Analytical Reasoning MCQs in topical order.

Correct Answer: Losses : Carelessness

Errors are often caused by inexperience. Similarly, losses are often caused by carelessness.

Correct Answer: University

Algebra is a branch of mathematics; similarly, a college is a component or institution within a university system.

Correct Answer: Joy : Ecstasy

Parsimonious is an extreme degree of being frugal, just as ecstasy is an extreme degree of joy.

Correct Answer: Boxing: Ring

A pitch is the specific area where cricket is played, similar to how a ring is the specific area where boxing takes place.

Correct Answer: Vaccination: Disease

An umbrella protects against rain, similar to how a vaccination protects against disease.

Correct Answer: Chill is to Refrigerator

A cook uses a stove for the primary task, similar to how a refrigerator is used for the primary task of chilling.

Correct Answer: Successor: Predecessor

After and before are antonyms, just as successor and predecessor are antonyms representing relative order.

Correct Answer: Horse

A cat's foot is called a paw, and a horse's foot is called a hoof. It is a direct analogy of the animal and its foot.

Correct Answer: 730

The series follows a +200 logic (140, 340, 540). The next number should be 740, making 730 the incorrect term.

Correct Answer: 57

This follows a Fibonacci-like pattern where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones: 22 + 35 = 57.

Correct Answer: 216

The sequence follows perfect cubes of consecutive integers (1^3, 2^3, 3^3, 4^3, 5^3). The next is 6^3 = 216.

Correct Answer: 52

The pattern alternates between adding 2 and multiplying by 2. Thus, 26 * 2 = 52.

Correct Answer: None of these

The pattern alternates: subtract 2 twice (15->13->11), add 3 twice (11->14->17). Next step is subtract 2, resulting in 15.

Correct Answer: 36

The series alternates a number and its square: 2 (2^2=4), 3 (3^2=9), 4 (4^2=16), 5 (5^2=25). The next is 6 followed by its square, 36.

Correct Answer: 160

Each number is multiplied by 2 to get the next number (80 x 2 = 160).

Correct Answer: 17

The pattern is an arithmetic progression with a common difference of 3. So, 14 + 3 = 17.

Correct Answer: 6

Laila is currently 8 (4*2) and Mansoor is 2. The difference in their ages is 6. For Mansoor to be half her age, Laila must be 12 and Mansoor must be 6.

Correct Answer: 10

Let C's age = x. B = 2x. A = 2x + 2. Sum = x + 2x + 2x + 2 = 27. So, 5x = 25, meaning x = 5. Therefore, B's age = 2(5) = 10.

Correct Answer: 4 years

Let their ages be x, x+3, x+6, x+9, x+12. Total sum is 5x + 30 = 50. Solving gives 5x = 20, thus x = 4 years.

Correct Answer: 16

Time taken limits are between 100/8 = 12.5 hours and 100/6 = 16.67 hours. The only option falling within this range is 16.

Correct Answer: 12

Difference in cards is 24. With each trade, Shahwaiz gains 1 net card and Azhaan loses 1, closing the gap by 2. 24 / 2 = 12 trades required.

Correct Answer: 10

Let Lions = L and Parrots = P. L + P = 15. Since lions have 4 legs and parrots have 2, 4L + 2P = 50. Solving these gives L = 10.

Correct Answer: Daughter

If A is the father, B is A's child. If B is not a son, the only other biological child possibility is that B is a daughter.

Correct Answer: Daughter

Since A is the father of B, B must be A's child. If B is not a son, B must logically be the daughter.

Correct Answer: 8:45

To find the real time from a mirror image, subtract the mirror time from 11:60 or 12:00. 11:60 - 3:15 = 8:45.

Correct Answer: 22

The hands of a clock coincide 22 times in a 24-hour day because the minute hand surpasses the hour hand 11 times every 12 hours.

Correct Answer: Deductive

Deductive reasoning starts with a broad general principle and applies it to derive specific conclusions.

Correct Answer: Inductive

Inductive reasoning builds from specific, detailed observations to formulate broader generalizations and theories.

Correct Answer: Consistency of scores

Reliability in research and testing signifies the degree of consistency and stability a measurement yields over multiple applications.

Correct Answer: Primary data

Questionnaires are a common research instrument used to collect first-hand (primary) data directly from respondents.

Correct Answer: 15 years

Tanveer's age = 66 - 48 = 18. Ahmad is middle age: (48+18)/2 = 33. Difference (Ahmad - Tanveer) = 33 - 18 = 15 years.

Correct Answer: Seeds

This is an analogy question. Tea is brewed from leaves, whereas coffee is brewed from roasted seeds (coffee beans).

Correct Answer: Wednesday

If the day before yesterday was Saturday, today is Monday. The day after tomorrow from Monday is Wednesday.

Correct Answer: Belfast

Belfast is geographically distinct in this list, situated in Northern Ireland (island of Ireland), while the others are located in Great Britain or mainland Europe.