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SSC CGL MODEL TEST – 01 OFFICIAL ANSWER KEY & DETAILED SOLUTIONS General Intelligence & Reasoning (Q1–Q25)

 

FACTWARRIOR SSC CGL MODEL TEST – 01

OFFICIAL ANSWER KEY & DETAILED SOLUTIONS

General Intelligence & Reasoning (Q1–Q25)


Q1. Book : Reading :: Pen : ?

A. Ink, B. Writing, C. Paper, D. Pencil

Correct Answer: B. Writing

Solution:
A book is used for reading. Similarly, a pen is used for writing. This is a question based on Analogy (Relationship).


Q2. Find the odd one out.

A. Lion, B. Tiger, C. Leopard, D. Cow

Correct Answer: D. Cow

Solution:
Lion, Tiger, and Leopard are wild carnivorous animals, whereas Cow is a domestic herbivorous animal.


Q3. If CAT = 24, then DOG = ?

A. 24, B. 25, C. 26, D. 27

Correct Answer: C. 26

Solution:
C = 3, A = 1, T = 20

3 + 1 + 20 = 24

D = 4, O = 15, G = 7

4 + 15 + 7 = 26


Q4. If SOUTH is written as HTUOS, then DELHI will be written as:

A. IHLED, B. IHDEL, C. DELHI, D. LEHDI

Correct Answer: A. IHLED

Solution:
The word is written in reverse order.

SOUTH → HTUOS

DELHI → IHLED


Q5. Brother of my mother's daughter is my:

A. Cousin, B. Brother, C. Uncle, D. Nephew

Correct Answer: B. Brother

Solution:
Mother's daughter = sister (or self if female)

Her brother = my brother.


Q6. Find the next term.

3, 6, 12, 24, ?

A. 36, B. 42, C. 48, D. 72

Correct Answer: C. 48

Solution:
Each term is multiplied by 2.

3 × 2 = 6

6 × 2 = 12

12 × 2 = 24

24 × 2 = 48


Q7. Which number will replace the question mark?

2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?

A. 35, B. 37, C. 39, D. 41

Correct Answer: B. 37

Solution:

Difference Pattern:

5 − 2 = 3

10 − 5 = 5

17 − 10 = 7

26 − 17 = 9

Next difference = 11

26 + 11 = 37


Q8. If A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, then FACE = ?

A. 15, B. 18, C. 20, D. 21

Correct Answer: A. 15

Solution:

F = 6

A = 1

C = 3

E = 5

Total = 6 + 1 + 3 + 5 = 15


Q9. Find the odd number.

A. 16, B. 25, C. 36, D. 45

Correct Answer: D. 45

Solution:

16 = 4²

25 = 5²

36 = 6²

45 is not a perfect square.


Q10. Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?

A. School, B. Student, C. Class, D. Book

Correct Answer: A. School

Solution:
A doctor works in a hospital. Similarly, a teacher works in a school.


Q11. If 15 August 2026 is Saturday, then 15 August 2027 will be:

A. Sunday, B. Monday, C. Tuesday, D. Saturday

Correct Answer: A. Sunday

Solution:
2027 is not a leap year.

One year later means the day advances by 1 day.

Saturday → Sunday


Q12. Pointing towards a photograph, a man says, "He is the son of my mother's only son." The photograph is of:

A. Father, B. Brother, C. Son, D. Uncle

Correct Answer: C. Son

Solution:
My mother's only son = myself

The son of myself = my son


Q13. Find the missing number.

4, 9, 16, 25, ?

A. 30, B. 36, C. 49, D. 64

Correct Answer: B. 36

Solution:

4 = 2²

9 = 3²

16 = 4²

25 = 5²

Next = 6² = 36


Q14. Clock : Time :: Thermometer : ?

A. Temperature, B. Heat, C. Weather, D. Air

Correct Answer: A. Temperature

Solution:
A clock measures time.

A thermometer measures temperature.


Q15. If EARTH = FBSUI, then WATER = ?

A. XBUFS, B. XBVFS, C. XCUFS, D. YBVFS

Correct Answer: A. XBUFS

Solution:
Each letter is increased by one position.

W → X

A → B

T → U

E → F

R → S

Result = XBUFS


Q16. A man walks 10 metres North, then 10 metres East, then 10 metres South. He is now:

A. 10 metres North, B. 10 metres South, C. 10 metres East, D. At Starting Point

Correct Answer: C. 10 metres East

Solution:
10 m North and 10 m South cancel each other.

Only 10 m East remains.


Q17. Find the incorrect pair.

A. January – 31, B. February – 28, C. April – 30, D. June – 31

Correct Answer: D. June – 31

Solution:
June has 30 days, not 31.


Q18. Complete the series.

A, C, E, G, ?

A. H, B. I, C. J, D. K

Correct Answer: B. I

Solution:

A (+2) C (+2) E (+2) G (+2) I


Q19. Complete the series.

2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?

A. 40, B. 42, C. 44, D. 46

Correct Answer: B. 42

Solution:

Differences:

4, 6, 8, 10

Next difference = 12

30 + 12 = 42


Q20. Find the missing letters.

AZ, BY, CX, ?

A. DW, B. DV, C. EW, D. EV

Correct Answer: A. DW

Solution:

First letters:

A, B, C, D

Second letters:

Z, Y, X, W

Hence DW


Q21. Which of the following is different from the others?

A. Rose, B. Lotus, C. Lily, D. Mango

Correct Answer: D. Mango

Solution:
Rose, Lotus, and Lily are flowers.

Mango is a fruit.


Q22. A is taller than B. B is taller than C. Who is shortest?

A. A, B. B, C. C, D. Cannot Determine

Correct Answer: C. C

Solution:

A > B > C

Therefore, C is the shortest.


Q23. Find the next term.

1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?

A. 30, B. 35, C. 36, D. 49

Correct Answer: C. 36

Solution:

1², 2², 3², 4², 5²

Next = 6² = 36


Q24. If DELHI = 53241 and INDIA = 67849, then DIAL = ?

A. 7842, B. 7642, C. 7841, D. 7641

Correct Answer: B. 7642

Solution:

From the coding:

D = 7

I = 6

A = 4

L = 2

Therefore:

DIAL = 7642


Q25. Mirror Image questions belong to which section?

A. Quantitative Aptitude, B. English Language, C. Reasoning, D. General Awareness

Correct Answer: C. Reasoning

Solution:
Mirror Image, Water Image, Paper Folding and Figure Completion are important topics of the Reasoning section.


📢 Important Notice

Dear Aspirants,

This Answer Key and Solution Series has been prepared to help candidates understand the concepts behind each question. Instead of memorizing answers, focus on the method used to solve the question.

The next post in this series will cover:

✅ Advanced SSC CGL Reasoning Questions

✅ Shortcut Techniques

✅ Exam-Oriented Problem Solving Methods

✅ Frequently Asked SSC CGL Concepts


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