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SSC CGL Logical Reasoning Questions
Practise logical reasoning (reasoning) for the SSC Combined Graduate Level 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.Ravi walks 3 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: D — 10.05 m
Net: 1 m north and 10 m east. Distance = √(1² + 10²) = 10.05 m.
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Q2.What day of the week was 14 November 2030?
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Answer: B — Thursday
Using odd days (or Zeller’s rule), 14 November 2030 falls on a Thursday.
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Q3.Ravi walks 11 m north, turns right and walks 9 m, then turns right again and walks 4 m. How far is he from the start?
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Answer: A — 11.4 m
Net: 7 m north and 9 m east. Distance = √(7² + 9²) = 11.4 m.
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Q4.Which number is the odd one out: 51, 55, 59, 65?
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Answer: A — 59
51, 65, 55 are composite; 59 is prime.
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Q5.Ravi walks 9 m north, turns right and walks 5 m, then turns right again and walks 6 m. How far is he from the start?
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Answer: A — 5.83 m
Net: 3 m north and 5 m east. Distance = √(3² + 5²) = 5.83 m.
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Q6.Find the next letter: E, I, M, Q, ?
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Answer: A — U
The letters advance by 4 each time (skip 3).
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Q7.What is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 4:00?
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Answer: A — 120°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×4 − 5.5×0| = 120°.
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Q8.What day of the week was 4 December 2030?
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Answer: A — Wednesday
Using odd days (or Zeller’s rule), 4 December 2030 falls on a Wednesday.
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Q9.Find the next letter: B, E, H, K, ?
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Answer: C — N
The letters advance by 3 each time (skip 2).
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Q10.What is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 8:30?
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Answer: D — 75°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×8 − 5.5×30| = 75°.
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.
About SSC CGL
SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination — conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Recruits graduates to Group B and C posts in central ministries, departments and offices.
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