Reasoning and General Intelligence is a very important part of SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1. Many questions in this section are repeated in different forms each year, making it possible to prepare smartly and save time. In this blog, we will cover the most important topics, frequently asked question types, repeated patterns, preparation tips, and provide a PDF containing 100 most repeated reasoning and general intelligence questions with solutions.
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Practicing at least 20-30 reasoning questions daily strengthens problem-solving speed and accuracy. The PDF below contains 100 SSC CGL Tier 2 reasoning questions with detailed explanations and answers for practice:
Most Repeated SSC CGL Reasoning Questions
For SSC CGL Tier 2 preparation, reasoning questions are very important. Many topics appear repeatedly in exams with slight variations. Practicing these previous questions helps identify patterns and improves speed. Below are some of the most repeated reasoning questions asked in SSC CGL Exams. To practice all 100 questions with detailed solutions, download the complete eBook given below.
1. A man walks 5 km north, 12 km east, and then 9 km south. How far is he from his starting point?
A) 4 km
B) 6 km
C) 8 km
D) 10 km
Answer: D) 10 km
Explanation: Net north-south = 5–9 = –4 km; east-west = 12 km → Distance = √(12² + 4²) = √160 ≈ 12.65 km → Closest = 10 km.
2. Pointing to a man, Riya says, “He is the son of my grandfather’s only son’s only daughter.” How is the man related to Riya?
A) Brother
B) Cousin
C) Uncle
D) Nephew
Answer: B) Cousin
Explanation: Grandfather’s only son = father, his only daughter = Riya or sister, her son = cousin.
3. Find the missing number: 3, 10, 21, 36, ?, 78
A) 50
B) 55
C) 54
D) 60
Answer: B) 55
Explanation: Pattern: n² + n → 1²+2=3, 2²+6=10, 3²+12=21, 4²+20=36, 5²+30=55.
4. Book : Reading :: Scalpel : ?
A) Cutting
B) Stitching
C) Slicing
D) Surgery
Answer: D) Surgery
Explanation: Object : primary specialized function → Scalpel is used in Surgery.
5. If in a code, MONDAY is written as NQPCBZ, how is FRIDAY written?
A) GSJCBF
B) GSKDBF
C) GSKCBF
D) GSLDBF
Answer: C) GSKCBF
Explanation: Alternating +1, –1, +2, –2 letter shifts in alphabetical order.
6. A is 15 km south of B. C is 8 km east of A. D is 10 km north of C. Which direction is D from B?
A) North-East
B) South-East
C) North-West
D) South-West
Answer: A) North-East
Explanation: Draw diagram: D ends up north-east relative to B.
7. Find the odd one out: 169, 196, 225, 242, 256
A) 196
B) 225
C) 242
D) 256
Answer: C) 242
Explanation: All except 242 are perfect squares (13², 14², 15², 16²).
8. If 7×5 means 7+5, 9×4 means 9+4, then 12×8 means?
A) 96
B) 20
C) 36
D) 32
Answer: B) 20
Explanation: × represents addition in this code → 12+8=20.
9. Complete the series: 4, 14, 30, 52, 80, ?
A) 104
B) 110
C) 114
D) 120
Answer: C) 114
Explanation: Pattern: n² + 2n → 1²+3=4, 2²+10=14, 3²+21=30, 4²+36=52, 5²+55=80, 6²+78=114.
10. Ram is taller than Shyam but shorter than Mohan. Mohan is shorter than Ramesh. Shyam is taller than Ramesh. Who is tallest?
A) Ram
B) Shyam
C) Ramesh
D) Mohan
Answer: B) Shyam
Explanation: Order: Mohan < Ramesh < Ram < Shyam → Shyam tallest.
11. If TREE is coded as USGG, how is LEAF written?
A) MGBG
B) MFBG
C) MGCG
D) MFAG
Answer: A) MGBG
Explanation: Shift letters +1, +1, –1, +1 in sequence.
12. Find the missing number: 8, 16, 32, 64, ?
A) 120
B) 128
C) 136
D) 140
Answer: B) 128
Explanation: Multiply by 2 each time → 64×2=128.
13. Pointing to a girl, Rahul says, “She is the daughter of my mother’s only brother’s son.” How is she related to Rahul?
A) Sister
B) Cousin
C) Niece
D) Aunt
Answer: B) Cousin
Explanation: Mother’s brother = maternal uncle, his son = Rahul’s cousin, daughter = cousin’s daughter.
14. Complete the series: 5, 15, 35, 75, ?, 195
A) 110
B) 115
C) 125
D) 135
Answer: D) 135
Explanation: Pattern: Multiply by 2 and subtract/add alternately → 5×3=15, 15×2+5=35, 35×2+5=75, 75×2–15=135.
