Logical Reasoning is one of the most scoring yet tricky sections in the SSC CGL Exam. To score high, candidates must practice high-level reasoning questions that test analytical ability, critical thinking, and decision-making. In this blog, we have compiled the 100 most difficult Logical Reasoning Questions for SSC CGL perfect for practice and last-minute revision.
Most Difficult Logical Reasoning Questions, Download PDF
If you are preparing for the SSC CGL Logical Reasoning section, then practicing high-level questions is very important. The reasoning section tests your ability to think critically, find patterns, and solve problems quickly under pressure. To help you prepare effectively, we have compiled 100 of the most difficult reasoning questions with solutions based on the latest SSC CGL Exam Pattern.
100 Most Difficult Logical Reasoning Questions for SSC CGL Exam
Below are some Reasoning Questions that challenge your logical and analytical ability for SSC CGL Exam.
Q1. In a certain code, “MATRIC” is written as “NZVPJB” by applying the repeating shifts +1, -1, +2 and -2. How is “ALGEBRA” written?
Q2. Five friends P, Q, R, S and T sit in a row facing north. P is second from the left. Q is immediately to the right of P. S is immediately to the left of T, and R is at an end. Who sits in the middle?
Q3. Find the missing number:
5, 12, 27, 58, 121, ?
Q4. Pointing to a man, Riya said, “He is the only son of the father of my mother’s sister’s only brother.” How is the man related to Riya?
Q5. Complete the series:
7, 10, 19, 46, 127, ?
Q6. A cube is painted on all six faces and cut into 125 equal smaller cubes. How many smaller cubes have exactly two faces painted?
Q7. A train 180 m long crosses a bridge 220 m long in 20 seconds. What is the speed of the train in km/h?
Q8. Find the next number:
2, 6, 30, 210, ?
Q9. In a row of 31 students, A is 7th from the left and B is 8th from the right. How many students are between them if B is to the right of A?
Q10. Pointing to a boy, Rahul said, “He is the son of my father’s only sister’s only daughter.” How is the boy related to Rahul?
Q11. Find the missing number:
3, 8, 27, 112, 565, ?
Q12. In a code language, each letter is replaced by its opposite letter in the alphabet, so “EXAM” is written as “VCZN”. How will “TEST” be written?
Q13. A man walks 8 km north, 15 km east and then 8 km south. How far is he from his starting point?
Q14. Find the next number:
2, 6, 42, 1806, ?
Q15. Pointing to a boy, Sita said, “He is the son of the daughter of my father’s only brother.” How is the boy related to Sita?
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SSC CGL Reasoning and General Intelligence Syllabus
Before attempting practice sets, candidates should be familiar with the SSC CGL Reasoning Syllabus for Reasoning section. The main topics include:
| Section | Topics |
| Verbal Reasoning | Analogy, Classification, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Directions, Ranking, Seating Arrangements, Puzzle Solving |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | Figure Series, Mirror Image Reasoning, Paper Folding & Cutting, Embedded Figures, Cube & Dice, Pattern Completion |
| Analytical Reasoning | Syllogism, Statement & Conclusion, Statement & Assumption, Statement & Argument, Statement & Course of Action |
| Data Sufficiency | Identifying missing data, evaluating conditions, logical deduction |
| Miscellaneous | Clocks & Calendars, Venn Diagrams, Input-Output, Mathematical Operations |
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FAQs
Ans. Around 30 questions are asked from the reasoning section in Paper 1 of (General Intelligence and Reasoning).
Ans. The level is moderate to difficult, especially for analytical and puzzle-based questions.
Ans. Series, Analogy, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, and Puzzles are the most scoring topics.
Ans. You can download high-quality reasoning PDFs with solutions from the link given above.
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