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SSC JE Logical Reasoning Questions
Practise logical reasoning (reasoning) for the SSC Junior Engineer 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.Which number is the odd one out: 13, 19, 23, 55?
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Answer: D — 55
23, 19, 13 are prime; 55 is composite (55 = 5 × 11).
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Q2.Ravi walks 4 m north, turns right and walks 3 m, then turns right again and walks 1 m. How far is he from the start?
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Answer: C — 4.24 m
Net: 3 m north and 3 m east. Distance = √(3² + 3²) = 4.24 m.
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Q3.Which number is the odd one out: 17, 41, 49, 53?
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Answer: A — 49
53, 41, 17 are prime; 49 is composite (49 = 7 × 7).
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Q4.Which number is the odd one out: 33, 49, 53, 57?
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Answer: B — 53
57, 49, 33 are composite; 53 is prime.
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Q5.Find the next letter: G, J, M, P, ?
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Answer: A — S
The letters advance by 3 each time (skip 2).
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Q6.What is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 5:15?
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Answer: A — 67.5°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×5 − 5.5×15| = 67.5°.
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Q7.What is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 6:40?
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Answer: D — 40°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×6 − 5.5×40| = 40°.
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Q8.If LAMP is coded as MBNQ, how is FISH coded?
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Answer: C — GJTI
Each letter moves 1 place forward in the alphabet (LAMP → MBNQ), so FISH → GJTI.
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Q9.What day of the week was 4 December 2027?
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Answer: A — Saturday
Using odd days (or Zeller’s rule), 4 December 2027 falls on a Saturday.
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Q10.If FISH is coded as ILVK, how is MILK coded?
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Answer: C — PLON
Each letter moves 3 places forward in the alphabet (FISH → ILVK), so MILK → PLON.
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 JE
SSC Junior Engineer Examination — conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Recruits civil, mechanical and electrical Junior Engineers; the general sections cover reasoning and awareness.
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SSC JE practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Science | Calculated + question bank |
| Number System & Simplification | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Indian Polity, History & Geography | General awareness | Question bank |