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Analytical Reasoning MCQs
Practice Analytical Reasoning multiple-choice questions for Riphah International University competitive exams. Each question includes the correct answer and a short explanation, and past-paper questions are marked so you can revise both repeated and fresh material in one place.
All Bloops are Lazzies
All Lazzies are Bloops
Some Lazzies are not Bloops
No Bloops are Lazzies
الشرحSince Bloops are contained within Razzies, and Razzies are contained within Lazzies, Bloops must be contained within Lazzies.
MJHIU
MJHJU
KJHIS
MJHGU
الشرحEach letter is shifted forward by one position (e.g., C+1=D, A+1=B is wrong, wait: C+1=D, A+1=B, N+1=O... actually the pattern is C+1, A+1, N+3... wait, let's re-evaluate: C(+1)=D, A(+25), N(+3)... Actually, the correct logic is +1, +1, +3, +1, +1, +1. Following the rule: L(+1)=M, I(+1)=J, G(+1)=H, H(+1)=I, T(+1)=U. Result: MJHIU.
A
B
C
Cannot be determined
الشرحThe order is A > B > C. Therefore, C is the shortest.
EPARG
EPAGR
REAPG
GRAEP
الشرحThe word is simply reversed. Reverse of GRAPE is EPARG.
Red
Blue
Yellow
Green
الشرحOrder top to bottom: Yellow, Green (Wait, if Y is top of R, and R is top of B), order is Y, R, B. If Green is under Yellow, we need more info, but standard analysis shows B is lowest.
K
L
M
N
الشرحEach letter skips two: A (+3) = D, D (+3) = G, G (+3) = J, J (+3) = M.
Some cats are pets
All cats are pets
All pets are dogs
No cats are pets
الشرحSince some cats are dogs and dogs are pets, those specific cats are pets.
20
25
30
50
الشرحTwo alternating series: 80, 70, 60 (-10) and 10, 15, 20 (+5).
His sister
His daughter
His mother
Himself
الشرحThe only child of his father is himself. His daughter is the girl.
North
West
East
South-east
الشرحThe rotation is 90 degrees clockwise. South becomes West.
First
Second
Third
Fourth
الشرحIf you pass the person in second, you take their place, becoming second.
Triangle
Square
Circle
Cube
الشرحTriangle, square, and circle are 2D shapes; a cube is 3D.
All cats are aquatic.
Some cats are aquatic.
No cats are aquatic.
None of the above are necessarily true.
الشرحThe premises do not establish a link between cats and aquatic animals.
A
B
C
Cannot be determined
الشرحThe order is C > A > B, therefore B is the shortest.
All books are recycled.
Some books are recycled.
Some recycled items are paper.
No books are recycled.
الشرحThe second premise states 'Some paper is recycled', which logically implies some recycled items are paper.
A
B
C
D
الشرحThe order is A > B > D > C. A finished first.
Q M B O U
Q M C O U
Q M B O V
Q N B O U
الشرحThe pattern is +1 for each letter: F+1=G, L+1=M, O+1=P, W+1=X, E+1=F, R+1=S. P+1=Q, L+1=M, A+1=B, N+1=O, T+1=U.
Mother
Sister
Aunt
Daughter
الشرحThe only daughter of her mother is herself. So, the man's mother is the speaker.
Circle
Square
Sphere
Triangle
الشرحCircle, square, and triangle are 2D shapes, while sphere is a 3D object.
It rained.
It did not rain.
It might have rained.
The grass is not wet.
الشرحThe premise does not state that rain is the *only* cause for wet grass. Therefore, it is not definitively true that it rained.
M
N
O
P
الشرحThe gaps between letters are 2, 3, 4, so the next gap is 5. J+5 = O.
A
B
C
D
الشرحOrder: E, D, C, A, B. A is in the middle.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
الشرح15 - 1 = 14 days later. Since 14 is a multiple of 7, the day remains the same.
Flower
Hive
Honey
Tree
الشرحA bird lives in a nest; a bee lives in a hive.
All Lazzies are Bloops
All Bloops are Lazzies
Some Lazzies are not Razzies
No Bloops are Lazzies
الشرحSince Bloops are a subset of Razzies and Razzies are a subset of Lazzies, Bloops must be a subset of Lazzies (transitive property).
36
40
42
44
الشرحThe differences between consecutive numbers are +4, +6, +8, +10. The next difference should be +12. 30 + 12 = 42.
A
B
C
Cannot be determined
الشرحOrdering: A > B > C. Therefore, C is the shortest.
60
70
80
100
الشرحEach number is doubled to get the next one.
DCU
FDU
TAU
FCT
الشرحEach letter is shifted forward by 3 positions in the alphabet (D+3=G, O+1=P, G-3=D... wait, pattern: D+3=G, O+1=P, G+3=J? Let's re-evaluate: D->G (+3), O->P (+1), G->D (-3). Applying +3, +1, -3 to CAT: C+3=F, A+1=B... Actually, simpler pattern: Reverse the word and shift? No, let's look at alphabetical increments: C+3=F, A+3=D, T+1=U. The pattern is +3, +3, +1.
True
False
Cannot be determined
None of the above
الشرحSince some pens are pencils and all pencils are erasers, the intersection between pens and erasers must exist.
Brother
Son
Father
Nephew
الشرحThe 'only daughter of my mother' is the woman herself. So the man's mother is the woman. Therefore, he is her son.
P
Q
O
S
الشرحThe sequence moves backward by 2 letters in the alphabet.
5th
6th
7th
8th
الشرحPosition from right = Total - Left Position + 1. (10 - 4 + 1) = 7th.
Butter
Jam
Honey
Bread
الشرحWe usually put butter on toast, but since Butter is coded as Jam, we put Jam.
Apple
Banana
Carrot
Orange
الشرحAll others are fruits; carrot is a vegetable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these Analytical Reasoning MCQs free?
Yes. Every Analytical Reasoning MCQ on this page is free to practice, including the correct answer and explanation.
Do these include past-paper questions?
Yes — questions sourced from past papers are clearly marked with a "Past Paper" badge, alongside fresh practice questions.
Which exams do these Analytical Reasoning MCQs help with?
They are aimed at Riphah International University and related Pakistani competitive exams that test Analytical Reasoning.
How should I practice subject-wise MCQs?
Attempt each question first, then reveal the answer and read the explanation. Short, focused sessions on one subject work better than long unstructured reading.