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BPSC 2023 — Logical Reasoning Questions with Answers

All 17 Logical Reasoning previous-year questions from BPSC 2023, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Classification (Odd one out)

   Find the odd one out.

   • a)Setting of cement
   • b)Burning of coal
   • c)Ripening of fruit
   • d)More than one of the above
   • e)None of the above
2. Q2.Ranking & Ordering

   Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order: 1. Vice President 2. President 3. Speaker 4. Prime Minister 5. Member of Parliament

   • a)4, 2, 1, 3, 5
   • b)2, 1, 4, 3, 5
   • c)5, 1, 2, 3, 4
   • d)More than one of the above
   • e)None of the above
3. Q3.Statement & Conclusion

   Which of the following statements is false?

   • a)Every square is a rectangle.
   • b)Every rhombus is a parallelogram.
   • c)Every square is a rhombus.
   • d)More than one of the above
   • e)None of the above
4. Q4.Blood Relations

   In a family, B says that R is my sister, who is the only daughter of T. X is the daughter of T and Z, who is the grandmother of H. K is the mother of M, who is the only sister of H. X is unmarried. If S is the life partner of A, then how is K related to S?

   • a)Sister-in-law (Brother's wife / Husband's sister / Wife's sister)
   • b)Brother-in-law (Sister's husband / Husband's younger brother) / Sister-in-law (Wife's brother's wife)
   • c)Brother-in-law (Sister's husband / Husband's younger brother / Wife's brother)
   • d)More than one of the above
   • e)None of the above
5. Q5.Number Series

   Choose the missing number from the given options:

   • a)56
   • b)77
   • c)66
   • d)More than one of the above
   • e)None of the above
6. Q6.Number Series

   Find the missing number in the given series following the same pattern: 15, 20, 32, 62, 118, 248, ?

   • a)322
   • b)368
   • c)428
   • d)More than one of the above
   • e)None of the above
7. Q7.Coding-Decoding

   If in a certain code language FASTER is written as 2229212319 and MONITOR as 15161412, then how will GUIDE be written in this language?

   • a)212219523
   • b)222119522
   • c)192019423
   • d)More than one of the above
   • e)None of the above
8. Q8.Coding-Decoding

   In a certain code language, 'GAME' is written as '$ ÷ × %' and 'BEAD' is written as '# % × ×'. How will the word 'MADE' be written in that code language?

   • a)$ ÷ × %
   • b)÷ ÷ $ %
   • c)÷ ÷ × %
   • d)# ÷ × %
9. Q9.Direction Sense

   Q travels towards East. M travels towards North. S and T travel in opposite directions. T travels towards right of Q. Which of the following is definitely true?

   • a)M and S travel in the opposite directions
   • b)S travels towards West
   • c)T travels towards North
   • d)M and S travel in the same direction
10. Q10.Quantitative Aptitude

    A man 'Ramesh', who owns a plot of land of 100 square yards, increases his plot of land by acquiring 10% more from his neighbour 'Suresh', who also owns 100 square yards land. After 2 years, he sells back 10% of the total plot to the neighbour. Which of the following is correct?

    • a)Ramesh's land is more than Suresh
    • b)Suresh's land is more than Ramesh
    • c)Both are equal
    • d)None of the above
11. Q11.Analogy / Classification

    Find the odd pair among the following options.

    • a)Millinery : Hats
    • b)Brewery : Alcohol
    • c)Stationery : Paper
    • d)Snobbery : Shoes
12. Q12.Number Series

    What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series? 132, 156, ?, 210, 240, 272

    • a)196
    • b)182
    • c)199
    • d)204
13. Q13.Number Grid

    Select the missing number from the given alternatives. Grid: Row-1: 44, 49, 37 ; Row-2: 52, ?, 41 ; Row-3: 58, 35, 53.

    • a)56
    • b)77
    • c)66
    • d)63
14. Q14.Statement & Conclusion

    Read the given statement and conclusions carefully. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement. Statement: In a one-day cricket match, the total runs made by a team were 200, of which 160 runs were made by spinners. Conclusions: 1. 80% of the team consisted of spinners. 2. The opening batsmen were spinners. Select the correct answer.

    • a)Only 1 follows the statement
    • b)Only 2 follows the statement
    • c)Both 1 and 2 follow the statement
    • d)Neither 1 nor 2 follows the statement
15. Q15.Coding-Decoding

    In a code language, if GREAT is written as 718222620 and MONK is written as 13121411, then how will VIGOROUS be written in the same language?

    • a)22187121812619
    • b)21177121811619
    • c)22187131813620
    • d)21187111711620
16. Q16.Classification (Letter series)

    Find the odd one in the following groups: Q,W,Z,B / B,H,K,M / W,C,G,J / M,S,V,X.

    • a)Q,W,Z,B
    • b)M,S,V,X
    • c)W,C,G,J
    • d)B,H,K,M
17. Q17.Direction & Distance

    Four branches of a company are located at M, N, O and P. M is in the North of N at a distance of 4 km; P is in the South of O at a distance of 2 km; N is in the Southeast of O by 1 km. What is the distance between M and P in km?

    • a)5·34
    • b)6·74
    • c)28·5
    • d)None of the above