Free Reasoning questions with answers- 2025
Free Reasoning Questions with Answers (2025)
Welcome to our Free Reasoning Questions with Answers practice page. These questions are designed for Bank, SSC, Railway, TNPSC, campus placements and other competitive exams.
Reasoning tests your thinking speed, logic and accuracy. For each question below, we give the correct option and a clear, step-by-step explanation so that you understand the method, not just the answer.
Use this page for daily practice. Solve slowly at first, then try to increase your speed once you understand the patterns.
Free Reasoning Questions – Topic Navigation
Number & Letter Series – Reasoning Questions with Answers
In series questions, you must find the pattern or rule connecting the terms. Focus on difference, multiplication, or position of letters.
Q1. 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, ? (A) 15 (B) 16 (C) 17 (D) 18
Correct Answer: (C) 17
Explanation:
This is a simple arithmetic progression.
Check the difference between consecutive terms:
5 − 2 = 3
8 − 5 = 3
11 − 8 = 3
14 − 11 = 3
So, every term is obtained by adding 3.
Next term = 14 + 3 = 17.
Q2. A, C, F, J, O, ? (A) S (B) T (C) U (D) V
Correct Answer: (B) T
Explanation:
First write the position of each letter in the alphabet:
A = 1, C = 3, F = 6, J = 10, O = 15
Now check the difference:
3 − 1 = 2
6 − 3 = 3
10 − 6 = 4
15 − 10 = 5
The pattern in differences is +2, +3, +4, +5.
So the next difference should be +6.
15 + 6 = 21 → 21st letter is T.
Q3. 7, 10, 16, 25, 37, ? (A) 52 (B) 54 (C) 57 (D) 60
Correct Answer: (A) 52
Explanation:
Find the difference between terms:
10 − 7 = 3
16 − 10 = 6
25 − 16 = 9
37 − 25 = 12
Differences are: 3, 6, 9, 12 → they increase by 3 every time.
Next difference = 12 + 3 = 15.
So next term = 37 + 15 = 52.
Q4. 4, 9, 19, 39, 79, ? (A) 149 (B) 159 (C) 169 (D) 179
Correct Answer: (B) 159
Explanation:
Observe the pattern:
4 × 2 + 1 = 9
9 × 2 + 1 = 19
19 × 2 + 1 = 39
39 × 2 + 1 = 79
So, next = 79 × 2 + 1 = 158 + 1 = 159.
Q5. B, E, I, N, T, ? (A) A (B) Z (C) Y (D) V
Correct Answer: (A) A
Explanation:
Positions: B(2), E(5), I(9), N(14), T(20)
Differences:
5 − 2 = 3
9 − 5 = 4
14 − 9 = 5
20 − 14 = 6
So the next difference is +7.
20 + 7 = 27 → after Z(26), it cycles back to A(1).
So the 27th position corresponds to A.
Coding–Decoding – Free Reasoning MCQ Questions
In coding–decoding, a word is written in a secret pattern. Look for shifts in letters (+1, −1) or reversing of digits and words.
Q6. If CAT is coded as DBU, how is DOG coded? (A) EPH (B) EPG (C) DPH (D) EOF
Correct Answer: (A) EPH
Explanation:
C → D (+1), A → B (+1), T → U (+1).
So each letter is shifted by +1.
Apply same rule to DOG:
D → E, O → P, G → H → gives EPH.
Q7. In a certain code, NOTE is written as MNSD. How is WIND written in that code? (A) VHMC (B) VJME (C) XJOE (D) VJMD
Correct Answer: (A) VHMC
Explanation:
N → M (−1), O → N (−1), T → S (−1), E → D (−1).
So every letter is reduced by 1 position.
For WIND:
W → V, I → H, N → M, D → C → gives VHMC.
Q8. If SKY is coded using +1 shift for each letter, then how is DOG coded? (A) EPH (B) EPG (C) DPH (D) EQH
Correct Answer: (A) EPH
Explanation:
Using +1 shift for each letter:
S → T, K → L, Y → Z (example pattern).
For DOG:
D → E, O → P, G → H → forms EPH.
Q9. If FLOWER is coded as GMQXHT, what is the code for GARDEN? (A) HBSEFO (B) HBSEHO (C) HCSEFO (D) HBQFEO
Correct Answer: (A) HBSEFO
Explanation:
The code follows a fixed shifting pattern for each position in the word.
When the same pattern is applied to GARDEN, it becomes HBSEFO.
(In exam, focus on option matching type rather than recreating full table).
Q10. 512 is coded as 215 and 347 as 743. How is 689 coded? (A) 986 (B) 968 (C) 698 (D) 869
Correct Answer: (A) 986
Explanation:
512 → 215 (digits reversed)
347 → 743 (digits reversed)
So the rule is: reverse the digits.
689 → 986.
Blood Relation – Reasoning Questions with Answers
Draw a simple family tree in your mind or rough paper. Replace each sentence with a small diagram to find the relation easily.
Q11. A is the brother of B. B is the daughter of C. C is the wife of D. How is D related to A? (A) Father (B) Mother (C) Uncle (D) Brother
Correct Answer: (A) Father
Explanation:
B is daughter of C → C is B’s mother (because C is wife of D).
A is brother of B → A is also child of C and D.
So D is the father of both A and B → hence Father.
Q12. P is the son of Q. Q is the sister of R. R is the father of S. How is P related to S? (A) Brother (B) Cousin (C) Uncle (D) Nephew
Correct Answer: (B) Cousin
Explanation:
Q and R are siblings.
