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UGC NET Paper 1 Logical Reasoning Questions
Practise logical reasoning (reasoning) for the UGC National Eligibility Test (Paper 1): 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 5 m north, turns right and walks 2 m, then turns right again and walks 4 m. How far is he from the start?
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Answer: C — 2.24 m
Net: 1 m north and 2 m east. Distance = √(1² + 2²) = 2.24 m.
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Q2.Find the next letter: F, H, J, L, ?
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Answer: B — N
The letters advance by 2 each time (skip 1).
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Q3.If STAR is coded as TUBS, how is CAT coded?
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Answer: B — DBU
Each letter moves 1 place forward in the alphabet (STAR → TUBS), so CAT → DBU.
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Q4.Find the next letter: K, O, S, W, ?
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Answer: A — A
The letters advance by 4 each time (skip 3).
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Q5.What is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 3:30?
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Answer: A — 75°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×3 − 5.5×30| = 75°.
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Q6.Which number is the odd one out: 11, 19, 27, 37?
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Answer: B — 27
11, 37, 19 are prime; 27 is composite (27 = 3 × 9).
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Q7.Ravi walks 12 m north, turns right and walks 6 m, then turns right again and walks 11 m. How far is he from the start?
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Answer: B — 6.08 m
Net: 1 m north and 6 m east. Distance = √(1² + 6²) = 6.08 m.
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Q8.What is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 10:10?
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Answer: D — 115°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×10 − 5.5×10| = 245°; the smaller angle is 360 − that = 115°.
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Q9.What is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 6:10?
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Answer: B — 125°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×6 − 5.5×10| = 125°.
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Q10.Which number is the odd one out: 39, 41, 51, 63?
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Answer: D — 41
51, 63, 39 are composite; 41 is prime.
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 UGC NET Paper 1
UGC National Eligibility Test (Paper 1) — conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). Qualifies candidates for Assistant Professor and JRF; Paper 1 tests teaching and research aptitude.
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UGC NET Paper 1 practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Data Interpretation | Data interpretation | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Computer Awareness | Computer knowledge | Question bank |
| Averages & Statistics | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |