26. Sana is taller than Hina but shorter than Mariam. Mariam is shorter than Zara. Who is the tallest?
- Hina
- Mariam
- Zara
- Sana
Answer: C) Zara
Explanation: Hina < Sana < Mariam < Zara.
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Logical Reasoning MCQs — Quantitative Reasoning (page 2)
50 multiple-choice questions on Logical Reasoning from Quantitative Reasoning, each with the correct answer and, where available, a teacher's explanation. Read through them to revise the chapter, then practise the same questions one by one to test yourself.
27. In a code, BOOK is written as DQQM. How is PAGE written in that code?
- RCIG
- SDJH
- QBHF
- NYEC
Answer: A) RCIG
Explanation: Each letter moves 2 places forward in the alphabet: PAGE → RCIG.
28. In a code, MILK is written as PLON. How is SALT written in that code?
- PXIQ
- VDOW
- UCNV
- WEPX
Answer: B) VDOW
Explanation: Each letter moves 3 places forward in the alphabet: SALT → VDOW.
29. If today is Wednesday, what day of the week will it be after 365 days?
- Wednesday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Thursday
Answer: D) Thursday
Explanation: 365 = 7 52 + 1. Whole weeks don't change the day, so count 1 day on from Wednesday: Thursday.
30. What is the smaller angle between the hour and minute hands at 2:20?
- 50°
- 310°
- 55°
- 60°
Answer: A) 50°
Explanation: Angle = 30H - 5.5M = 30 2 - 5.5 20 = 50°.
31. In the English alphabet, which letter is 4th to the left of the 20th letter from the left?
- O
- X
- Q
- P
Answer: D) P
Explanation: The 20th letter from the left is T; moving 4 to the left gives P.
32. Ahmed walks 2 km east, then 5 km north, then 2 km west, then 3 km north. How far is he from his starting point, and in which direction?
- 9 km North
- 12 km North
- 8 km North
- 8 km South
Answer: C) 8 km North
Explanation: Net east–west: 0 km, net north–south: 8 km. Distance = 0^2 + 8^2 = 8 km, towards the North.
33. If today is Friday, what day of the week will it be after 100 days?
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
Answer: B) Sunday
Explanation: 100 = 7 14 + 2. Whole weeks don't change the day, so count 2 days on from Friday: Sunday.
34. Pointing to a man, Ayesha says, “He is the son of my grandfather’s only son.” How is the man related to Ayesha?
- Brother
- Cousin
- Uncle
- Father
Answer: A) Brother
Explanation: Her grandfather's only son is her father; her father's son is her brother.
35. Ahmed walks 4 km north, then 3 km east. How far is he from his starting point, and in which direction?
- 5 km South-West
- 5 km North-East
- 6 km North-East
- 7 km North-East
Answer: B) 5 km North-East
Explanation: Net east–west: 3 km, net north–south: 4 km. Distance = 3^2 + 4^2 = 5 km, towards the North-East.
36. If today is Saturday, what day of the week will it be after 1000 days?
- Sunday
- Saturday
- Friday
- Thursday
Answer: C) Friday
Explanation: 1000 = 7 142 + 6. Whole weeks don't change the day, so count 6 days on from Saturday: Friday.
37. If P is the husband of Q, and R is the daughter of Q, how is P related to R?
- Father
- Grandfather
- Uncle
- Brother
Answer: A) Father
Explanation: P is Q's husband and R is Q's daughter, so P is R's father.
38. What is the smaller angle between the hour and minute hands at 10:10?
- 115°
- 245°
- 240°
- 120°
Answer: A) 115°
Explanation: Angle = 30H - 5.5M = 30 10 - 5.5 10 = 245°, and the smaller angle is 360° - 245° = 115°.
39. In a row of students, Bilal is 11th from the front and 25th from the back. How many students are in the row?
- 34
- 37
- 35
- 36
Answer: C) 35
Explanation: Total = 11 + 25 - 1 = 35 (Bilal is counted twice).
40. In the English alphabet, which letter is 3rd to the left of the 8th letter from the right?
- P
- O
- V
- Q
Answer: A) P
Explanation: The 8th letter from the right is S; moving 3 to the left gives P.
41. Statements: All pens are pencils. Some pencils are erasers. Conclusion: Some pens are erasers. This conclusion:
- Definitely follows
- Is definitely false
- Does not necessarily follow
- Follows only if all erasers are pens
Answer: C) Does not necessarily follow
Explanation: The pencils that are erasers might not be pens at all, so we can't be sure.
42. In a row of students, Bilal is 15th from the front and 20th from the back. How many students are in the row?
- 33
- 34
- 35
- 36
Answer: B) 34
Explanation: Total = 15 + 20 - 1 = 34 (Bilal is counted twice).
43. In the English alphabet, which letter is 6th to the right of the 14th letter from the right?
- T
- R
- G
- S
Answer: D) S
Explanation: The 14th letter from the right is M; moving 6 to the right gives S.
44. What is the smaller angle between the hour and minute hands at 9:00?
- 90°
- 270°
- 95°
- 91°
Answer: A) 90°
Explanation: Angle = 30H - 5.5M = 30 9 - 5.5 0 = 270°, and the smaller angle is 360° - 270° = 90°.
45. In a row of students, Bilal is 18th from the front and 18th from the back. How many students are in the row?
- 35
- 36
- 37
- 34
Answer: A) 35
Explanation: Total = 18 + 18 - 1 = 35 (Bilal is counted twice).
46. If SKY is coded as HPB, then SEA is coded as:
- IWA
- HVZ
- ZVH
- TFB
Answer: B) HVZ
Explanation: Each letter is replaced by its mirror in the alphabet (A↔Z, B↔Y, C↔X…). So SEA → HVZ.
47. A is the brother of B. B is the sister of C. C is the father of D. How is A related to D?
- Father
- Grandfather
- Uncle
- Brother
Answer: C) Uncle
Explanation: A, B and C are siblings; C is D's father, so A (male) is D's uncle.
48. Kamran's mother is the only daughter of Rashid's father. How is Rashid related to Kamran?
- Father
- Brother
- Maternal uncle
- Grandfather
Answer: C) Maternal uncle
Explanation: The only daughter of Rashid's father is Rashid's sister — Kamran's mother. So Rashid is Kamran's maternal uncle (mamoo).
49. In a row of students, Bilal is 7th from the front and 12th from the back. How many students are in the row?
- 18
- 20
- 19
- 17
Answer: A) 18
Explanation: Total = 7 + 12 - 1 = 18 (Bilal is counted twice).
50. If 1 January of a non-leap year is a Monday, what day is 1 January of the next year?
- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
Answer: C) Tuesday
Explanation: A non-leap year has 365 days = 52 weeks + 1 day, so the day moves on by one.
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