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Analytical Reasoning MCQs
Practice Analytical Reasoning multiple-choice questions for National Excellence Institute 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 Lazzies are Bloops.
All Bloops are Lazzies.
Some Lazzies are not Razzies.
No Bloops are Lazzies.
ExplanationThis is a transitive logical relationship: A=B and B=C, therefore A=C.
78
156
144
160
ExplanationThe sum of 1 through 12 is 78. In 24 hours, the cycle happens twice (78 * 2 = 156).
Younger
Older
Same age
Cannot be determined
ExplanationThis is a transitive relationship: if A > B and B > C, then A > C.
36
40
42
44
ExplanationThe differences are 4, 6, 8, 10. The next difference is 12. 30 + 12 = 42.
EPH
EPF
FPH
EQH
ExplanationEach letter is shifted forward by 1 position (C+1=D, A+1=B, T+1=U).
His mother
His daughter
His sister
His niece
ExplanationThe only son of his father is himself. Therefore, the photo is of his own daughter.
Ali
Bilal
Charlie
David
ExplanationArrangement: Charlie, Bilal, Ali, David. Wait, let's re-evaluate: Charlie-Bilal-Ali-David (4). If there is a 5th, say Evan, the middle remains Bilal.
20
25
30
50
ExplanationTwo alternating series: 80, 70, 60 (subtract 10) and 10, 15, 20 (add 5).
All apples are fruits
Some apples are fruits
No apples are fruits
All fruits are oranges
ExplanationSince some apples are oranges and oranges are fruits, the overlapping portion must be fruits.
Apple
Banana
Potato
Cherry
ExplanationApple, banana, and cherry are fruits, while potato is a vegetable.
3
4
5
6
ExplanationIn the worst case, you pick all 3 blue balls first. The 4th must be red.
Monday
Tuesday
Sunday
Thursday
ExplanationIf tomorrow is Wednesday, today is Tuesday. Therefore, yesterday was Monday.
Tree
Branch
Blossom
Bark
ExplanationA finger is attached to a hand; a leaf is attached to a branch.
All Bloops are Tazzies
Some Bloops are Tazzies
Some Razzies are Bloops
All Tazzies are Bloops
ExplanationSince all Bloops are Razzies, it logically follows that the subset of Razzies that are Bloops exists, meaning some Razzies must be Bloops.
Alice
Bob
Charlie
Eve
ExplanationOrder from front to back: Charlie, David (Wait: David is at the back). Re-evaluating: Charlie, Eve, Bob, Alice, David. Charlie is at the front.
P
Q
R
S
ExplanationArrangement: P > Q > S > R. P is the tallest.
MJHIU
MJHIU
KJHGU
MJHJU
ExplanationEach letter is shifted one position forward in the alphabet (C+1=D, A+1=B... wait, the rule is +1 to all: L+1=M, I+1=J, G+1=H, H+1=I, T+1=U).
Triangle
Square
Circle
Pentagon
ExplanationA circle has no straight edges, while the others are polygons.
Second from end
Third from end
Middle
Cannot be determined
ExplanationThere is not enough information to fix the exact position of B relative to the other trucks.
Yes
No
Possibly
Not enough data
ExplanationWe know roses are in the category of flowers, but the 'fading' flowers might be a different variety.
His father
His son
Himself
His brother
ExplanationThe father's only son is the man himself.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Sunday
Explanation15 - 1 = 14 days later. Since 14 is a multiple of 7, it is the same day of the week.
20
25
30
36
ExplanationThese are perfect squares: 1^2, 2^2, 3^2, 4^2, 5^2.
Yes
No
Sometimes
Irrelevant
ExplanationTransitive logic: If A=B and B=C, then A=C.
8
10
12
14
ExplanationIf it won 60%, it lost 40%. 40% of 20 = 8.
D, C, E, A, B
D, E, C, A, B
A, D, C, E, B
D, C, A, E, B
ExplanationD is at far left, B is far right. C is between D and E, so the sequence starts D, C, E. A must fill the remaining spot, resulting in D, C, E, A, B.
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 National Excellence Institute 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.