravi walks 4 m north, turns right and walks 10 m, then turns right again and walks 2 m. How far is he from the start?
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Answer: A — 10.2 m
Net: 2 m north and 10 m east. Distance = √(2² + 10²) = 10.2 m.
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Q8.What is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 5:45?
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Answer: C — 97.5°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×5 − 5.5×45| = 97.5°.
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Q9.What day of the week was 5 November 2020?
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Answer: C — Thursday
Using odd days (or Zeller’s rule), 5 November 2020 falls on a Thursday.
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Q10.If BOOK is coded as ERRN, how is TREE coded?
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Answer: B — WUHH
Each letter moves 3 places forward in the alphabet (BOOK → ERRN), so TREE → WUHH.
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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IBPS Clerical Cadre Examination — conducted by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Recruits customer service associates (clerks) for public sector banks.
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