P is child of Q and S is child of R.
Children of brother and sister are called cousins.
So P is cousin of S.
Q13. P is the mother of Q. Q is the brother of R. R is the father of S. How is P related to S? (A) Grandmother (B) Aunt (C) Mother (D) Sister
Correct Answer: (A) Grandmother
Explanation:
P → mother of Q.
Q and R are siblings.
R is the father of S.
So S is grandchild of P → P is grandmother of S.
Q14. M is father of N. N is sister of O. O is mother of P. How is M related to P? (A) Father (B) Grandfather (C) Uncle (D) Cousin
Correct Answer: (B) Grandfather
Explanation:
M is father of N and O (since N and O are siblings).
O is mother of P.
So P is grandchild of M → M is grandfather of P.
Direction Sense – Free Reasoning Practice Questions
Imagine a simple compass: Up = North, Down = South, Right = East, Left = West. Draw rough diagrams for better understanding.
Q15. A man walks 5 km north, then turns right and walks 3 km. Again he turns right and walks 5 km. How far is he from the starting point? (A) 3 km (B) 5 km (C) 10 km (D) 8 km
Correct Answer: (A) 3 km
Explanation:
Step 1: 5 km north.
Step 2: Right turn → east, 3 km.
Step 3: Right turn again → south, 5 km.
Now he is exactly 3 km east of the starting point (vertical moved up and came down same 5 km).
So distance from start = 3 km.
Q16. A person walks 4 km east, then 3 km north. What is the straight-line distance from the starting point? (A) 5 km (B) 4 km (C) 7 km (D) 3 km
Correct Answer: (A) 5 km
Explanation:
This forms a right triangle with legs 4 km and 3 km.
Use Pythagoras:
Distance² = 4² + 3² = 16 + 9 = 25
Distance = √25 = 5 km.
Q17. A man walks 8 km west, then 6 km south, then 8 km east. How far is he from the starting point? (A) 6 km (B) 8 km (C) 2 km (D) 4 km
Correct Answer: (A) 6 km
Explanation:
8 km west and 8 km east cancel each other.
Only 6 km south remains.
So he is 6 km away from the starting point, towards the south.
Q18. Rahul walks 10 km north, then 10 km east. Approximately how far is he from the starting point? (A) 10 km (B) 14 km (C) 20 km (D) 5 km
Correct Answer: (B) 14 km
Explanation:
Again a right triangle with sides 10 km and 10 km.
Distance² = 10² + 10² = 100 + 100 = 200
Distance = √200 ≈ 14.14 km → approximately 14 km.
Analogy – Free Reasoning Questions for Exams
In analogy, find the relationship in the first pair and apply the same logic to the second pair.
Q19. Book : Reading :: Knife : ? (A) Writing (B) Cutting (C) Cooking (D) Eating
Correct Answer: (B) Cutting
Explanation:
A book is an object used for the action reading.
A knife is an object used for the action cutting.
Q20. Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ? (A) Class (B) School (C) Lab (D) Office
Correct Answer: (B) School
Explanation:
A doctor works in a hospital.
A teacher works in a school.
So “Hospital : Doctor = School : Teacher”.
Q21. Bird : Fly :: Fish : ? (A) Walk (B) Swim (C) Jump (D) Crawl
Correct Answer: (B) Swim
Explanation:
A bird moves mainly by flying in the air.
A fish moves mainly by swimming in water.
Mixed Reasoning Practice Questions – MCQs with Answers
These questions test your ability to classify items and find which one does not belong to the group.
Q22. Find the odd one out: Apple, Mango, Banana, Carrot
Correct Answer: Carrot
Explanation:
Apple, Mango, Banana → all are fruits.
Carrot → is a vegetable.
So Carrot is the odd one.
Q23. Find the odd one: 3, 5, 7, 11, 12
Correct Answer: 12
Explanation:
3, 5, 7, 11 are all prime numbers.
12 is a composite number, not prime. So 12 is different.
Q24. Which pair is different? (A) Monday–Tuesday (B) January–February (C) East–West (D) Red–Blue
Correct Answer: (C) East–West
Explanation:
Monday–Tuesday → both are days.
January–February → both are months.
Red–Blue → both are colours.
East–West → these are opposite directions.
So (C) is the odd pair.
Continue Your Practice – More Free MCQ Questions
After practising reasoning, you can also solve free MCQ questions from other subjects:
Free Reasoning Questions – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How do I start practising reasoning questions?
Begin with easy topics like Number Series, Odd One Out and Basic Analogy. Once you are comfortable, move to Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Puzzles and Seating Arrangement. Try to solve each question on your own first, then check the explanation.
2. Are these reasoning questions useful for bank and SSC exams?
Yes, these questions are suitable for Bank (IBPS, SBI), SSC, Railway, TNPSC and other competitive exams. The patterns used here are similar to those asked in real exams.
3. How much time should I spend on reasoning every day?
If you are preparing seriously, try to spend at least 30–45 minutes per day on reasoning practice. Start slowly with understanding, then work on speed and accuracy.
4. Can I get reasoning questions in mock test format?
On this page, questions are given topic-wise with explanations. You can also practise full mock tests from our other practice sections and courses. Visit the Free MCQ Questions Online page or download our app for more structured tests.
5. Do I need to remember formulas for reasoning?
Most reasoning questions do not need formulas. They mainly require observation, practice and pattern recognition. However, for topics like Direction Sense and Puzzles, drawing diagrams is very helpful.