15. A cube is painted on all sides and cut into 64 smaller cubes. How many cubes have exactly 2 faces painted?
A) 8
B) 12
C) 24
D) 16
Answer: C) 24
Explanation: Edge cubes (excluding corners) have 2 faces painted → 12 edges × 2 cubes per edge = 24.
16. Find the odd one out: 7, 13, 19, 27, 31
A) 13
B) 19
C) 27
D) 31
Answer: C) 27
Explanation: All except 27 are prime numbers.
17. If A + B means A × B, and A – B means A + B, then 3 + 4 – 5 = ?
A) 12
B) 9
C) 17
D) 15
Answer: C) 17
Explanation: 3+4 → 3×4=12, then 12–5 → 12+5=17.
18. Complete the analogy: Finger : Hand :: Toe : ?
A) Foot
B) Leg
C) Arm
D) Body
Answer: A) Foot
Explanation: Finger is part of hand; Toe is part of foot.
19. In a row of students, A is 7th from the left and B is 12th from the right. If there are 20
students, how many are between A and B?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 0
Answer: D) 0
Explanation: Total between = 20 – (7+12) = 1 → Since positions overlap, 0 students are
strictly between.
20. Ram is 15 years older than Shyam. Five years ago, Ram was twice as old as Shyam.
What is Shyam’s present age?
A) 10
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B) 15
C) 20
D) 25
Answer: C) 20
Explanation: Let Shyam = x → Ram = x+15. Five years ago: x+15–5 = 2(x–5) →
x+10=2x–10 → x=20.
21. Find the missing number: 5, 10, 20, 40, ?
A) 60
B) 70
C) 80
D) 100
Answer: C) 80
Explanation: Multiply by 2 each time → 40×2=80.
22. Pointing to a boy, Priya says, “He is the son of my father’s sister.” How is he related to
Priya?
A) Cousin
B) Brother
C) Nephew
D) Uncle
Answer: A) Cousin
Explanation: Father’s sister = paternal aunt; her son = cousin.
23. Complete the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
A) 36
B) 40
C) 42
D) 48
Answer: C) 42
Explanation: Pattern: n² + n → 1²+1=2, 2²+2=6, 3²+3=12, 4²+4=20, 5²+5=30, 6²+6=42.
24. A cube has all its faces painted and is cut into 27 smaller cubes. How many have only
one face painted?
A) 1
B) 6
C) 8
D) 12
Answer: B) 6
Explanation: Center cubes on each face have only 1 face painted → 6 faces → 6 cubes.
25. Find the odd one out: 2, 3, 5, 9, 11
A) 2
B) 3
C) 9
D) 11
Answer: C) 9
Explanation: All except 9 are prime numbers
SSC CGL Reasoning and General Intelligence Syllabus
Before attempting practice sets, candidates should be familiar with the SSC CGL Reasoning Syllabus for Tier 2. 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 |
How to Prepare for SSC CGL Reasoning and General Intelligence?
To score well in SSC CGL Reasoning, candidates need a clear plan. Focus on repeated question types, learn shortcuts, and practice regularly. A good SSC CGL Preparation Strategy helps solve both basic and advanced problems quickly.
- Solve at least 20-30 questions daily from high-frequency topics like puzzles, coding-decoding, and seating arrangements.
- Memorize shortcut methods for directions, blood relations, and figure series to save time.
- Time yourself while solving previous year SSC CGL reasoning questions to improve speed.
- Check each answer carefully to avoid errors that can lead to negative marking.
- Focus extra practice on puzzles, data sufficiency, and analytical reasoning as these are frequently repeated.
- Maintain a notebook with tricky questions, diagrams, and shortcuts for quick revision.
- Attempt at least one full-length timed mock test weekly to track improvement.
- Analyze mistakes after each practice session and revise weak topics immediately.
Also check out other E-books for SSC Exams:
| E-books |
| 100 Reasoning Questions for Railway and SSC Exams |
| 1000 Reasoning Questions for SSC Exams |
| Computer Abbreviations A to Z for SSC CGL |
| SSC CGL Free PYP Kit |
FAQs
Ans. High-weightage topics include Coding-Decoding, Series (Number/Alphabet/Mixed), Syllogisms, Blood Relations, Seating Arrangement, and Venn Diagrams.
Ans. Yes, Tier 2 questions are generally more complex and require deeper analytical and logical skills.
Ans. Focus on Mirror & Water Images, Paper Folding & Cutting, Embedded Figures, Figure Matrix, Cubes, and Dice problems by solving previous year questions and timed practice sets.
Ans. Solve mock tests and previous year papers within a set time, use shortcuts, and analyze mistakes to avoid repeating them. Accuracy is crucial due to negative marking.
Ans. Yes, drawing diagrams, marking relations, and noting positions visually helps solve these problems faster and with fewer mistakes.
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