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SSC MTS Logical Reasoning Questions
Practise logical reasoning (reasoning) for the SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff 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.What day of the week was 19 November 2025?
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Answer: A — Wednesday
Using odd days (or Zeller’s rule), 19 November 2025 falls on a Wednesday.
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Q2.Ravi walks 8 m north, turns right and walks 2 m, then turns right again and walks 2 m. How far is he from the start?
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Answer: A — 6.32 m
Net: 6 m north and 2 m east. Distance = √(6² + 2²) = 6.32 m.
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Q3.What day of the week was 13 July 1992?
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Answer: B — Monday
Using odd days (or Zeller’s rule), 13 July 1992 falls on a Monday.
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Q4.What is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 4:10?
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Answer: A — 65°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×4 − 5.5×10| = 65°.
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Q5.If STAR is coded as VWDU, how is LAMP coded?
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Answer: D — ODPS
Each letter moves 3 places forward in the alphabet (STAR → VWDU), so LAMP → ODPS.
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Q6.Ravi walks 8 m north, turns right and walks 8 m, then turns right again and walks 3 m. How far is he from the start?
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Answer: B — 9.43 m
Net: 5 m north and 8 m east. Distance = √(5² + 8²) = 9.43 m.
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Q7.Ravi walks 11 m north, turns right and walks 6 m, then turns right again and walks 2 m. How far is he from the start?
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Answer: A — 10.82 m
Net: 9 m north and 6 m east. Distance = √(9² + 6²) = 10.82 m.
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Q8.What day of the week was 22 August 1992?
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Answer: C — Saturday
Using odd days (or Zeller’s rule), 22 August 1992 falls on a Saturday.
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Q9.What is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 10:45?
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Answer: D — 52.5°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×10 − 5.5×45| = 52.5°.
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Q10.If CAT is coded as DBU, how is STAR coded?
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Answer: B — TUBS
Each letter moves 1 place forward in the alphabet (CAT → DBU), so STAR → TUBS.
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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SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Examination — conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Recruits Multi-Tasking Staff and Havaldars for central government offices.
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| Percentages | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
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