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Analytical Reasoning MCQs
Practice Analytical Reasoning multiple-choice questions for COMSATS 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 roses fade quickly
Some roses fade quickly
Some flowers are roses
All flowers fade quickly
ExplanationThe premise 'all roses are flowers' implies that the set of roses is a subset of flowers, therefore some flowers must be roses.
A
B
C
Cannot be determined
ExplanationSince A > B and B > C, the order is A > B > C. Thus, C is the shortest.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
ExplanationThe day before Wednesday is Tuesday. The day after that is Wednesday... Wait, let's re-read: The day before Wednesday is Tuesday. Therefore, the day after Tuesday is Wednesday.
A B E C D
A B C E D
A D C E B
A B D E C
ExplanationA is left of B. E is between B and C. D must be right of C. Order: A, B, E, C, D.
Sfe
Sfd
Tfe
Tfd
ExplanationEach letter is shifted forward by one position (B->C, l->m, u->v, e->f). R->S, e->f, d->e.
No dogs are animals
Some animals are not dogs
All animals are cats
Some cats are dogs
ExplanationSince all cats are animals and no cats are dogs, the animals that are cats cannot be dogs.
His father
His son
Himself
His uncle
ExplanationThe only son of his father is the man himself.
The grass is growing
The ground might be dry
The grass is not growing
It is not raining
ExplanationTransitive logic: Raining -> Wet -> Grass grows.
Circle
Sphere
Square
Cylinder
ExplanationA square is a polygon with straight edges; the others are curved shapes/solids.
P < R
P = R
R < P
R > P
ExplanationBy transitivity, if P > Q and Q > R, then P > R, which is the same as R < P.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Sunday
ExplanationTomorrow is Thursday, today is Wednesday, yesterday was Tuesday.
A and C must be separated
B is at the other end
C is next to B
A and D are neighbors
ExplanationThe prompt explicitly states C is not next to A.
P
R
S
T
ExplanationThe order is Q, P, R, S, T. Since P is behind Q, and R, S, T follow in that order, T is last.
DIBJS
DIJBS
BGHQS
DIBIS
ExplanationEach letter is shifted one position forward in the alphabet (T->U, A->B, B->C, L->M, E->F).
All scholars are professors
Some scholars are professors
Some intellectuals are scholars
All intellectuals are professors
ExplanationSince all scholars are intellectuals, the subset of scholars is contained within the set of intellectuals.
All Bloops are Jazzies
Some Bloops are Jazzies
Some Razzies are Bloops
All Razzies are Bloops
ExplanationIf all Bloops are Razzies, then the set of Bloops is a subset of Razzies, meaning at least some Razzies must be Bloops.
B
C
D
G
ExplanationThis requires testing positions based on constraints; logically G is the only one without a specific restriction preventing end placement in most configurations.
Some lions are pets.
All pets are lions.
Some pets are dangerous.
No lions are pets.
ExplanationThe premise states 'some dangerous animals are pets', which is logically equivalent to saying 'some pets are dangerous'.
A
B
C
D
ExplanationOrdering: A > B, A > E > D > C. A is the only one who finished ahead of everyone else.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Explanation100 divided by 7 leaves a remainder of 2. Tuesday + 2 days = Wednesday.
P
Q
R
Insufficient information
ExplanationSince R is next to S and S is at the left end, R must be in position 2.
PSBOHF
PSBOIF
PSBNHF
PQBOIF
ExplanationEach letter is shifted forward by one position in the alphabet (A->B, P->Q, etc.).
48
64
80
128
ExplanationThe pattern is doubling the previous number (x2).
Bruno might bark.
Bruno barks.
Some dogs bark.
Barking animals are dogs.
ExplanationThis is a standard categorical syllogism. If the category 'dog' barks, and Bruno is in that category, Bruno barks.
Red
Blue
Yellow
Green
ExplanationOrder: Red, Blue, Green. Yellow is left of green, making the sequence Red, Blue, Yellow, Green (or similar). Given the constraints, Blue occupies the central relative position.
5
6
7
0
ExplanationThe sequence follows the day of the week, where Monday is 1 and Saturday is the 6th day.
Circle
Square
Triangle
Sphere
ExplanationCircle, square, and triangle are 2D shapes, while a sphere is a 3D object.
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 COMSATS 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.